Can you take your bike on a train in Germany?

In this video, we go through what you need to know before taking your bike on public transportation in Germany. Watch now for tips and tricks to help guide you through it all. 🚲
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Nahverkehr
04:20 - Fernverkehr
05:40 - How to board the train with a bike?
06:29 - What type of bikes are allowed?
07:21 - How to avoid paying for a bike ticket?
08:27 - 4 tips to take your bike with you on public transport in Germany
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[@peoples.say.masoom]

I am the number 4th liker of this video. Could you please make some videos about students like students dormitories, their. residency and other different aspects make it precisely just for International student who come from different countries to study in Deutschland.

[@peoples.say.masoom]

I don't who liked this comment but no matter what, May GOD complete all your wishes

[@joannunemaker6332]

Bringing a bike on a train can be complicated! Both of you brought up very good points. I liked this video!😊❤

[@sureshb622]

Nice explain. More informative thanks..

[@janrupertalfeche8959]

I was about to ask about folding bikes and I'm glad it's regarded as luggage. 👀

[@B1NARYS0LD1ER]

Your videos are so informative and fun to watch.

[@mrkingsudo]

I plan on doing a LOT of biking when I get out there, so y'all's video was super informative. Good stuff!

[@turjo119]

I learned way more about the sort of bikes that exist through this video then i thought. I didnt even know the actual name for an E-bike! Goes to show how in-depth you two go when it comes to research. Who knows maybe I will get a bicycle someday as well. I know how to ride one but I never used one back in home cause there are no designated bicycle lanes so it's kinda dangerous.

[@simplegermany]

I’ve enjoyed riding a bike in Germany quite a lot! Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy it too ☺️. -J

[@stepfathermonk4691]

A bike is a bike and an e-bike is a pedelec??? No, that's way too easy for germany. There are different Regulation (even in public transportation). A ROUGH overview: Bike= no motor E-Bike = elektric motor, maximum speed 6 km/h Pedelec (PEDal ELEctric Cycle) = electric motor, maximum speed 25 km/h S-Pedelec: electric motor, maximum speed 45 km/h. Mandatory: Insurance ("Versicherungskennzeichen" ... kind of numberplate that shows you have an insurance),helmet, driving license class AM

[@mogon721]

Regarding foldables. There is much more than the usual 20" foldable. I fell in love with my 26" foldable Dahon Espresso clone (under the name Pininfarina) 10 years ago. It was cheap and needed a few components replaced, but it's an ingenious design. They have a great patent for a very good 26" frame (alu frame with steel fork, in my case) which is a very good platform for a daily cruiser as well as for a more sportive use on the road. Of course, I replaced the drive train with parts that fit my purpose, especially the lower gears needed for steep terrain. The raw bike with 50-559 tyres weighs around 13kg and can be carried around in a big bike bag without problems. Hence, it's ideal as a bike for public transport. I've been on the highest passes of the alps with it and have never missed my road bike. Quite the opposite, on a fast descend, the heavier wheels give much more stability. My speed record stands at 85km/h with that one and only at 75 on the road bike, where I feel very uneasy at that speed. Notwithstanding, I got a few of those frames as used bikes for small money to be used as spare frames in case the original one wears out which has never happened. So I converted one into a very comfortable foldelec on 2,25" tyres and a 468Wh battery weighing 21kg and another one into a foldable cross-over racer with 28"x23 mm wheels (almost the same diameter as the 26"x50mm), weighing under 11kg, the latter after replacing the steel fork with a carbon fork. Sure, a pure road bike can save another 3-4 kg, depending on the price, but it's by far not as versatile, and most of the overweight is not on the bike's side. ;-) I don't have a bag for the foldelec, but I could still transport it as luggage. For the foldable racer, I would need a bag half a size bigger, but I haven't needed one so far anyway. Just a few ideas of what is possible with a little bit of outside-the-box thinking. ;-) Have fun!

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing!! Sounds like you are very creative 😉

[@VW711]

Have you guys ever done a video on home ownership in germany(not apartments). What does a german home even look like or a german neighbourhood. I've only seen ppl do video on apartments.

[@simplegermany]

We have a guide on how to buy a house on our website: www.simplegermany.com/buying-a-house-in-germany/. In cities most people live in apartments, which is why there is so much content on apartments 😉

[@Fani.Christie]

Do bikes get stolen often or relatively often? Bug them with a tracking device. 😅 But until then, all your bikes are safe with me. 🤭 Another great video that teaches good planning and amazes me with insights! 💯

[@simplegermany]

Yes, bike theft is common unfortunately. That’s why a good lock and theft insurance are a hood to have 😊

[@keaton8766]

I don't see the link to the Deutsche Bahn page that has the local rules in the description.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks! Just added it. Here it is as well: www.bahn.de/service/individuelle-reise/bahn_und_fahrrad/rad-nahverkehr

[@whyArnold]

BTW, I have always wondered, what happens when someone locks your bike in the process of locking theirs at a bike stand. Do you call the police or do you have to wait until the person comes back?

[@ehemalssimehtt3739]

❤🚲❤

[@bloodycore1148]

Please a video about buying gold

[@dasbear123]

Do you have any experience getting bikes onto rail replacement buses? I'm going to have to try to do that when I go from Munich to Fussen in a few weeks.

[@simplegermany]

No we don’t have experience with it. As long as the bus is not packed, it should be no issue. The back door of the pass is the best to enter 😊

[@dasbear123]

@@simplegermany Ok. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@AdiKaruvachiyae]

please clarify my doubt: how to haandle the youtube income in germany especially in the tax classes.i am from india here we have no regulations .i want to be a youtube influencer and also i got a job in germany don't knw wat to do now. i have watched nearly all the vids of your so pls clarify me thankkyou

[@simplegermany]

The moment you earn money on the side you need to register as self employed. We talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJrWn2OCe7mXatksi=D7uJWFFDeEJLh9qb

[@mikaelholgersson446]

How's the hassle of going with a bike in a box/case? Could I get a fine for having too much luggage?

[@Amanda_K_001]

I want to know this also. I see where you can book for a bike but not a bike bag/excessive luggage

[@rishiraj2548]

👍

[@mo5ab]

If only this video was published 5 days ago, i could’ve been able to avoid a €60 fine for not having a bike ticket 🤣 I the thing is, i’m a student and i have a SemesterTicket, our university told us that it includes “free bike transport”. But there was a catch, which obviously wasn’t mentioned by them and i had to dig this information from the VRS transport association: SemesterTicket only allows you to take your bike free of charge in the weekdays from 7pm until 3am, and all day during the weekend, other than that you have to buy a separate ticket for your bike. I tried to communicate this misunderstanding with the ticket controller, but his english was so bad and didn’t let it ago. I have a question though, will this fine affect any of my paperwork processes in the future (residence permit and maybe citizenship later)?

[@simplegermany]

Oh no, sorry to read you got fined! As long as you pay the fine, you shouldn’t have any issues. I got fined once too in the public transportation and it did not affect any of my processes. -J

[@mo5ab]

That’s great to hear!

[@whyArnold]

what about electric scooters? Do the same rules apply?

[@simplegermany]

I don’t think you can bring them on public transportation. You can always ask your local transportation office to be sure.

[@fadis.7695]

@@simplegermany If its a foldable e-scooter, will it be considered luggage? I thing the e-scooter topic needs a video of its own since they are becoming very common in germany 😅.. btw love your videos! keep it up!

[@Its_lonnz-ip1bf]

Why do you Need to get a bike on a Train

[@Amanda_K_001]

To go somewhere you can enjoy riding your bike.