Germany Travel Guide for Students
Don't know where to begin exploring your new study destination? In our Germany travel guide, we'll help you know your way around the country as a student.
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Local travel
Many cities offer student discounts on public transport, and most semester fees cover your student transit card, so make sure to look into the specifics of your university's offering.
Here are the most popular travel apps in Germany:
- DB Navigator: a must-have public transportation app for schedules and tickets
- Flix Bus and Flix Train: inexpensive bus and train connections
- Bolt: an e-scooter and taxi app
- Nextbike: a cheap bike-sharing service
Exploring Germany on a budget
Here are some ways to have an authentic German experience for very cheap or even free:
- Bus 100 for cheap “hop-on, hop-off” sightseeing in Berlin: one ticket is €2.80, and a day pass is €7
- Use affordable youth hostels instead of regular hotels during your travels
- Explore Germany via trains - it's more affordable, sustainable, and you'll see some beautiful sights
- Free walking tours in Berlin
- Register for a free Reichstag Dome (Parliament building) tour
- Save money with a special 14-day or annual ticket to all of Bavaria's gorgeous castles
- Sausage, pretzels and beer can make for an inexpensive yet authentic Bavarian breakfast
Student discounts
Always keep your student ID card (Studentenausweis) with you when you go out so that you can take advantage of student discounts in Germany.
You can also contact the student union or office of your university. They may provide you with a list of companies and services that charge students less.
Here are the places that usually offer student discounts to help you get started:
- In the majority of German cities, students are entitled to discounted public transportation prices
- Deutsche Bahn offers significant discounts on train tickets
- H&M, Zara, and MediaMarkt are recognized for their enticing student discounts
- Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and other popular tech brands and software companies provide discounts or even free access for students
- Thalia, a popular bookstore chain, offers discounts on textbooks and academic literature
- Cafeterias and restaurants located in or close to university campuses have special menus for students
- Many museums and galleries, like the Deutsches Museum in Munich and the Hamburger Kunsthalle, offer significantly discounted or free tickets
- Cinemas, theaters, operas, and festivals can also have special prices for students
- Check with your local gym - they may offer you a discount
International travel
Germany is a great destination if you plan on exploring Europe while studying. Not only is it in the EU, which means borderless travel, but it's also interconnected with numerous other countries via countless bus, train and plane lines.
Here are a few of the most popular international travel destinations from Germany, and how much the train costs you from Berlin:
City | Country | Price |
Prague | Czech Republic | €20-30 |
Zurich | Switzerland | €50-60 |
Salzburg | Austria | €50-70 |
Brussels | Belgium | €20-30 |
Maastricht | The Netherlands | €30-40 |
Source: Deutsche Bahn, the German national railway company.
Conclusion
Students in Germany have an excellent opportunity to explore the country without breaking the bank. Thanks to its central location in Europe and extensive transportation network, students can easily travel to numerous European destinations as well.
So make the most of your studies in Germany and participate in diverse cultural and travel experiences!
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