Germany boosts summer travel with bike‑train guidance and expanded FlixBus/FlixTrain services

The German Cyclists' Association (ADFC) issued practical advice for combining bicycles with rail journeys as the summer cycling season begins. It notes that 37 % of cyclists use trains, but low capacity for bike carriage often hampers reliable service. Recommendations include travelling outside peak times, choosing less‑busy stations, reserving bike spaces on long‑distance trains, and preparing bicycles for quick loading. A quote from the ADFC emphasises that “Bahn und Fahrrad sind als Kombi ideal und eine echte Alternative zum Auto”.

FlixBus and FlixTrain announced a surge in summer offerings, adding up to seven daily trains on the Berlin‑Hamburg corridor and planning up to ten daily services by 2027. New seasonal bus routes link Berlin to Baltic‑Sea destinations such as Kühlungsborn and Warnemünde, while connections from Munich to Austria’s Kleinwalsertal, Italy’s Garda Lake, and Croatia’s Zadar and Split have been reinstated. A nightly cross‑border service now runs daily between northern German cities and London, including a ferry crossing. Tickets start at €5.99, with free seat reservations on FlixTrain.