Public Transport
Public transport in Germany is very good.
Many destinations within the towns and cities and around the regions can be quickly and easily reached by underground or local suburban railway. All major cities have a good network of buses, underground (U-Bahn), trams and trains. At night, trains and the underground are replaced by night buses in most cities.
For all public transport and shorter trips by train, tickets must be bought from a machine prior to travel. In busses, tickets can usually be purchased directly from the driver.
Note that in Germany you usually have to stamp your ticket before you start travelling, Or simply validate your ticket with one of the ticket machines on the train or bus.
Ticket prices vary according to distance, divided into so-called "tariff zones".
For longer stays, day or week passes are better value than individual tickets.
The penalty for travelling without a valid ticket is a fine of at least 30 euros on all buses and trains.