I'm going to Bornstedt and will arrive by ferry to Rostock. I plan to take the train Rostock – Halle and then Halle – Wolferode and walk the last 4km. DB suggest a 1h+ wait time in Halle but there is a possibility to change train in 4min (if nothing is delayed).

My question is, the train from Halle to Wolferode, do I need to buy ticket in advance or is it like a regional train you don't need a seat reservation for? If I don't need a reservation maybe I can wait to buy that ticket until I almost arrive in Halle?

Otherwise if anyone have any other smart options to get to Bornstedt easy? I will go to Dark Troll Festival and first bands start around 13-14 on thursday 29/5 and my ferry from Sweden arrive in Rostock 06:10 on thursday morning.

by filmapan382

6 comments

  1. You are able to take a earlier train if regional service also. no need to book a separate ticket for that.

  2. RE means Regional Express, so yeah it’s a regional train.

  4. That is indeed a regional train on the second leg. There is never a seat reservation on those.

    Also, as it is a regional train, there isn’t a train-binding, even if you have a (Super)sparpreis. Only the IC would have a binding if you have a discounted ticket.

    So you have two options: Get one ticket for the whole trip. Hop on the first regional train in Halle which you can reach to Wolferode.

    Or only get the ticket to Halle, then buy a separate ticket for the second bit on the navigator. (You technically could buy a ticket at a machine at the station too, but that won’t work with those 4 min interchange.) You usually can’t buy tickets on the train in Germany.

  5. >If I don’t need a reservation maybe I can wait to buy that ticket until I almost arrive in Halle?

    Yes, but you can get a cheaper rate if you book in advance.

  6. No reason to wait an hour if you are in time.
    The RE9 is an Regionalzug you dont Need Seat reservation for this train. You can buy the ticket 5mins before the train arrives no problem.

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