Hey everyone,

I'm a bit stressed and hoping someone here might have some insight. I'm traveling from Brixen, Italy to Munich, Germany on August 18. Here's my route:

Brixen to Brennero/Brenner: I'm taking a Trenitalia regional bus.
Brennero/Brenner to Munich: I'm booked on an ÖBB (Austrian Railways) bus/train.

The problem is that I only have 5 minutes to change between buses in Brennero, and I'm seriously worried about missing the connection.
What’s confusing me is what my ÖBB ticket says — under validity it states:
"Valid: August 18. Until: August 19"

Does this mean I can board any ÖBB service from Brenner to Munich on August 18? Or am I locked into the 8:45 AM departure? If I miss it, do I need to buy a new ticket?

Would really appreciate anyone who can help clear this up. I am attaching a photo of my “ticket”. thanks in advance!

by absolutely101

5 comments

  1. Yes, with öbb Standard Tickets, like the one you have, you’re allowed to take any train, not just the one you booked for. Have a nice trip!

  2. Looks like it is valid for 18th and 19th August on said route. So a different ride should be possible.

  3. The ticket is not bound to a specific train. If you miss the connection, just take the next one. You will not need a new ticket. The ticket is valid or the entire 18th of August.

    This is, btw, the default for tickets sold in austria, germany and other (not all) european countries.

  4. It looks like a normal Ticket which is valid the whole day. So If you miss your Bus you dont need a new Ticket. Otherwise there would be the exact Connection mentioned on your Ticket. Most öbb Tickets are valid the whole day (but only for one use). Only cheaper “sparschiene” Tickets are bound to one specific train or Bus.

  5. Looks like the rail is closed that week due to a construction site. These buses most likely replace the normal railjet connection, so you can expect that the bus from Brenner will wait for yours.

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