Guten tag!
Flixtrain, the low cost operator, either you hate, either you love it. I saw dozens of opinions regarding Flixtrain and back in 2019, I actually loved Flixtrain, it’s a cheap alternative to DB. They’ve recently introduced a new interior… but is it any good ?
Let’s find out!
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– TRIP INFORMATION –
Date: August 2023
Railway company: Flixtrain
From: Frankfurt Südbahnof to Berlin Hbf
Time: 3h54
Price: 9,99€ + 10€ extra
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00:00 : Intro
01:15 : Frankfurt Südbahnof
01:54 : Flixtrain again ?
03:04 : A classic German story
03:52 : Sit back and relax
04:24 : Arrival of the train
04:57 : A new Flixtrain ?
05:50 : Boarding
06:15 : FLIXSAUNA
06:42 : Seat Check
07:24 : 🥵
07:41 : Extra seat
08:02 : 200 km/h – 125 mph
08:49 : Opening the windows …
09:38 : Mid roll ads
10:09 : Fulda
10:22 : WiFi ?
10:49 : #FensterAuf
11:59 : Walkthrough
13:38 : Toilets Time
14:00 : Fresh air
14:28 : Arrival in Berlin / conclusion
14:53 : Outro
32 Comments
Back when i traveled by plane during a few years, i made 5 flights on low-cost carriers (Ryanair, WizzAir, Vueling)… they were never as horrible as what is shown on this video :s
Low cost train is great idea, but still needs to cate to people's needs. But then of course, is it still possible to have a reliable journey in Germany ????
#freshAir
My english is not good enough to told you, why this cars are running whitout A/C. So i apologize for doing that in my mother tongue german. 😉
Bei den Wagen mit den Flixtrain fährt handelt es sich hauptsächlich um alte Interregio-Wagen der DB, welche in den 70er und 80er Jahren ohne Klimaanlage beschafft wurden. Diese war dafür auch nie vorgesehen, insofern sind diese Wagen auch nie dafür ausgelegt worden.
Das macht einen nachträglichen einbau sehr aufwendig und teuer.
Als die DB ihre IC-1 Flotte das letzte mal redisigned hat, gab es Überlegungen auch diese Wagen mit einer Klimaanlage nachzurüsten. Das wurde jedoch verworfen, da dafür die komplette Elektrik der Wagen hätte getauscht werden müssen, um eine Klimaanlage überhaupt mit ausreichend Strom versorgen zu können.
Hinzu kommt, das der Fahrgastraum hätte (in der Deckenhöhe oder der nutzbaren Fläche) verkleinert werden müssen, um Platz für die Klimaageräte zu schaffen.
Das alles hätte in Summe dazu geführt, das die Wagen deutschlich schwerer geworden wären und somit eine neuzulassung der Bremsanlage durch das Eisenbahnen Bundesamt (die Aufsichtsbehörde der deutschen Eisenbahnen) erforderlich geworden wäre.
Das bedeutet in Summe nichts geringeres, als den wirtschaftlichen Totalschaden für diese Wagen.
Insofern wundert es mich nicht, das auch Flixtrain die Klimaanlage nicht nachgerüstet hat.
tfw I recognise the blocked entrance to the S-Bahn platforms which shows that you travelled during the summer holidays (maintenance work happened on that line).
Wouldn't hurt to hand out inexpensive earplugs.
The Germans have “rules” on many things. I forget the name for quiet-ness” but on Sundays or after certain hours at night or early in the morning OR in certain places – you might get a collective shush! from people or the Polizei might ticket you.
Me and my Grandfather took FlixTrain in the Summer of 2022 from Cologne to Berlin, it was overall good, however for us, the Power Sockets didn't work, and on our journey back from Berlin, because there was no A/C, everyone had to get off early at Hannover due to people literally falling over.
I definitely suggest that until they fix the AC, that you buy stuff like water. Also, contrary to what Flixtrain Staff will tell you, their tickets will NOT be compatible with DB Trains.
Germans don't need breathing air and cooling – they need peace and quiet🤣
Wow a non- AC train going at 200 kmph? Doesn't sound like a good idea.
I would rather pay way more for a nicer ride…
It's quite weird they don't sell drinks on the train. Ryanair is a low-cost operator too, but the food selling on the planes is like part of their business model, they probably make more profit from it than from the flight itself.
no…..
Non AC trains should have windows that can be opened. If the dude wanted quitness then he should go for such trains
Freshair team😄…..I hate them people who always complain about open windows.
I'd rather pay more than ride on a train with no A/C.
So, this train service is the equivalent of Spirit Airlines, but on rails.
2:05
yeah I'd just get an ICE ticket for 17,90€, Flixtrain is a shitshow
If trains are delayed too much you get compensated.
Flixtrain is a great option when the temperature is below 20C.
Il me semble qu'à une époque Flixtrain avait pour projet de venir en France. C'est tombé à l'eau cette affaire ?
Oh, it's the train on which I was spat on by a 10 year old child.
Love the channel and the trip reports but, sorry, I will never be a fan of low cost operators and subsidiaries. The RyanAir-ization of European passenger rail has not been a net positive. You can have a world class rail network (Switzerland, Japan)…you can have a confusing patchwork of various private and state train operators where "making money" or "saving money" is prioritized over building a cohesive rail network that puts passenger needs and demands first, but you can't have both. The EU is even right now pressuring countries like Austria, which haven't let a million open rail operators fracture their network, to do just that. No, just no.
50 years ago these old slam-door coaches didn't have AC…but at least all windows were able to open and I doubt many passengers got heatstroke on hot days. Unbelievable running a train with no AC where only a few windows can be opened!
The only thing I would have liked if I was on that train was the green toilet seat as it showed a touch of fun on the part of Flixtrain.
High cost is really not the problem of DB intercity trains imho. Prices are very reasonable if you book in advance. It's the terrible reliability and lack of punctuality which makes the experience terrible a lot of the time. Both of which Flixtrain doesn't really improve upon. Only more investment in the track infrastructure can fix this.
In Spain with 8€ you can go from BCN to madrid high speed
14:04 hmm… Some ppl!
Europes hatred of AC is so stupid lol like i get it most of you can open a window at home and love the temperature that doesnt mean other places will have the same luck lol
When you do the seat check, the german voice in the background announce AC for new trains and wagons in 2025. So it seem's, you need to book in 2 years again.
I am concerned about this due to flix's coach bus service here in the states.
Hello, just got on a flix train rn since DB is having its weekly strike for their weekly 0.10€ salary raise
You know those seats blocked at the start of the coach? Yeah those are for big luggage apparently, had 2big suitcases which didn't fit in the bin above the seats and got told by flixtrain staff to put them on those empty blocked seats
Mistery explained