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National Express is one of a handful of private companies contracted to operate certain services on Germany's rail network. National Express is responsible for 4 routes across Rhineland and North Rhine-Westphalia areas.
National Express trains stop at 2 cities with 29 trips daily with prices as low as $21.50. Destinations include Cologne, Bonn, Munster, Dusseldorf, Essen, and Aachen.
Passengers can be sure of air conditioning and onboard restrooms when stepping aboard a National Express train. As a green-certified company, National Express is also one of the most sustainable ways of traveling around the region.
As an official partner of National Express since 2017, Wanderu has the cheapest prices and full schedules for your next train trip.
Online support: National Express website
Email: [email protected]Daily Trips | 29 |
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National Express’s train network features 4 train routes that connect 2 cities serving 3 stations. On average, National Express performs about 29 train trips every day.
No, unfortunately National Express does not offer WiFi aboard its trains at this time. However, we find that a good book makes the time fly by and streaming services like Netflix allow you download TV shows and movies that you can then watch during your trip. Plan ahead and you will stay entertained during the entire train ride.
National Express does not offer power outlets on their trains at this time. We suggest you charge up your laptop ahead of time and bring a power bank for your phone to extend its battery life for the duration of the trip. And remember - a good book doesn’t require any power.
On a typical day, National Express has 29 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
No, National Express does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.
Yes, National Express requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.
Yes, there are bathrooms on National Express trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
National Express does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most trains do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.
National Express does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.
National Express focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.
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