Rail Services within Europe

European Rail Services

Customers flying with ANA and traveling between Japan and Europe can use trains as a mode of transportation. On this page, you'll find information around two major rail services—Deutsche Bahn (DB) and InterCity Rail Service. Note: These rail services may not be available on some fares and are based on seat availability. There may be other rail services which are not indicated below. If you have a reservation on rail services with another airline's flight number, please contact the airline directly for details.

Lufthansa Express

This is a service of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa or LH), a joint venture partner of ANA. For details, please see Lufthansa Express RailOpens in a new window.In the case of an external site,it may or may not meet accessibility guidelines..

Eligible Trains

  • With regards to Deutsche Bahn ICE with an LH flight number, please visit Lufthansa Express RailOpens in a new window.In the case of an external site,it may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. for more information on eligible routes.

Reservation / Purchase

  • When purchasing an airline ticket, please reserve and select the desired train/rail (LH flight number) section in the same way as the flight section.
  • Airline tickets will be displayed with LH flight numbers even for train/rail sections.

Seats

First class and business class passengers will have reserved seats in the first class carriage. Premium Economy or Economy Class passengers will be seated in second class.

Boarding Procedure

Check-in is required as with any flight segment. Please complete online check-inOpens in a new window.In the case of an external site,it may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. at least 15 minutes before the train departure time.

  • * Failure to follow the correct procedures may result in invoice being issued later by Deutsche Bahn for the fare.

Baggage

You are responsible for your baggage when getting on and off the train as well as while on board.
Note: Passengers using Lufthansa-operated flights from Frankfurt can use the AIRail counter at the Frankfurt train station, but ANA passengers must bring their own baggage to the ANA check-in counter.