Originally Posted by
FLYGVA
In this forum are a couple of posts highlighting, that long distance train tickets include a city ticket. This is no longer valid as a general statement. You have now to verify, that you train ticket does include a city ticket.
Well, until very recently, the city ticket was
exclusively included if you held a so called Bahncard. If not, you had to opt for the city option (in my recollection for 2.60 EUR). Now, Deutsche Bahn AG enhanced its tickets insofar as the city ticket is included in any long distance ticket covering more than 100 km, however with the general exception of the ultra cheap "Super Spar Preis".
For most foreign inmates, the situation changed to the better since their ticket now frequently includes the city ticket. For Bahncard holder it changed to the worse since a certain type of ticket is excluced from their former benefit. Everybody opting for the ultra cheap Super Spar Preis needs to be aware that the ticket is limited to train services not including any local public transport (unless you opt for the City option and pay an extra 2.60 EUR).
As easy as this :-)