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Take the Train to Your Plane

Ethiopian Airlines, in partnership with Deutsche Bahn, offers seamless train-to-flight connectivity, allowing passengers to travel from almost any DB station in Germany to Frankfurt Airport with ease.

Important Information About Rail&Fly

  • Rail&Fly tickets cover train travel to/from Frankfurt Airport from any Deutsche Bahn service in Germany, with a surcharge automatically added to your booking.
  • Your train segment will be included in your flight itinerary. However, journey times listed are fictitious—you must select a specific train connection during check-in.
  • Rail&Fly only applies to DB trains and is not available for multi-stop bookings.
  • The ticket must be booked alongside your flight—it cannot be added online later.
  • Business Class passengers enjoy 1st-class train travel, while Economy Class passengers travel in 2nd class.
  • If you rebook your flight, you must check in again for your new train segment at www.rail-checkin.com.
  • Seat reservations: Free for Ethiopian Airlines flights. 1st-class train tickets include a free seat reservation, while 2nd-class passengers can book one separately at www.bahn.com, the “DB Navigator” app, or any DB travel center.

How to get your Rail&Fly train tickets

To ensure a smooth journey, passengers must check in at www.rail-checkin.com before departure to retrieve their Deutsche Bahn (DB) train ticket. We recommend checking in as early as possible to secure your preferred train connection.

6 Simple Steps to Get Your Train Ticket

  1. Visit www.rail-checkin.com
  2. Enter Passenger Details – Provide your name and either your flight e-ticket number or record locator
  3. Select Your Trip – Choose your outbound/inbound journey and add up to four additional passengers (if they are on the same route and in the same flight booking)
  4. Choose Your Train – Select a preferred train connection
  5. Confirm Your Booking – Review and confirm your train details
  6. Get Your Ticket – Download your train ticket or receive it via email

Need Help?

If you haven’t received an email from Ethiopian Airlines, contact your nearest Ethiopian Airlines office or email onlinebooking@ethiopianairlines.com. Safe travels!

Important Notice

Due to system limitations, your itinerary may display fictitious train numbers (W2), departure points (QYG), and times. This information is not valid—you must complete check-in at www.rail-checkin.com to select your actual train.

Key Guidelines for Selecting Your Train

  • Check-in required – You must choose a specific train at www.rail-checkin.com.
  • Flexible Travel Dates – You can select a train on your departure day or the day before, and for arrivals, on the day of arrival or the day after.
  • Timing is Critical – Ensure your train arrives at the airport at least 2 hours before Ethiopian Airlines check-in counters close.
  • Expect Possible Delays – Train delays can happen, and passengers are responsible for reaching the airport on time. Ethiopian Airlines is not liable for missed flights due to train delays.

For further information, contact our Germany reservations team at +49 69 770 673-052. Safe travels!

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Rail&Fly is a service offered in partnership with Deutsche Bahn, allowing Ethiopian Airlines passengers to travel seamlessly by train from any DB station in Germany to Frankfurt Airport.

Rail&Fly must be booked at the same time as your Ethiopian Airlines flight. It cannot be added separately online after booking.

Yes, the train segment will appear in your flight itinerary. However, journey times listed are fictitious—you must select an actual train during check-in.

Visit www.rail-checkin.com, enter your details, select a train, confirm your booking, and download your train ticket or receive it via email.

It is recommended to check in as early as possible before your departure to secure your preferred train connection.

No, Rail&Fly is only valid for direct travel to/from Frankfurt Airport and does not apply to multi-stop bookings.

  • Business Class passengers travel in Deutsche Bahn's 1st class compartment.
  • Economy Class passengers travel in 2nd class.

  • 1st class passengers: Seat reservations are included for free.
  • 2nd class passengers: You can purchase a seat reservation at www.bahn.com, via the “DB Navigator” app, or at any DB travel center.

If you rebook your flight after collecting your train ticket, you must check in again for your new train segment at www.rail-checkin.com.

Due to system limitations, your itinerary may display fictitious train numbers (e.g., W2), departure points (QYG), and times. You must complete check-in to select an actual train connection.

Yes, but only on DB-operated trains. The Rail&Fly ticket is not valid on other train providers.

  • For departure: You can choose a train on your departure day or the day before.
  • For arrival: You can select a train on your arrival day or the day after.

Make sure your train arrives at Frankfurt Airport at least 2 hours before Ethiopian Airlines’ check-in counters close to allow sufficient time for flight check-in.

Train delays may occur, and passengers are responsible for reaching the airport on time. Ethiopian Airlines is not liable for missed flights due to train delays.

If you have not received your train ticket or need help, contact Ethiopian Airlines' Germany reservations team at +49 69 770 673-052 or email onlinebooking@ethiopianairlines.com.

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