My Frankfurt to Berlin train was delayed by over an hour. Do I have a valid claim?

Yes. More than 41% of services on this route are delayed. Under EU Regulation 2021/782, you are owed 25% of your ticket price for a 60–119 minute delay, and 50% for 120 minutes or more.

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is extremely busy — is platform congestion considered force majeure?

No. Congestion at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is a chronic, well-documented problem that DB is responsible for managing. It does not qualify as force majeure and cannot be used to deny your compensation claim.

My Frankfurt to Berlin delay was small at first but built up along the route. Does the final arrival time matter?

Yes — it's your actual arrival time at Berlin Hauptbahnhof that determines your compensation. A 10-minute departure delay that becomes 90 minutes by Berlin still earns you 25% of your fare.

I bought a discounted Sparpreis ticket for EUR 29. Can I still claim if I was delayed?

Absolutely. EU compensation law does not differentiate between ticket types. Even on a EUR 29 Sparpreis, a 60-minute delay gives you EUR 7.25, and 120+ minutes gives you EUR 14.50.

What is the fastest way to check if my Frankfurt to Berlin train was actually late?

Enter your journey details on TrainOwed. We pull delay records directly and confirm your arrival time. The whole process takes under a minute — no paperwork needed upfront.

EU 2021/782

Trenul din Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof spre Berlin Hauptbahnhof a întârziat? Iată ce vi se cuvine.

Dacă trenul a ajuns cu 60+ minute întârziere, aveți dreptul legal la rambursare. Noi obținem banii pentru dumneavoastră.

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Around 41.1% of trains on this route arrive late. That's not a bad day — that's a pattern. And every one of those delayed passengers is owed money. Most never claim. Under EU 2021/782, if your train arrived 60 or more minutes late, you get 25% of your ticket back. Two hours or more? 50% back. On a typical fare for this route, that's Up to EUR 89.50 on a EUR 179 ticket. We get it back for you. You pay nothing unless we win.

Informații despre rută

Distanță: 550 km | Durată: 4h 10m | Frecvență: Every 60 minutes | Operatori: Deutsche Bahn

41.1%

Rata de întârziere

Trenuri care ajung întârziate pe această rută

4h 10m

Timpul mediu de călătorie

Durata programată tipică

Every 60 minutes

Servicii pe zi

Plecări zilnice aproximative

EUR 29 - 179

Prețul tipic al biletului

Gama standard de tarife pentru această rută

Ce compensație ți se cuvine?

60 de minute întârziere: 25% of your ticket price.Două ore întârziere: 50% of your ticket price.Pentru un exemplu real: Up to EUR 89.50 on a EUR 179 ticket.Calculated on what you actually paid — discounts and sale fares included.

Compensation under EU Regulation 2021/782

Source: EU Regulation 2021/782. Minimum payout: €4. Claims must be filed within 90 days.
Delay	You are owed	Example
60–119 minutes	25% of ticket price	€25 on a €100 ticket
120+ minutes	50% of ticket price	€50 on a €100 ticket
Cancellation	Full refund or rerouting	Full ticket price refunded
Missed connection	25–50% based on total delay	Calculated on full journey ticket
Regulation		EU 2021/782

De ce această rută are o problemă cu întârzierile

Principalele cauze pe această rută: Erfurt–Fulda corridor works, Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof bottleneck, High ICE frequency, Cascade delays from Munich services. Întârzierile sunt cele mai grave în December, January, March. Cel mai important: nimic din toate acestea nu scutește operatorul de responsabilitate. Întrebări frecvente privind revendicările contestate.

Sursă

Deutsche Bahn Integrated Report 2024

Cum recuperăm banii tăi

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Spune-ne despre călătoria ta — durează 30 de secunde. Ruta ta, prețul biletului și când ai ajuns. Atât. Noi facem restul.
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We verify the delay and calculate exactly what you're owed. We check the actual arrival time against your scheduled arrival under EU 2021/782. 60–119 minutes late = 25% back. 120+ minutes = 50% back.
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We file the claim with Deutsche Bahn on your behalf. We write the claim, submit it, and chase it. If they reject it, we appeal. If they go quiet, we escalate to the rail regulator.
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Ești plătit. 1% taxă de mentenanță — doar dacă câștigăm.. Când sosesc banii, luăm partea noastră. Dacă revendicarea eșuează din orice motiv, nu plătești nimic. Zero.

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