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There isn't not my train.

  • December 12, 2025
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There are still direct trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt shown on the DB app, but on the Rail Planner app they only appear until December 13, and nothing shows up after that. The strange thing is that this route doesn’t even require reservations, yet on my travel date, February 14, not even the transfer options show up—only trains that require reservations.

Because of this, I’m really unsure whether I should buy a Eurail Pass. I’m worried the trains might simply not appear later either. I don’t understand why this is happening. I was planning to get the pass for flexibility, but if the trains keep not showing up, it might be cheaper to just buy individual tickets instead.

 

 

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  • Railmaster
  • December 12, 2025

The Rail Planner app should never be used to plan. It is incomplete and often out of date. What it shows is not relevant. The apps and websites of the operators are much more up to date and reliable. If your train is missing in the Rail Planner app on the day you travel, then you can always add it manually.


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  • Rail rookie
  • December 12, 2025

Thank you! If I add the train manually, can I still get the QR code? Also, how can I check whether a seat reservation is required or not?


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  • Railmaster
  • December 12, 2025

Yes, trains added manually will also create a QR code.

Seat reservations are not required on this ICE, except in summer. Te DB planner/app will show that.

For reservations in general, use this guide:

https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm