Germany
- Lufthansa Express Rail
- Deutsche Bahn Rail&Fly
We've collaborated with Lufthansa Express Rail to offer you convenient connections between high-speed trains from many German stations and your flight to or from Frankfurt Airport, all on a single Air Canada ticket.
Booking
Book with Air Canada
Check-in
Check in with Air Canada
Baggage
Transfer your own bags
Find your route
Access the Lufthansa Express Rail network map for information on all their stations and destinations.
Book your trip
Book your entire journey on our website and pay one fare from origin to destination.
Trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn AG, Germany’s national railway operator.
Select your departure point and destination and, when available, we'll show you flight + train itineraries matching your search criteria.
Your booking confirmation will display both your flight and your train journey.
Check in for your train journey
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Check in with Air Canada for both your flight and the train portion of your trip.
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You will receive one boarding pass for your flight and another one to board your train.
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Your train boarding pass serves as your train ticket and is only valid for the train connection printed on it.
Transfer your bags
Transfer from flight to train
Upon your flight’s arrival, you must collect your checked baggage from Lufthansa Express Rail baggage claim near the long-distance train station in the AiRail area and take your bags with you on the train.
Transfer from train to flight
When you arrive at the airport after your train journey, you must check your bags at the Air Canada baggage counter before proceeding to your flight.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any additional assistance offered on the train or in the station?
Accessible travel and reduced mobility: If you use wheelchair services for your flight or require other accessibility services, please note that these services do not continue beyond the airport. Please contact Lufthansa Express Rail before travel to arrange for the provision of accessibility services for the rail portion of your journey. You are responsible for arranging your own transfer between the airport and the rail station. For information on accessible travel on Lufthansa Express Rail.
What do I do if I missed my train due to a flight delay?
Air Canada will do its best to rebook you. If you are already at the airport and have additional questions, you can also speak with an Air Canada representative at the gate or the customer service desk.
I didn't find my question; where can I get more information?
Please visit the Lufthansa Express Rail website for more information.
While you can purchase an intermodal connection from Air Canada, the rail service is offered by a third-party transportation provider. You enter two separate contracts: one contract of carriage by air with Air Canada, and one contract of carriage by rail with the operator of such transportation. Please note that Air Canada is not responsible and cannot be held liable for the proper performance of the contract of carriage by rail, which is subject to the liability rules applicable to these transport matters.
You should familiarize yourself with the special characteristics, e.g., check-in times, provisions regarding the re-confirmation of bookings, requirements, and policies regarding the carriage of unaccompanied minors, carriage of animals, refusal of carriage, oxygen devices, operational irregularities, denied-boarding compensation, and free baggage allowance/acceptance, etc., of the carrier operating the rail portion of your trip.
For more details on the rail portion, please consult the General Conditions of Carriage page of Lufthansa Express Rail.
For more detail on the flight portion, please consult Air Canada's General Conditions of Carriage and Tariffs.
With Rail&Fly, you can use Deutsche Bahn’s trains as a flexible, hassle-free way of travelling between one of over 5,600 railway stations and your departure or arrival airport. The offer covers all German airports.
Booking
Book with Air Canada
Check-in
Check in with Rail&Fly
Baggage
Transfer your own bags
Find your route
Access the Rail&Fly webpage for information on stations and destinations.
Book your trip
Book your entire journey on our website and pay one fare from origin to destination.
Enter the code QYG as your departure or destination to add a train voucher to your itinerary.
Any available flight + train itineraries will appear in your search results.
The train results (starting with W2) will display fictitious times. You will select your preferred actual departure/arrival time when you retrieve your ticket from the DB check-in page for the train portion of your trip.
Your Air Canada booking confirmation will display both your flight and your fictitious W2 train section.
Check in for your train journey
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After issuance of the flight ticket, you will be able to check in and download the Rail&Fly voucher for the train portion.
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To check in, open the DB check-in page, enter your name and either your eticket number or booking reference, and follow the check-in process.
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While checking in, you will select a train connection corresponding your flight; however, the Rail&Fly ticket can be used flexibly on the selected day of travel on the selected route without being fixed to a specific train.
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And of course, don’t forget to also check in for your flight on our website!
Transfer your bags
Transfer from flight to train
Upon your flight’s arrival, you must collect your checked baggage and take it with you to the train station.
Transfer from train to flight
When you arrive at the airport after your train journey, you must check your bags at the Air Canada baggage counter before proceeding to your flight.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any additional assistance offered on the train or in the station?
Accessible travel and reduced mobility: If you use wheelchair services for your flight or require other accessibility services, please note that these services do not continue beyond the airport. Please contact Deutsche Bahn Rail&Fly before travel to arrange for the provision of accessibility services for the rail portion of your journey. You are responsible for arranging your own transfer between the airport and the rail station. For information on accessible travel on Deutsche Bahn.
What do I do if my train was delayed?
Passengers seeking to claim compensation due to delayed or canceled trains can contact DB’s Passenger Rights Service Centre directly.
I didn't find my question; where can I get more information?
Please visit the Deutsche Bahn website for more information.
While you can purchase an intermodal connection from Air Canada, the rail service is offered by a third-party transportation provider. You enter two separate contracts: one contract of carriage by air with Air Canada, and one contract of carriage by rail with the operator of such transportation. Please note that Air Canada is not responsible and cannot be held liable for the proper performance of the contract of carriage by rail, which is subject to the liability rules applicable to these transport matters.
You should familiarize yourself with the special characteristics, e.g., check-in times, provisions regarding the re-confirmation of bookings, requirements, and policies regarding the carriage of unaccompanied minors, carriage of animals, refusal of carriage, oxygen devices, operational irregularities, denied-boarding compensation, and free baggage allowance/acceptance, etc., of the carrier operating the rail portion of your trip.
For more details on the rail portion, please consult the Conditions of Carriage page of Deutsche Bahn Rail&Fly.
For more detail on the flight portion, please consult Air Canada's General Conditions of Carriage and Tariffs.