DB Fernverkehr
| Company type | joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
Area served | Europe |
Key people | Michael Peterson (Chairman) |
| Services | long distance rail services |
| Owner | Deutsche Bahn |
Number of employees | 19,000 (2024) |
| Website | deutschebahn.com |
DB Fernverkehr AG (German pronunciation: [deːbeː ˈfɛʁnfɛɐˌkeːɐ], "DB Long-Distance Traffic") is a semi-independent division of Deutsche Bahn that operates long-distance passenger trains in Germany. It was founded in 1999 in the second stage of the privatisation of Deutsche Bahn, under the name of DB Reise&Touristik and was renamed in 2003. As of 2024, DB Fernverkehr operates approximately 800 domestic and 250 international train services per day, utilizing 500 trainsets.
Heavily indebted, its frequent malfunctions (outdated infrastructure, issues with punctuality and breakdowns, slow lines, overcrowded trains, poor communication) have been the subject of intense debate in German and European public opinion for several years.