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Rügen without a train for days: So travelers have to reschedule in November!
Travelers to Stralsund will have to prepare for replacement rail services from November 7th due to construction work by Deutsche Bahn.
Rügen without a train for days: So travelers have to reschedule in November!
The beautiful Baltic Sea island of Rügen could be a challenge for some travelers in November. From then onNovember 7thuntilNovember 14thAll long-distance and local transport on the island is becoming more important Construction and maintenance work by Deutsche Bahn set. Travelers have to prepare for significant changes and longer travel times.
During this time, rail connections between Rügen and the mainland, especially from the towns of Sassnitz and Binz, will not be available. The RE9 regional train normally takes just under an hour from Sassnitz to Stralsund, but the replacement buses used during this period take around 30 minutes longer. To catch connecting trains, buses leave approximately 45 minutes earlier. If you plan to travel with a wheelchair, stroller or bicycle, you should also be prepared for limited travel options, as wheelchairs and strollers have priority when space is limited.
The rail replacement transport in detail
Travelers who want to prepare for the change in transport can easily access detailed information and travel times for the rail replacement service online. Even though these changes are unpleasant for many, it is important to take care of them in good time so that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
This change is part of a larger initiative to modernize the rail network in Germany, which is also being discussed by the ADAC informed. By 2036, over 40 sections of the route will be subject to fundamental renovation work, which will cause massive disruption for many travelers throughout Germany. Among other things, the important commuter route between Hamburg and Berlin will be completely closed from August 2025 to April 2026, which will extend travel time by around 45 minutes.
The work does not only concern complaints. Other planned construction sites in 2025 include the Hamm - Hanover, Warnemünde - Rostock and between Schwerin and Hamburg routes, which will lead to diversions and delays. The connection between Rostock and Stralsund in particular will be restricted until November and there are also more extensive restrictions in other regions of Germany.
With this upcoming construction work it is clear that Deutsche Bahn is making great efforts to improve the infrastructure. However, travelers should be prepared to be flexible and allow additional time if necessary, especially if they want to travel to regions worth visiting such as Rügen.