If you have set your phone to English but the app still shows German terms, it is likely because of Even in the English version of the app, certain German terms remain because they are proper nouns or specific service names. Common terms you’ll see regardless of language: Gleis: Platform (e.g., Gleis 4). Hbf (Hauptbahnhof): Main Station. S-Bahn / U-Bahn: Suburban and Subway trains. Verspätung: Delay. Fahrplan: Timetable. Navigating the Desktop Website (bahn.de)
Finding your way through a foreign train station is stressful enough without having to decipher a menu in a language you don’t speak. If you’ve just downloaded the (the official app for Deutsche Bahn) and it’s stuck in German, don't worry—you aren't alone. db navigator how to change language
Select (or French, Italian, Spanish, etc.) from the dropdown menu. Troubleshooting Common Issues If you have set your phone to English
Scroll down until you find in your list of apps. Tap on Language under the "Preferred Language" section. S-Bahn / U-Bahn: Suburban and Subway trains
By setting the DB Navigator to English, you’ll have easier access to "Save Journey" features, real-time delay notifications, and the "Best Price" search tool, making your trip through Germany much smoother. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
If you are booking on a laptop rather than the app, the process is much simpler: Go to www.bahn.de. Look at the of the header. Click on the language abbreviation (usually "DE").
Find and select your desired language. Note: This feature is available on Android 13 and above. For older versions, you must change the entire system language to English to update the app. Why is my app still in German?