Flinkster for DB Departments
Whether it’s a business meeting, a site visit or a business trip, Flinkster gives DB employees flexible access to car sharing for business travel. Our vehicles are available at more than 80 Flinkster locations at train stations across Germany and can be conveniently booked via the app or online.
Net prices for DB departments
VW Polo
€1.25 / 15 min. · €5 / hour · €50 / day
+ €0.32 / km
+ €4.90 booking fee
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Equipped with GPS, air conditioning, parking assistance, and more.
VW Golf Variant
€1.50 / 15 min. · €6 / hour · €60 / day
+ €0.32 / km
+ €4.90 booking fee
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Equipped with GPS, air conditioning, parking assistance, and more.
VW T-Roc
€1.50 / 15 min. · €6 / hour · €60 / day
+ €0.32 / km
+ €4.90 booking fee
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Equipped with GPS, air conditioning, parking assistance, and more.
How to register your DB department
Register your DB department
Have the details of your organisational unit (OE code), as well as the relevant Bahnstelle and cost centre information, ready for registration. Enter EUREF Campus 17, 10829 Berlin in the address field.
Add employees
Invite employees using their company email address. Once they have registered and successfully completed the driving licence verification, they can use Flinkster for business trips.
Organisationskonto verwalten
As an organisation administrator, you can manage employees and access rights as well as view bookings and invoices. We recommend assigning at least one additional organisation administrator to ensure cover during absences.
Benefits of Flinkster for DB departments
Available directly at the station
Continue your journey seamlessly after travelling by train. Flinkster vehicles are available at numerous stations and other locations.
Flexible, even for short trips
There’s no need to book Flinkster for a full day. Depending on how long you need the vehicle, 15-minute, hourly or daily rates apply.
Available 24/7
Book a vehicle around the clock via the Flinkster app or online.
No counter, no waiting
Once booked, simply go straight to the vehicle. There is no need to wait at a rental counter.
FAQ
How do I book a vehicle for a business trip?
Book your vehicle via the Flinkster app or online and select the“Flinkster Bahnabteilung” rate for your business trip. Enter the purpose of your trip as well as your destination or route in the “Purpose of trip” field.
If you are planning to change drivers during the trip, also enter the company email addresses of all intended drivers in the “Purpose of trip” field.
How do I get access if my DB department already uses Flinkster?
If your DB department is already registered with Flinkster, you do not need to create a new organisation. The organisation administrator of your DB department will invite you by email to use Flinkster for business trips. You can then use your existing Flinkster account or create a new one.
How does driving licence verification work?
Before using Flinkster, your driving licence must be verified digitally. This ensures that you have a valid driving licence. After the initial verification, your driving licence must be revalidated every twelve months.
If the driving licence verification fails repeatedly, please contact bahnabteilung@flinkster.de.
Can DB employees under the age of 21 use Flinkster for business trips?
Yes. With the“Flinkster Bahnabteilung” rate, Flinkster can be used for business trips from the age of 18. The rules regarding damage and the insurance excess apply regardless of age.
What happens if my cost centre changes?
If your organisation's cost centre changes, it must also be updated in the Flinkster organisation account to ensure that business trips continue to be billed correctly. Please contact the organisation administrator of your DB department.
What happens if I do not use my booking?
You can cancel your booking before the start of the trip. The following cancellation conditions apply:
More than 24 hours before the start: free of charge
Between 24 and 12 hours before the start: 25% of the booking price
Less than 12 hours before the start: 50% of the booking price
If you do not use your booking and have not cancelled it beforehand, the booked time will be charged in full. The vehicle was reserved for you for the booked period and could not be rented to anyone else.
As an organisation administrator, how can I view my DB department's bookings?
As an organisation administrator, you can view your organisation's bookings in the“Controlling” section and review them for billing purposes.
Is it possible to change drivers during longer trips?
Yes, for example during longer trips for safety reasons. All drivers must be registered with Flinkster and have successfully completed the driving licence verification.
When making the booking, enter the company email addresses of all intended drivers in the“Purpose of trip” field. The costs will be charged to the cost centre of the person whose account was used to book the vehicle.
How can I contact customer service?
For questions about Flinkster, the FIN chatbot is available directly in the Flinkster app. FIN provides assistance with many questions and issues, and you can also submit reimbursement requests.
You can find the telephone customer service in the app under Help → FAQ or Hotline. For questions specifically about using Flinkster for DB departments, please contact bahnabteilung@flinkster.de.
Contact
If you have any questions about setting up or managing your organisation account, please contact bahnabteilung@flinkster.de.