If you cannot find the "App-Sprachen" option, you will need to adjust your device's main language priority. Doing this will change the language of your entire phone, not just the DB Navigator app.
Look for the option labeled Language (in German, this is "Sprache" ).
The DB Navigator is primarily a . The desktop website (bahn.com) handles languages differently:
Deutsche Bahn is a German company operating under German law. Certain legal disclaimers, terms and conditions, and specific promotional offer descriptions are often hard-coded in German and cannot be translated within the app. db navigator how to change language
: Locate the gear icon on your home screen.
: Select English (or your preferred language) from the list.
Android handles app language preferences through a newer feature called (introduced in Android 13 and refined in Android 14/15). If your device runs Android 12 or older, DB Navigator will simply follow your phone’s primary system language. If you cannot find the "App-Sprachen" option, you
Look for the (three horizontal lines, often called the hamburger menu) in the top-left or bottom-right corner of the screen, depending on your app version. Tap the menu to open the sidebar navigation. Step 2: Access Settings ( Einstellungen )
Scroll down and select Settings (if the app is in German, look for "Einstellungen" ).
The URL will change to bahn.com, and the entire interface will translate. Troubleshooting: Why is my DB Navigator still in German? The DB Navigator is primarily a
While this system is designed for simplicity, it can be frustrating for users who want the app in one language but prefer to keep their phone's operating system in another.
Android users have two ways to change the language. If you run Android 13 or newer, you can change the language for the DB Navigator app individually without altering your entire phone.
On Apple devices, you can change the app's language either through the main iOS settings or directly in the DB Navigator app.
If the in-app setting does not change the text, or if you cannot find the menu due to a language barrier, you can force the app to change through your smartphone's system settings. For iPhone and iPad (iOS)