List of German railway companies

It includes railway units that are not independent legal entities.

All other private railway companies are authorised by the responsible authorities of the states in which they have their headquarters.

Not included in this list are museum railways and transport unions.

Other subsidiaries of Veolia Verkehr GmbH operate bus services, especially in built-up areas.

Under the trade name Vogtland-Express Netinera offers long-distance passenger services on the route Berlin–Riesa–Chemnitz–Plauen–Hof.