Advantages
- Special offer prices: only EUR 34.99 instead of EUR 72.90 in second class, and EUR 49.99 instead of EUR 144 in first class
- 25 % discount on flexible and saver (business) and super saver fares, excluding City-Ticket
- Term ends automatically after one year
- Valid for business and personal use**
- Below the monthly non-cash benefit tax-free allowance of EUR 50
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Offers
BahnCard Business 25 Klima, second class
BahnCard Business 25 Klima, first class
Frequently asked questions
Rail travel protects the climate! bahn.business wants to support the transformation to sustainable business trips with green campaigns and offers.
With the BahnCard Business 25 Klima, you not only enjoy business travel on 100% renewable power but also save up to 65 % when you buy the card and benefit from a 25 % discount on all flexible and saver (business) fares on long-distance services for a year.
We recommend the BahnCard Business 25 Klima, first class, for users who spend at least EUR 199,96 a year on train tickets in first and second class.
We recommend the BahnCard Business 25 Klima, second class, for users who spend at least EUR 139,96 a year on train tickets in second class.
No. It is not possible to either upgrade or exchange a BahnCard Business 25 for a new one at the special price offer.
It is also not possible to offset an existing BahnCard Business against a new one at the special price.
The BahnCard Business 25, gives you a 25 % discount on flex and saver (business) fares and super saver fares, excluding City-Ticket.
You can use the ICE, IC/EC trains, ÖBB Nightjet (reservation may be required) and local transport (IRE, RE, RB, S-Bahn).
Many transport associations, bus operators and private rail operators also accept the BahnCard Business 25.
- The annual fee for the BahnCard Business is added to the company account when classifying the business customer discount.
- You will receive an immediate credit for the sum of the annual fee for the BahnCard Business in the form of bonus and status points, which will be added to your BahnBonus loyalty points account.
The BahnCard Business is valid for one year from the first day of validity. After that, the term ends automatically.
Earlier cancellation is not possible.
However, if an employee leaves the company, there is an extraordinary right to cancel the BahnCard Business. The remaining term is calculated to the day and the reimbursement is rounded down to full months (min. one month remaining term). The remaining value of the card is at least EUR 15 (after deduction of the processing fee of EUR 19).
You can book the offer via all bahn.business online sales channels, from DB Corporate Services and at participating travel agencies.
The BahnCard Business 25 Klima does not have to be taxed as a non-cash benefit if an employee does not exceed the monthly non-cash benefit exemption limit of EUR 50 for all non-cash benefits granted (e.g. fuel voucher) during a calendar month. As the situation can vary from company to company, you are advised to carry out an individual assessment with the tax department or tax authority.
The BahnCard Business 25 Klima does not have to be taxed or subject to social security contributions if the purchase is financially advantageous for the employee. If the BahnCard results in lower travel costs for business trips than the purchase of tickets without a BahnCard discount, the possibility of private use no longer counts as a benefit in kind.
Notes
* The last possible first day of validity is 31 August 2025.
** Please consult your company's travel policy.