Frequently asked questions about "BahnCard"
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The BahnCard 25 gives you a BahnCard discount of 25 per cent on flexible, saver and super saver fares within Germany in the corresponding coach class. The chargeable City-Ticket for the saver fare and super saver fare is not discounted.
You can use the ICE and 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 grant BahnCard 25 discounts.
If the BahnCard is recognised on the desired connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking. You can use the digital BahnCard in the same way as the plastic BahnCard for the various regional fares and transport associations.
Whether the BahnCard is recognised in the respective state tariffs or transport associations is regulated by their tariff and transport conditions.
The BahnCard is available to all travellers between the ages of 27 and 64. When you order your BahnCard, your date of birth is used to check whether you comply with this.
Please also show your official photo ID during the ticket inspection on the train.
Our tips:
- Travellers between the ages of 6 and 26 can use the My BahnCard
- Persons up to and including 64 years of age who receive a pension due to full invalidity, and severely disabled persons with a disability rate of at least 70 are entitled to a discounted BahnCard
- The BahnCard for senior citizens is available for people aged 65 and over
The costs of the BahnCard 25 are as follows:
- EUR 62.90 for second class
- EUR 125 for first class
The BahnCard is valid for 12 months. The BahnCard 25 is valid for 1 year from the 1st day of validity. It is automatically extended for a further year unless it is cancelled in text form 4 weeks before the end of the term.
Yes, this BahnCard is always automatically extended by one year unless it is cancelled in writing 4 weeks before it is due to expire. The subsequent card is either a regular or reduced BahnCard, or a first/second-class My BahnCard.
You can cancel your BahnCard 25 up to six weeks before the end of the validity period.
Simply use your customer account:
- Log in to your customer account via website.
- Under "BahnCard" and "Options" you can find out whether you can cancel.
- If cancellation is possible, confirm by clicking "Cancel BahnCard".
You can buy your BahnCard 25 online right here.
It is also available at DB travel centres and Deutsche Bahn agencies, as well as in the DB Navigator app.
BahnCard Services let you manage your BahnCard, use your digital BahnCard, view invoice documents, order a replacement card and much more.
The special offer is valid from 1 to 31 May 2026, during which time holders of a second class BahnCard 25 or 50 can also benefit from their BahnCard discount when purchasing first class tickets. The outward and return journeys must both fall within the promotional period.
When booking with a second class BahnCard, simply select a first class BahnCard and a first class ticket. This gives you a discount on the first class ticket price similar to that of your own BahnCard 25 or 50. You must then present your second class BahnCard on the train in combination with your first class ticket.
No, the special offer is only available for travel between 1 May and 31 May 2026. The return journey must also be made by 31 May 2026 at the latest. If you would like to travel back in June 2026, you will need to buy two separate tickets for the outward and return journeys.
You can buy tickets online or in the DB Navigator app, as well as at DB Travel Centres, DB agencies and DB ticket machines.
No, that is not possible. The special offer is only available for journeys within Germany and not for cross-border journeys.
No, the promotion does not apply to local transport tickets (e.g. transport association offers or the normal price of the Deutschlandtarif). It is only available for long-distance tickets within Germany, provided that at least one section of the journey is on an ICE or IC/EC train.
Yes, holders of a second class BahnCard Business 25 or 50 can also benefit from the special offer.
No, that is unfortunately not possible. This special offer is aimed exclusively at customers with a BahnCard 25 or 50.
No, unfortunately this is not possible, as the ticket purchased does not match the discount level of your BahnCard.
The BahnCard 50 gives you a BahnCard discount of 50 per cent on flexible fares and 25 per cent on saver and super saver fares within Germany in the corresponding coach class. The chargeable City-Ticket for the saver fare and super saver fare is not discounted.
You can use the ICE and 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 grant BahnCard 50 discounts.
If the BahnCard is recognised on the desired connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking. You can use the digital BahnCard in the same way as the plastic BahnCard for the various regional fares and transport associations.
Whether the BahnCard is recognised in the respective state tariffs or transport associations is regulated by their tariff and transport conditions.
The BahnCard is available to all travellers between the ages of 27 and 64. When you order your BahnCard, your date of birth is used to check whether you comply with this.
Please also show your official photo ID during the ticket inspection on the train.
Our tips:
- Travellers between the ages of 6 and 26 can use the My BahnCard
- Persons up to and including 64 years of age who receive a pension due to full invalidity, and severely disabled persons with a disability rate of at least 70 are entitled to a discounted BahnCard
- The BahnCard for senior citizens is available for people aged 65 and over
The costs of the BahnCard 50 are as follows:
- EUR 244 for second class
- EUR 492 for first class
The BahnCard is valid for 12 months. The BahnCard 50 is valid for 1 year from the 1st day of validity. It is automatically extended for a further year unless it is cancelled in text form 4 weeks before the end of the term.
Yes, this BahnCard is always automatically extended by one year unless it is cancelled in writing 4 weeks before it is due to expire. The subsequent card is either a regular or reduced BahnCard, or a first/second-class My BahnCard.
You can cancel your BahnCard 50 up to six weeks before the end of the validity period.
Simply use your customer account:
- Log in to your customer account via website.
- Under "BahnCard" and "Options" you can find out whether you can cancel.
- If cancellation is possible, confirm by clicking "Cancel BahnCard".
You can buy your BahnCard 50 online right here.
It is also available at DB travel centres and Deutsche Bahn agencies, as well as in the DB Navigator app.
BahnCard Services lets you manage your BahnCard, use your digital BahnCard, view invoice documents, order a replacement card and much more.
All annual BahnCard 50 products are available at the reduced promotional price from 1 April to 31 July 2026. The last possible first day of validity is 30 September 2026.
Price of the BahnCard 50 in the promotional period:
BahnCard 50:
- EUR 199 in 2nd class
- EUR 429 in 1st class
BahnCard 50 for senior citizens:
- EUR 99 in 2nd class
- EUR 209 in 1st class
Reduced BahnCard 50:
- EUR 99 in 2nd class
- EUR 209 in 1st class
My BahnCard 50:
- EUR 64.99 in 2nd class
- EUR 209 in 1st class
The BahnCard 50 is valid for 12 months. The BahnCard 50 bought during the promotional period is valid for one year from the first day of the validity period. It is automatically extended by one year if it is not cancelled in writing four weeks before the end of the contract period.
Yes, the BahnCard 50 bought during the promotional period turns into a BahnCard 50 subscription at the regular price at the end of the validity period of one year, unless it is cancelled in writing four weeks before it is due to expire. The subsequent BahnCard will be either a regular or reduced BahnCard, a BahnCard for senior citizens or a My BahnCard, in first or second class, depending on your age and whether you are entitled to a discount.
You can cancel your BahnCard 50 bought during the promotional period in writing up to four weeks before the end of the contract period.
How to cancel online:
- Log in to your DB customer account.
- Click on "BahnCard" and select "Options".
- There you can find out whether a cancellation is possible.
- If this is possible, click "Cancel BahnCard" to confirm.
- The cancellation confirmation will be sent to your registered e-mail address.
The BahnCard 50 bought during the promotional period gives you a BahnCard discount of 50% on flexible fares and 25% on saver and super saver fares within Germany in the corresponding travel class. Discounts do not apply to the City-Ticket, which is purchased as an extra for saver fare and super saver fare tickets.
In some transport associations, the BahnCard 50 entitles you to a discount on offers from the association tariff. To find out whether the BahnCard is accepted in the respective state tariffs or transport associations, please refer to their tariff conditions and conditions of carriage.
If the BahnCard is accepted on the relevant connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking.
All BahnCard 50 annual products are available at a reduced price from 1 April to 31 July 2026 and are available for all age groups.
No, the regular advance purchase period of 180 days is limited when purchasing the BahnCard 50 at the promotional price. The last possible first day of validity for a BahnCard 50, My BahnCard 50, BahnCard 50 for senior citizens, or reduced BahnCard 50 during the promotional period is 30 September 2026.
No, you can neither upgrade nor exchange a BahnCard 50 for a new one at the promotional price. It is also not possible to offset an existing BahnCard against a new one at the special price.
The trial BahnCard 50 gives you a 50% BahnCard discount on flexible fares and a 25% discount on super saver and saver fares within Germany in the corresponding travel class.
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 provide trial BahnCard 50 discounts.
If the BahnCard is recognised on the desired connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking. You can use the digital BahnCard in the same way as the plastic BahnCard for the various regional fares and transport associations.
Whether the BahnCard is recognised in the respective state tariffs or transport associations is regulated by their tariff and transport conditions.
Anyone can purchase a trial BahnCard.
A trial BahnCard 50 does not feature a photo. When travelling, please bring your passport or national ID card with you for presentation during ticket inspection. No photo ID is required for holders under the age of 16.
The trial BahnCard 50 costs
- EUR 76.90 for 2nd class and
- EUR 152 for 1st class.
A trial BahnCard is valid for 3 months from the first day of validity.
Your trial BahnCard 50 is automatically renewed for one year unless you cancel it in writing at least 4 weeks before it is due to expire. The follow-up card will be a regular or reduced BahnCard 50 or a My BahnCard 50 for 1st or 2nd class.
You can cancel your trial BahnCard 50 up to four weeks before the end of the validity period.
Simply use your customer account:
- Log in to your customer account via website.
- Under "BahnCard" and "Options" you can find out whether you can cancel.
- If cancellation is possible, confirm by clicking "Cancel BahnCard".
You can order the trial BahnCard 50 right here online.
It can also be purchased at a DB Travel Centre, a Deutsche Bahn agency or in the DB Navigator app.
BahnCard Services lets you manage your BahnCard, use your digital BahnCard, view invoice documents, order a replacement card and much more online.
The trial BahnCard 25 gives you a 25% BahnCard discount on flexible and saver fares within Germany in the corresponding travel class.
You can use the ICE, IC/EC trains, ÖBB Nightjet (reservation may be required) and local transport (IRE, RE, RB, S-Bahn).
If the BahnCard is recognised on the desired connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking. You can use the digital BahnCard in the same way as the plastic BahnCard for the various regional fares and transport associations.
Whether the BahnCard is recognised in the respective state tariffs or transport associations is regulated by their tariff and transport conditions.
Anyone can purchase a trial BahnCard 25.
A trial BahnCard 25 does not feature a photo. When travelling, please bring your passport or national ID card with you for presentation during ticket inspection. No photo ID is required for holders under the age of 16.
The trial BahnCard 25 costs
- EUR 19.90 for 2nd class and
- EUR 39.90 for 1st class
A trial BahnCard is valid for 3 months from the first day of validity.
Your trial BahnCard 25 is automatically renewed for one year unless you cancel it in writing at least 4 weeks before it is due to expire.
You can cancel your trial BahnCard 25 up to four weeks before the end of the validity period.
Simply use your customer account:
- Log in to your customer account via website.
- Under "BahnCard" and "Options" you can find out whether you can cancel.
- If cancellation is possible, confirm by clicking "Cancel BahnCard".
You can order the trial BahnCard 25 right here online.
It can also be purchased at a DB Travel Centre, a Deutsche Bahn agency or in the DB Navigator app.
BahnCard Services lets you manage your BahnCard, use your digital BahnCard, view invoice documents, order a replacement card and much more online.
My BahnCard 25 gives you a 25% BahnCard discount on super saver, saver and flexible fares.
The My BahnCard 50 gives you a 50% BahnCard discount on flexible fares and a 25% discount on super saver and saver fares within Germany in the corresponding travel class.
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 provide My BahnCard discounts.
If the BahnCard is recognised on the desired connection, the discount is automatically deducted at the time of booking. You can use the digital BahnCard in the same way as the plastic BahnCard for the various regional fares and transport associations.
Whether the BahnCard is recognised in the respective state tariffs or transport associations is regulated by their tariff and transport conditions.
All young travellers from 6 to 26 years of age can use the My BahnCard 25 or My BahnCard 50. As a result, both cards are attractive options for many students.
However, My BahnCard is a subscription product and may not be purchased by anyone under the age of 18. For these young travellers, the card must be purchased at a DB Travel Centre or DB agency by a parent or guardian.
A My BahnCard does not feature a photo. When travelling, please bring your passport or national ID card with you for presentation during ticket inspection. No photo ID is required for holders under the age of 16.
- My BahnCard 25 (2nd class) for EUR 39.90 per year
- My BahnCard 25 (1st class) for EUR 81.90 per year
- My BahnCard 50 (2nd class) for EUR 79.90 per year
- My BahnCard 50 (1st class) for EUR 241 per year
The My BahnCard 25/50 is valid for 12 months from the first day of validity.
Yes, your My BahnCard 25 or My BahnCard 50 is automatically renewed for one year unless you cancel it in writing at least 4 weeks before it is due to expire. The follow-up card will be either a new My BahnCard or a regular or reduced BahnCard for 1st or 2nd class.
You can cancel your My BahnCard up to 4 weeks before the end of the validity period.
Simply use your customer account:
- Log in to your customer account via website.
- Under "BahnCard" and "Options" you can find out whether you can cancel.
- If cancellation is possible, confirm by clicking "Cancel BahnCard".
Passengers aged 18 and up can order their My BahnCard here online.
The cards can also be purchased at a DB Travel Centre, a Deutsche Bahn agency or in the DB Navigator app.
Note:
My BahnCard is a subscription product and may not be purchased by anyone under the age of 18. For these young travellers, the card must be purchased at a DB Travel Centre or DB agency by a parent or guardian.
BahnCard Services lets you manage your BahnCard, use your digital BahnCard, view invoice documents, order a replacement card and much more online.
BahnCards can be purchased up to 6 months in advance. Tickets can be booked up to 12 months in advance. It is not necessary to already have a valid BahnCard at the time of booking for a journey planned in the future. A valid BahnCard must only be presented on the day of travel.
A BahnCard can only be purchased by a person with a customer account on bahn.de. A valid, personal e-mail address is required by the person creating a customer account. To be able to use and present the digital BahnCard, customers also need the customer account in order to log into the DB Navigator app. In DB Navigator, the digital BahnCard is stored in the customer account; the account holder can access it when logged in.