Frequently asked questions about "General"

The Deutschland-Ticket is the successor to the 9-Euro-Ticket, which was offered as a special measure in the summer months of 2022. The 9-Euro-Ticket was introduced by the German government to relieve the burden on people due to the sharp rise in costs for electricity, food, heating and mobility.

It was a great success and also helped the environment by encouraging greater use of public transport. As a result, the Deutschland-Ticket is to be offered as a permanent season ticket as part of the third federal relief package in cooperation between the federal and state governments.

As a flat rate for regional transport, the Deutschland-Ticket simplifies local transport fares by enabling travel across different states and tariff zones. It therefore makes it even easier to switch the car for more environmentally friendly means of transport.

You can find the various subscription offers at bahn.de/pendler or via the timetable information on int.bahn.de after entering your route.

You can cancel your Deutschland-Ticket yourself at any time, within the applicable cancellation periods, via the "Aboportal" or in the DB Navigator app.

Customers can purchase the Deutschland-Ticket via DB sales channels and the DB Navigator app, as well as at DB Travel Centres throughout Germany. Many other transport companies will also sell the Deutschland-Ticket in their sales channels.

The Deutschland-Ticket can be used throughout Germany on all local trains such as RB, RE, S-Bahn trains (SPNV) and also on public transport such as buses, trams, subways, etc. (ÖPNV) of the participating state tariffs, transit authorities and transport companies in accordance with the area of validity and their conditions for any number of journeys. This applies regardless of which transport company, transit authority or national tariff is noted on the ticket itself. A Deutschland-Ticket purchased in Munich, for example, can therefore also be used for journeys in Frankfurt and the surrounding area.

Please note, however, that the Deutschland-Ticket is generally not valid on trains operated by DB Fernverkehr AG or other long-distance providers such as FlixTrain (e.g. IC, EC, ICE, but also RE of DB Fernverkehr AG). DB Fernverkehr is currently in talks with the federal states and local transport authorities about exceptions on certain sections of the route.
The Deutschland-Ticket can be used before and after a long distance train. However, a separate ticket is then always required for the long-distance route. This has an impact on any passenger rights. If you miss the connecting long distance train, the train connection is not canceled and no refund claims can be made.

Furthermore, the Deutschland-Ticket is not valid on means of transport that are operated primarily for tourist or historical purposes.

Yes, the Deutschland-Ticket is available as a subscription with monthly payment.

No, you can only purchase the Deutschland-Ticket as a subscription.

An upgrade to first class is available in accordance with the tariff conditions of the nationwide ticketing system (Deutschlandtarif) as a single upgrade, or as a monthly upgrade for season tickets, or within the areas of validity of the transport associations and regional ticketing systems in accordance with their conditions. 

An upgrade to first class is available in accordance with the tariff conditions of the nationwide ticketing system (Deutschlandtarif) as a single upgrade, or within the areas of validity of the transport associations and regional ticketing systems in accordance with their conditions. Upgrade tickets are available for single journeys or on a monthly basis.

In principle, this is not possible, as the Deutschlandticket is an offer with a significantly reduced fare in accordance with Section 3 of the Rail Transport Ordinance (EVO). This means that travellers with a Deutschlandticket must always buy a separate ticket to use a long distance train.

In exceptional cases,

• if a cancellation or train delay affects the last connection of the day with arrival by midnight a delay
• or cancellation occurs on a train connection with scheduled arrival between 0 a.m. and 5 a.m.
• and the delay at the destination is at least 60 minutes the use of an ICE or IC/EC train is also possible within the framework of the regulations of §11 Para. 2 of the Railway Traffic Ordinance (EVO).

The following also applies in this case: You must first purchase a separate ticket for the use of ICE or IC/EC trains, the fare for which will then be reimbursed up to an amount of 120 euros as part of the settlement of passenger rights.

The Deutschland-Ticket can be used before and after a journey on a long-distance train. However, a separate ticket is always required for the long-distance journey. This may have implications for passenger rights. If you miss the long-distance train you have booked following your journey on a local/regional service, you are not entitled to travel on another train with the same ticket and cannot claim a refund.

No. The Deutschland-Ticket is only available for second class. 

The federal and state governments agreed to offer the Deutschland-Ticket as a subscription product. It is valid nationwide and enables journeys throughout Germany on local public transport and regional rail transport operated by all participating transport companies and transport associations, and across all regional fare systems, even areas not included in an association.

Overview
The Deutschland-Ticket's fare regulations are standardised for the whole of Germany. The subscription ticket is person-specific and therefore non-transferable.

• Price: EUR 63 per month 
• Contract period: Can be cancelled monthly. If a customer cancels the ticket by the 10th day of the month, the subscription ends on the last day of the same month. Cancellation after the 10th day means the subscription ends on the last day of the following month.
• Validity: Nationwide in Germany on local public transport (i.e. on all buses, trams, light rail, underground and S-Bahn trains) and on regional trains and regional express trains in 2nd class. The Deutschland-Ticket is not valid on long-distance transport, i.e. ICE, IC or EC trains.

The exact conditions of your Deutschland-Ticket can be found in the fare conditions of your respective network (transport association, regional fare system, Deutschlandtarif).

The Deutschland-Ticket is a ticket-offer to use public transport across Germany.