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Holders of a BahnCard 50 can take one person with them at the same discount (50% on flexible fares, 25% on saver fares), valid for journeys between 1 May and 30 September 2025 on DB long-distance services within Germany. Simply add a second traveller with a BahnCard 50 discount in the same travel class when booking.

This is how it works:

  1. Enter desired route
  2. Select travellers (2 travellers with BahnCard 50 discount in the same class)
  3. Select connection and offer
  4. Travel and save together
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Don't have a BahnCard 50 yet?

You can purchase every BahnCard 50 online, in the DB Navigator app and at DB travel centres and Deutsche Bahn agencies.

BahnCard 50, second class
50% discount on the flexible fare and 25% discount on saver offers in long-distance transport (City-Ticket is not included)
Further information: BahnCard 50, second class
EUR 244
Order now: BahnCard 50, second class

BahnCard 50, first class
50% discount on the flexible fare and 25% discount on saver offers in long-distance transport (City-Ticket is not included)
Further information: BahnCard 50, first class
EUR 492
Order now: BahnCard 50, first class

Trial BahnCard 50, 2nd class
Immediate savings: the trial BahnCard is often worth it from the first journey onwards
Further information: Trial BahnCard 50, 2nd class
EUR 76.90
Order now: Trial BahnCard 50, 2nd class

Trial BahnCard 50, 1st class
Immediate savings: the trial BahnCard is often worth it from the first journey onwards
Further information: Trial BahnCard 50, 1st class
EUR 152
Order now: Trial BahnCard 50, 1st class

My BahnCard 50, 2nd class
50% discount on the flexible fare and 25% discount on the saver fares for long-distance travel
Further information: My BahnCard 50, 2nd class
EUR 79.90
Order now: My BahnCard 50, 2nd class

My BahnCard 50, 1st class
50% discount on the flexible fare and 25% discount on the saver fares for long-distance travel
Further information: My BahnCard 50, 1st class
EUR 241
Order now: My BahnCard 50, 1st class

BahnCard Business 50, second class
50 % discount on flexible fares and 25 % discount on super saver and saver fares in second class
Further information: BahnCard Business 50, second class
313 EUR

BahnCard Business 50, first class
50 % discount on flexible fares and 25 % discount on super saver and saver fares in first and second class
Further information: BahnCard Business 50, first class
626 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

The special offer is available from 1 May to 30 September 2025. In this period, BahnCard 50 holders can take a second passenger with them in the same travel class and at the same discount. You must make the return journey by 30 September 2025 and book it together with the outward journey.

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The BahnCard 50 holder adds a second passenger during the booking process. They must also specify the BahnCard 50 discount and the same travel class for this person. The accompanying person receives the same discounts as the holder of the BahnCard 50, without needing their own discount card. Both passengers must be booked on one ticket.

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No, the special offer is only available for travel between 1 May and 30 September 2025, and the return journey must also be made by 30 September 2025 at the latest.

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You can buy tickets online or in the DB Navigator app, as well as at DB travel centres, DB agencies and DB ticket machines.

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If the person travelling with you has a BahnCard 25, do not enter this when booking the shared journey. You must select a BahnCard 50 discount for both passengers.

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No, the special offer is only available for journeys within Germany and not for cross-border journeys.

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No, the special offer is not available for local transport tickets (e.g. transport association offers or the standard price of the Deutschlandtarif). It is only available for long-distance tickets within Germany if at least one leg of the journey is on an ICE or IC/EC train.

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No, that is unfortunately not possible. If the conditions of the booked offer allow for cancellation, you can cancel the entire ticket. It is not possible for only one of the two booked passengers to cancel.

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Yes, BahnCard Business 50 holders can also use the special offer.

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Holders of a BahnCard 50 can take one passenger with them as often as they like during the promotion period  and thus take advantage of the promotion.

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