Benefits for you:
- For a short time only: get your BahnCard 50 at a promotional price*
- 50% discount on the flexible fare and 25% discount on saver and super saver fares in long-distance transport (not including City-Ticket)
- Discounts on certain local transport offers
BahnCard 50, second class
BahnCard 50, first class
My BahnCard 50, 2nd class
My BahnCard 50, 1st class
*Note
You can buy the BahnCard 50 (regular, reduced, My BahnCard or senior citizens) online or in the DB Navigator app, as well as at DB Travel Centres and DB agencies. The last possible first day of validity is 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
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.