Advantages
- 44 hours of flexible travel on ICE trains - for just EUR 44
- Valid for any number of long-distance journeys within Germany
- On weekends in February and March from Friday (6 pm) to Sunday (2 pm)
- No need to book in advance. Simply get on board.
Frequently asked questions about the 44-hour ticket for young people
The 44-hour ticket for young people is an offer for young travellers up to the age of 26 that allows them to travel flexibly and cheaply on DB long-distance services over a weekend from Friday (6 pm) to Sunday (2 pm). The ticket can be used for any number of long-distance journeys in second class within Germany while it is valid. It is not necessary for the passenger to book in advance. The journey must be completed by 2 pm on the Sunday.
The 44-hour ticket for young people can be booked for the following weekends in February and March:
- 6-8 February 2026
- 13-15 February 2026
- 20-22 February 2026
- 27 February - 1 March 2026
- 6-8 March 2026
- 13-15 March 2026
- 20-22 March 2026
The offer can be booked up to one day before the first day of validity, i.e. until Thursday for the coming weekend.
The offer can be purchased online and in the DB Navigator app, in DB Travel Centres and DB agencies.
The 44-hour ticket for young people is an offer for young travellers up to the age of 26. Eligibility is based on the passenger's age on the first day of travel. The passenger's age will be checked on the train during the ticket inspection.
Children under the age of 6 can be taken along free of charge with the 44-hour ticket for young people. Children aged 6 to 14 cannot be taken along free of charge with the 44-hour ticket for young people. They require their own ticket.
The ticket can also be booked for children travelling alone. Please select the passenger type "15-26 years". If you buy the 44-hour ticket for young people via www.bahn.de/44Stunden, you do not need to state your age. The ticket always says "Person aged 15-26". However, the tickets will of course be accepted for children on the train.
No, the 44-hour ticket for young people cannot be exchanged or cancelled.
Immediate cancellation
Tickets booked on int.bahn.de or in DB Navigator can be cancelled free of charge within a period of 3 hours (180 minutes) after purchase, regardless of the terms and conditions of the offer in question.The amount paid will be refunded in full.
The 44-hour ticket for young people is valid on all long-distance trains within Germany. Trains in the ICE, IC, EC, RJ, RJX, TGV and ECE categories can be used.
No, there is no additional BahnCard discount.
No, you cannot buy a City-Ticket to add to the 44-hour ticket for young people.