Quick answer
Deutschlandticket
63 €
per month by subscription
Applies from 1 January 2026
Valid on participating local and regional public transport, not generally on ICE, IC or EC. State or provider discounts and cancellation mechanics can differ.
Last verified 22 August 2026 · Federal Government of Germany (opens in a new tab)
What is changing?
The regular monthly subscription price is €63. Providers and federal states can offer separately funded student, trainee, social or job-ticket arrangements.
The basic scope remains local and regional public transport. It is personal, normally digital and not a general long-distance rail pass.
The Deutschlandsemesterticket and employer-supported Jobticket follow separate pricing mechanics. A university, employer or local transport association may pass on a different amount, so the regular nationwide price should not be copied into every discounted-ticket calculation.
The subscription is sold by transport companies and associations rather than through one mandatory national seller. Contract management, payment methods, cancellation cut-offs and replacement procedures therefore depend on the provider even though the core area of validity is nationwide.
When does it take effect?
The price applies to subscription months from January 2026. Provider cancellation deadlines and billing mechanics can differ.
Who is affected?
- Existing Deutschlandticket subscribers paying the standard price.
- New subscribers comparing the ticket with local passes.
- Students and employees whose discounted ticket is calculated from or connected to the standard price.
What do you need to do?
- Check the price and cancellation deadline shown by your own transport provider.
- Ask your employer, university or municipality whether a subsidised version applies.
- Carry the required identification because the ticket is personal.
- Buy a separate ticket before using services that are not included, especially most long-distance trains.
Example
Example
A full year at the standard subscription price
Twelve months at €63 equals €756. A discounted Jobticket, semester ticket or local social ticket can produce a different total.
Example only, for illustration. Your own amount depends on your circumstances.
Official information and sources
The status and figures above were checked against the primary authorities below. Media reports are not used as the sole authority for rule changes.
Deutschlandticket questions and answers
Federal Government of Germany
Official overview of the 2026 price, subscription model, validity and state-funded local discounts.
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Frequently asked questions
The regular nationwide subscription price is €63 in 2026. Providers, employers, universities and federal states can offer separately subsidised versions.
Generally no. It is for participating local and regional transport. A few route-specific exceptions can exist, so check the operator before boarding a long-distance service.
No. The regular ticket is personal and not transferable. Carry the identification required by the provider for checks.
Usually not. It is a continuing subscription until cancelled under the provider’s terms. Check the cut-off date before the month you want the subscription to end.
This section tracks practical rule changes, not general daily news.
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