The Deutschlandticket: Germany's everything-local pass
One subscription, every bus, tram, U-Bahn, S-Bahn and regional train in Germany: what €63/month covers, what it excludes, job tickets and cancellation.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
What does the Deutschlandticket cover?
The Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month (2026) and covers ALL local and regional public transport nationwide: buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn and regional trains (RB/RE) in every German city and region. It excludes long-distance ICE/IC/EC trains and Flixtrain. It is subscription-only, cancellable monthly.
Why it's the best deal in German life
Before 2023, a Munich monthly pass alone cost more. Now €63 rides Munich, then Berlin on the weekend (via regional trains if you're patient), then every village bus in between. Any commute + occasional trips beats per-ride pricing immediately: single rides run €2.80-4.30 in big cities - 20 rides and you're ahead.
The fine print that matters
- Subscription only (monthly cancellable by the 10th for month-end ⚠️ VERIFY cutoff) - no single-month paper version; get it via any transit app (BVG, MVV, DB Navigator...)
- NOT valid on ICE/IC/EC - the white fast trains. Regional-only means Berlin-Munich takes 8+ hours vs 4 (trains guide for when to pay for speed)
- First class: not included; some regions sell upgrades
- Bikes: NOT included - local bike day-passes still apply
- Job-Ticket: employers subsidizing ≥25% trigger a further 5% state discount - many expats ride for €30-45; ask HR
- Semester version: unis increasingly bundle a discounted Deutschland-Semesterticket ⚠️ VERIFY current €29-ish rate
Frequently asked questions
Airport trains?
S-Bahn/regional airport connections: yes (BER, most airports). The Frankfurt ICE airport shuttle: no.
Kids?
Under 6 free anyway; school tickets often convert to D-Ticket versions.
Can tourists buy it?
Anyone can subscribe with an app + payment method - just cancel before month 2.
Is checking really enforced?
Yes, plainclothes inspections; €60 penalty fare without a valid ticket. The app ticket must be active BEFORE boarding.
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