Germany's Deutschlandticket price to rise to €66.80 in 2027
The monthly transport pass will see its first price increase determined by a new cost-based formula.
Quick Look
- Germany's nationwide Deutschlandticket will increase to €66.80 per month starting January 1, 2027.
- The €3.80 hike is the first to be set by a new cost-based formula, accounting for rising personnel and energy expenses while federal and state subsidies remain capped.
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Why It Matters
The Deutschlandticket was launched in 2023 at €49 per month to provide access to local and regional public transport across Germany.
Germany's nationwide Deutschlandticket will cost €66.80 ($78) per month from January 1, 2027, up from the current €63, transport authorities said on Wednesday.
It is the first price increase to be determined using a new cost-based formula rather than through political negotiations between Germany's federal and state governments.
Why is the Deutschlandticket getting more expensive?
The €3.80 increase reflects rising personnel, energy and other operating costs, according to Bavaria's Transport Ministry, which currently chairs the conference of Germany's state transport ministers.
The new formula also takes into account that federal and state subsidies remain fixed at a combined €3 billion ($3.5 billion) a year.
The discounted job ticket will rise to €63.46, while the student semester ticket will cost €40.08.
Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, said the ticket remained "a very attractive offer" despite the increase.
How popular is the Deutschlandticket?
Around 14.5 million people currently use the Deutschlandticket, which covers local and regional public transport across Germany.
It was launched at €49 a month in 2023 and currently costs €63. The new price means the ticket will have become around 36% more expensive since its launch.
What to Watch
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Deutschlandticket price will increase to €66.80 on January 1, 2027.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will the price increase lead to a decline in ticket subscriptions?
