Hi! Have you heard about the 49 euro ticket in Germany? You can travel all over the country with it for only 49 euros per month! Here's everything you need to know about it.
What is the 49 euro ticket?
The 49 euro ticket is a flat rate for regional transport in Germany. With the so-called Deutschlandticket or Dticket, you can use public transportation throughout the country starting May 1st.
How can I get the Ticket?
Since April 3rd, you have been able to buy the Ticket online via bahn.de, deutschlandticket.de, or via the apps of the regional transport companies in Germany. The Ticket can only be purchased as a subscription but can be canceled monthly. You can book it in advance for any month, and the Ticket's start date is always the first day of the month.
How much does the ticket cost?
The Ticket costs 49 euros per month.
Who can use the Ticket?
Everyone can use the Ticket, including tourists.
Where is the Ticket valid, and where is it not?
The Ticket is valid on all local and regional buses, trams, and metros, as well as on S-Bahn and local and regional trains across Germany. However, it is not valid on long-distance coaches or trains such as Intercity (IC), Intercity-Express (ICE), and Eurocity (EC). For long distances, you will need an extra ticket.
What can I do with the Ticket?
Using the Ticket, you can use public transport to roam the city you are in indefinitely. Additionally, you can also discover Germany with it. For example, from Frankfurt, you can travel to Berlin in about 8 and a half hours with 3 train changes. From Berlin, you could go to Hamburg in 4 hours and 20 minutes with just one transfer or head south to Munich with 3 train changes and a total travel time of about 9 and a half hours.
Why is Germany offering this Ticket?
The 49 euro ticket is the permanent successor of the 9 euro ticket offered during the summer of '22. The idea was to help people switch from cars to more climate-friendly means of transportation. The Ticket was a success, and the new 49-euro Ticket is being introduced with contributions from individual German states and the federal government to make it happen.
Are there any problems with the Ticket?
If the demand for regional transport increases when the 49 euro ticket is introduced, Deutsche Bahn expects they will be unable to add more trains. Some people may remember full trains last summer when the 9 euro ticket was available.
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