Breaking: Deutschlandticket will cost 63 euros from January 2026

Transport ministers representing German federal states have announced that the Deutschlandticket will cost passengers 63 euros per month from January 1, 2026.

Deutschlandticket price rise announced for 2026

The monthly cost of a Deutschlandticket subscription will rise from 58 euros to 63 euros on January 1, 2026. The announcement comes after state ministers and federal transport minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) met in Munich to discuss the rise.

The Deutschlandticket was first introduced in May 2023 and initially cost 49 euros per month, before the price was increased to 58 euros in January 2025. The ticket grants holders unlimited use of public and regional transport across the whole of Germany.

Deutschlandticket currently used by 14 million passengers

According to industry figures, 14 million people in Germany currently have a Deutschlandticket subscription. However, subscription figures may change when the new price rise is introduced.

In July, a report by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) and Deutsche Bahn found that Deutschlandticket subscription numbers fell significantly in the month following the previous price rise, from 14,5 million to 13,4 million.

How the Deutschlandticket is financed has long been a controversial topic. While the ticket was introduced by the federal government, both the federal and state governments contribute 1,5 billion euros to funding the ticket each year. But state governments argue that the federal government should contribute the lion’s share.

Transport ministers announced that, starting in 2027, the Deutschlandticket price will be determined by an index they will develop in the coming months. The index will consider wages and energy costs in the transport industry.