Where public transport prices are increasing in Germany on August 1

Germany’s public transport network is divided into around 60 tariff areas. On August 1, seven local transport associations will raise ticket prices. Here’s what passengers need to know:

7 German transport associations to raise prices

Every so often, local transport associations in Germany raise their ticket prices. From August 1, tickets will be more expensive for U-Bahns, S-Bahns, trams and buses operated by these seven associations.

Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund (MDV)

Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund operates public transport in Greater Halle, including Leipzig, Halle and Dessau. 

The transport association will raise ticket prices by an average of 5 percent. 14 different ticket types will be affected, while the cost of the ABO Light, ABO Light 10 Uhr, BildungsTicket, and more will stay the same.

One ticket is actually getting cheaper: the 24-Stunden-Karte. From August 1, the ticket will be 50 percent cheaper for one or two passengers, and passengers with a 24-Stunden-Karte can travel with up to three children for free.

Nahverkehr Mainfranken (NVM)

The Nahverkehr Mainfranken operates public transport in the Mainfranken region, which includes Würzburg and Schweinfurt, and serves around one million people.

On August 1, the transport association will increase ticket prices by an average of 4,8 percent. However, the cost of the NVM 365-euro ticket will remain unchanged until the end of July 2027.

Also important to know is that unstamped tickets purchased before January 1, 2025, are now no longer valid.

Vogtlandbahn

The Vogtlandbahn operates transport services in Zwickau, Gera and even parts of neighbouring Czechia. On August 1, 2026, the association will raise ticket prices by an average of 8,49 percent.

The cost of a day ticket will increase from 12 euros to 13 euros, and the price of multiple-ticket subscriptions will also increase. The cost of the BildungsTicket, Sachsen-Ticket, EgroNet-Ticket, the FerienTicket Sachsen, and the FerienTicket VVV + VMS will stay the same.

Unstamped single-journey and five-journey tickets can be used until August 14. Passengers then have until September 30, 2026, to visit any customer service office and get a refund on their old ticket at no extra cost.

Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT)

The Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen operates public transport in central Thüringia, including Erfurt, Weimar, Jena and Gera. From August 1, the association will raise ticket prices by an average of 4,69 percent, this will also apply to transport run by Jena’s local Jenaer Nahverkehrs (JNV) and JES Verkehrsgesellschaft.

Passengers with unstamped tickets bought before August 1 have until October 31, 2026, to use the old tickets.

Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien (ZVON)

The Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien operates transport services in parts of Brandenburg and Saxony, including Dresden, Cottbus, Görlitz and Bautzen.

The ZVON will increase ticket prices by an average of 7,3 percent, but the BildungsTicket, SeniorenTicket and school group tickets will stay the same price.

Single journey and day tickets bought before the price rise must be used by July 31. Week and monthly tickets can be used until their expiration date. Unused tickets bought before the price rise can be stamped and used until November 1, 2026.

Verkehrsverbund Ems Jade (VEJ)

The Verkehrsverbund Ems Jade serves 22 million passengers every year and has 237 lines, operating in Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Friesland, among other towns. 

On August 1, the VEJ will raise prices by an average of 3 percent. A ticket from Emden to Aurich will cost 7,60 euros rather than 7,40 euros.

Verkehrsverbund Bodensee-Oberschwaben (Bodo)

The Verkehrsverbund Bodensee-Oberschwaben operates transport services in Landkreis Ravensburg and Lindau (Bodensee). On August 1, the association will increase prices by an average of 3,9 percent, smaller than the 5,2 percent increase in 2025.

The Bodo will increase the price of practically all tickets, except the “additional” Deutschlandticket. The cost of a single ticket will increase from 3 euros to 3,10 euros, and a group day ticket from 23,80 euros to 24,80 euros.