Berlin, November 6, 2025 – Germany’s transport ministers confirmed: the beloved Deutschlandticket (D-Ticket) jumps from €58 to €63 starting January 1, 2026. That’s €5 more – but unlimited local and regional trains, buses, trams, and subways nationwide remain a steal.
Why the Price Hike?
Rising costs hit transport companies hard: energy, staff wages, and infrastructure. Federal and state governments pump €3 billion yearly, but a €800 million gap loomed. Ministers bridged it with this “socially acceptable” increase.
From 2027, an index ties future prices to costs – keeping jumps small (low single-digit percent).
What You Get for €63
- Unlimited rides: All regional trains (RE, RB, IRE, S-Bahn), buses, trams, U-Bahns in 16 states.
- Cross-border perks: Free to Salzburg (AT), Basel (CH), Strasbourg (FR) on select routes.
- Family bonus: Kids under 6 free; many states let one adult bring kids 6-14 free on weekends.
- Digital ease: Buy/cancel anytime via DB Navigator app. No paper tickets.
Who Benefits Most in 2026?
Commuters: €63 beats €200+ monthly car costs.
Tourists: Pair with €29 Eurail Germany Pass for occasional ICE high-speed days.
Digital nomads: Work from Black Forest cafes or Baltic beaches – zero extra fares.
Families: Summer holidays for €189 (3 months) vs. €500+ in fuel.
5 Unbeatable 2026 Itineraries
1. Rhine Romance (3 days)
Cologne → Koblenz → Mainz. 42 castles, vineyards, zero driving.
2. Baltic Bliss (5 days)
Hamburg → Lübeck → Stralsund → Rügen Island. Beaches + chalk cliffs.
3. Fairy-Tale Road (7 days)
Frankfurt → Kassel → Bremen. Grimm brothers’ forests and hanseatic gems.
4. Alpine Adventure (4 days)
Munich → Garmisch → Füssen (Neuschwanstein). Hike or Zugspitze cable car.
5. Wine & History Loop (weekend)
Freiburg → Baden-Baden → Heidelberg. Thermal spas + medieval towns.
Fine Print
- No ICE/IC/EC high-speed trains.
- Bikes: €6-9/day extra.
- Jobticket discount: Employers cover 25% → you pay €44.10.
- Cancel by 10th of month.
Pro Tip
Lock in €58 for December 2025 now. Subscriptions auto-renew at €63 unless canceled.
14 million users prove it: D-Ticket revolutionized German travel. At €63 (€2.10/day), it still crushes car ownership costs and keeps Europe green. Grab yours at bahn.de – your 2026 adventure awaits.