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For 49 euros a month, you should be allowed to travel on all buses and trains in local transport throughout Germany from May 1st. exceptions remain.
From May 1, 2023, people in Germany can 49 euros travel across the country every month. Unlike the 9-euro ticket, it will not be limited to three months. It is unlimited. Commuters in particular should save a lot of money with the subscription, which can be canceled monthly. But for which routes is the ticket actually valid?
Deutschlandticket: Which means of transport you can use
As with the 9-euro predecessor, the 49-euro ticket should be valid for all buses and trains in the city public transport be valid throughout Germany. This also includes all transport companies and associations.
That means: The entire nationwide regional traffic of Deutsche Bahn and private railway companies, such as Veolia Transport and Transdev, can be used with it. According to the latter, the ticket ends at the national border. So who ins abroad traveling and using the ticket should inquire prior to departure if an additional one is required.
the Ticket Applies to: Trams, regular buses, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, 2nd class on regional trains, 2nd class on regional express trains and ferries.
more on the subject: 49-euro ticket: offer is scheduled to start on April 1, 2023
49-euro ticket: Please note the following exception
The ticket is not intended for first class. Not every train can be used with the Deutschlandticket, such as those in the long-distance. These are: EC, IC and ICE. As with the 9-euro ticket, the additional regional designation, such as “RE”, could make further exceptions possible.
The Deutsche Bahn competition has also been ruled out so far. “We are committed to including long-distance buses in the Deutschlandticket and, to our knowledge, the BMDV is currently examining such an inclusion“, it says at “flixtrain“.
who already have one subscription with a local transport association, does not have to do anything at the moment. Don’t cancel either. The Berliner Verkehrsvertriebe report: “We will get back to you in good time before the nationwide start as soon as the details of the new Deutschlandticket have been finalized.” A change should be possible for all existing and subscription customers without financial disadvantages, he adds Transport association in the Trier region.
Germany ticket: bike and dog included?
Note: it is not transferable. In the future, children and dogs will also not always be allowed to travel with the Deutschlandticket.
Regional differences can continue to exist. In Baden-Württemberg, for example, regional trains can be taken free of charge from 9 a.m. on weekdays and at weekends. In Hesse, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, you can take your bike with you for free.
the Transport association Berlin-Brandenburg says: “Basically, we can say that all actors are currently still in the discussion and consultation for a smooth implementation. It should be borne in mind that intensive work is being done on a Germany-wide, uniform solution for all implementation problems. In particular, the organizational and technical details still have to be clarified, including the rules for taking along.”
Deutschlandticket: What about ferries?
In Berlin, local public transport also includes ferries. You can use them with the Deutschlandticket, according to Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe. but tourist ferries not from private providers. You need a different ticket for that.
It is similar with some tourist railways, the one own price system to have. This includes, for example, the Bavarian Zugspitzbahn. Internally, however, it is still being checked whether and under what conditions she can participate. (cat)
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