Germany’s flat-fare Deutschlandticket—the subscription that allows unlimited travel on local and regional public transport nationwide—now costs €63 per month, up from €58, after a long-debated adjustment that took effect on 1 January 2026.
Federal and state transport ministers approved the €5 increase last autumn to offset rising energy and wage costs and to ensure continued funding of the ticket through 2030. Despite the hike, the pass remains heavily subsidised, with Berlin-Munich frequent travellers still saving more than €200 per month versus conventional fares.
Employers that offer the Job-Ticket discount can shield staff from most of the increase: companies providing the mandatory 25 % subsidy will see the employee contribution capped at €59.85. HR departments should update payroll deductions and inform expatriate assignees who rely on the pass for first-mile/last-mile commutes.
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For international assignees and business travellers who need the proper paperwork before they can even step onto a German tram, VisaHQ can simplify the visa process. The service’s intuitive portal handles German visa applications end-to-end, offers live status tracking, and integrates with corporate mobility programs—visit https://www.visahq.com/germany/ to see how it can support your travel or relocation plans.
Because the ticket is cancellable monthly, some transport associations fear churn if service quality dips during winter engineering works. However, mobility-budget providers report steady corporate demand as firms seek to lower Scope 3 emissions and parking costs.
Travel-policy tip: remind staff that the Deutschlandticket is not valid on long-distance ICE or IC trains; upgrading to Flexpreis tickets for inter-city legs may still be more cost-effective than reimbursing mileage or car rentals.
Federal and state transport ministers approved the €5 increase last autumn to offset rising energy and wage costs and to ensure continued funding of the ticket through 2030. Despite the hike, the pass remains heavily subsidised, with Berlin-Munich frequent travellers still saving more than €200 per month versus conventional fares.
Employers that offer the Job-Ticket discount can shield staff from most of the increase: companies providing the mandatory 25 % subsidy will see the employee contribution capped at €59.85. HR departments should update payroll deductions and inform expatriate assignees who rely on the pass for first-mile/last-mile commutes.
For international assignees and business travellers who need the proper paperwork before they can even step onto a German tram, VisaHQ can simplify the visa process. The service’s intuitive portal handles German visa applications end-to-end, offers live status tracking, and integrates with corporate mobility programs—visit https://www.visahq.com/germany/ to see how it can support your travel or relocation plans.
Because the ticket is cancellable monthly, some transport associations fear churn if service quality dips during winter engineering works. However, mobility-budget providers report steady corporate demand as firms seek to lower Scope 3 emissions and parking costs.
Travel-policy tip: remind staff that the Deutschlandticket is not valid on long-distance ICE or IC trains; upgrading to Flexpreis tickets for inter-city legs may still be more cost-effective than reimbursing mileage or car rentals.
