Germany-Ticket

The Deutschlandticket is your nationwide flat rate for all local and regional public transport. It allows you to use all buses, trams, subways (U-Bahn), S-Bahn, and regional trains (RE/RB) in 2nd class.

It is available as a monthly subscription for €63.

Your benefits at TicketPlus+: Our ticket offers key advantages over the standard Deutschlandticket:

• Flexible Pause⁠ Function: You can easily pause your subscription until 23:59 on the last day of the month – indefinite, no automatic reactivation.

• Free vouchers: You receive free minutes and unlocks for sharing services (e.g., e-scooters, e-bikes, or car sharing) from us every month.

Your Deutschlandticket is your flat rate for almost all public transport across Germany. Here’s a simple breakdown:

✅ Where your ticket IS valid:

• All local buses (Stadtbus, Regionalbus)

• Trams (Straßenbahnen)

• S-Bahn and U-Bahn (subways)

• Regional trains (RE and RB) in 2nd class only.

This applies nationwide, no matter which company operates the service.

❌ Where your ticket is NOT valid:

• Long-distance trains (e.g., ICE, IC, EC, or ECE)

• Private providers like FlixTrain or FlixBus

• Tourist transport (e.g., historical trains or sightseeing buses)

• 1st Class carriages in any train.

Good to know (Special Cases):

• On-Call Buses (Rufbus): You can generally use them, but many transport associations charge a small "comfort surcharge" (Komfortzuschlag) that is not included in the ticket.

• Travel Abroad: As a rule, the ticket is only valid within Germany's borders. There are a few exceptions for specific border routes (e.g., to Salzburg, AT or Venlo, NL). Please check these specific routes with the local transport association before you travel.

No, the Deutschlandticket is strictly personal and cannot be given to anyone else.

It is only valid for you, along with an official photo ID (like an ID card or passport). Your name and date of birth are digitally stored on the ticket, and this will be checked during an inspection.

The Deutschlandticket is a personal ticket that is only valid for you. As a general rule, you cannot bring other people, dogs, or bicycles for free.

Here are the details:

• Other People: No. The ticket is only valid for the person named on it. Any companions must purchase their own ticket.

• Children: Yes, children under 6 years old can travel with you for free and do not need a ticket. Children aged 6 and over must have their own valid ticket.

• Dogs & Bicycles: This is not included in the Deutschlandticket. The rules vary significantly across Germany and depend on the local transport association (Verkehrsverbund). In many regions, you must buy an additional ticket (e.g., a bicycle ticket or a ticket for your dog).

Our tip: Please always check the specific rules for taking dogs or bicycles with the local transport provider for your route before you travel.

The Deutschlandticket is always a monthly subscription. It is not a one-time ticket. It automatically renews each month unless you pause⁠ or cancel it.

This includes a critical rule set by German tariff law, which applies to your first month:

• Purchase before the 10th: If you buy before the 10th of the month, you can flexibly pause or cancel for the following month.

• Purchase on or after the 10th: If you buy on or after the 10th, you are committed for at least two months. You cannot pause or cancel for the immediately following month.

Example: If you buy on May 12th, your subscription will automatically run for May and June. The earliest you can pause or cancel is for July.

The Deutschlandticket is always valid for one full calendar month—that is, from the first day of the month (e.g., May 1) to the last day of the month (e.g., May 31).

This is very important to know: It is not a 30-day ticket that is valid from the day of purchase.

• If you buy your ticket on May 15th: It is only valid until May 31st.

• The full price is charged: Even if you buy mid-month, the full monthly price of €63 is due. There is no pro-rata pricing.

Important Subscription Rule: Please note this is a subscription. If you buy in your first month on or after the 10th, you cannot pause or cancel for the following month. Your subscription will then be valid for at least two months.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to order the Deutschland-Semesterticket through TicketPlus+.

The Semesterticket is a special offer organized directly by universities in cooperation with regional transport associations or student unions (Studierendenwerke).

Therefore, please contact your university or the responsible student union directly to find out how to receive your Deutschland-Semesterticket.

Yes, you need a smartphone for the Deutschlandticket from TicketPlus+. We offer the ticket exclusively as a digital mobile ticket.

Here are the details on other formats:

• PDF / Paper Printout: These formats are not permitted. According to the nationwide tariff regulations, a Deutschlandticket as a PDF or paper printout is invalid (due to risk of forgery) and will not be accepted during inspections.

• Chip Card: While the Deutschlandticket is available as a chip card from other providers (like regional transport authorities), we at TicketPlus+ are a fully digital company. This focus allows us to provide you with instant access to your ticket and unique benefits, like our flexible pause function, which a physical chip card cannot support.

You will receive your valid ticket from us directly in the TicketPlus+ App or you can save it to your Apple or Google Wallet.

Every new customer receives the €20 new customer bonus – you don't have to win it on the wheel: the wheel is illustrative only and not connected to any random draw. The bonus requires a confirmed newsletter subscription, a valid purchase of the Germany Ticket via TicketPlus+ and an active, uncancelled membership. The T&Cs apply.