Update: The Deutschlandticket currently costs €63 per month.
Who gets the Germany ticket for €29?
Attention students: from the 2024/2025 summer semester, the Deutschlandticket will be available for just €29.40 per month – that’s 60% cheaper than the regular price of €58. With this ticket, you can use public transport throughout Germany, including regional trains, buses, streetcars, underground and suburban trains.
Key facts:
- Who can use it? Enrolled students with a valid student ID or certificate of enrollment.
- What is included: All local public transport throughout Germany.
- Wie kaufen?
- Option 1: über deinen regionalen Verkehrsbetrieb in deiner Stadt und über deine Hochschule.
- Option 2: The regular Germany ticket (not discounted) is available via the TicketPlus+ app, with simple payment via Apple Pay or Google Pay.Option 2: The regular Germany ticket (not discounted) is available via the TicketPlus+ app, with simple payment via Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Comparison: 29€ ticket vs. Germany ticket
| 29€ ticket | Deutschlandticket von TicketPlus+ | Regular Germany ticket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | 29,40 € | 58 € (effektiv: 38€) | 58 € |
| Area of application | Deutschlandweit ÖPNV | Deutschlandweit ÖPNV | Deutschlandweit ÖPNV |
| Availability | Nur für Studierende | Für alle | Für alle |
| Sharing-Services | Keine | Inklusive 50 Freiminuten im Wert von 20€ monatlich | Keine |
| Pauseable | Nicht möglich | Pausieren bis 24 Std. vor Monatsende | Nicht möglich |
| New customer bonus | Nein | Ja, 20€ Neukundenbonus | Nein |
| Switch bonus | Nein | Ja, 20€ Wechselbonus | Nein |
| Payment options | IBAN | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Kredit Karte | Iban, PayPal |
Who can get the €29 Germany ticket?
Requirements for obtaining
You can get the discounted Deutschlandticket for €29.40 if you:
- Are an enrolled student at a German university and can present a valid student ID or certificate of enrolment [1].
- are studying in the summer semester 2024/2025 or later [1].
International students can also use the ticket [1]. However, students on a semester abroad and universities that do not participate are excluded [1].
Regional availability
Important details on use:
- Valid nationwide on all local public transport.
- Can be used in all federal states.
- Includes regional trains, buses and local public transport.
With TicketPlus+ you also benefit from:
- 50 free minutes and 10 activations for e-bikes and scooters.
- Monthly termination option and possibility to pause.
- Convenient payment with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
In the next section, you can find out how to activate your ticket in just a few clicks via TicketPlus+ and which documents you need for this.
How do you buy the €29 Germany Ticket?
Purchase procedure
You have to buy the Deutschlandticket for students from your local transport company. Unfortunately, the process is often time-consuming and not digital. That’s why we recommend TicketPlus+. You can easily purchase your regular Deutschlandticket via TicketPlus+:
- Buy ticket: Buy the Deutschlandticket here.
- Download the app: Download the TicketPlus+ app to your smartphone
- Payment: Pay conveniently with Apple Pay or Google Pay
Advantages of TicketPlus+
With TicketPlus+ you not only get your Deutschlandticket, but also additional extras:
| Pro | Details |
|---|---|
| Sharing-Services | 50 free minutes + 10 activations for e-bikes & scooters (Bolt, dott, TIER) |
| Flexible use | Ticket can be paused up to 24 hours before the end of the month |
| Welcome bonus | 20€ for new customers + €20 switching bonus |
Required documents
To activate your student ticket with your local transport company, you will need one of the following documents:
- A valid student ID card or
- A current certificate of enrollment for the summer semester 2024/2025 or later.
What is included in the €29 Germany Ticket?
Valid means of transportation
With the ticket you can use the following means of transportation throughout Germany:
- Subways and suburban trains
- Buses and streetcars
- All regional trains (RE, RB)
Additional services
TicketPlus+ also gives you a few extras:
| Kategorie | Details |
|---|---|
| Sharing-Services | 50 Freiminuten + 10 Freischaltungen (Bolt, dott, TIER) |
| Flexibilität | Pausieren möglich bis 24 Stunden vor Monatsende |
| Bonusprogramm | 20€ Neukundenbonus + 20€ Wechselbonus |
Die Sharing-Services allein haben einen monatlichen Wert von bis zu 20€ und sind bereits inklusive.
Diese Kombination aus Nahverkehr und Extras hebt das Ticket deutlich vom Standardticket ab. Wie genau, wird im nächsten Abschnitt erklärt.
Germany ticket for 29 euros for students
Conclusion: Why choose the €29 Germany ticket?
The €29 ticket for students is cheap but expensive to obtain. For all those who are not students: The TicketPlus+ Deutschlandticket offers you clear advantages over the regular offer. You save €20 per month compared to the standard ticket and also receive attractive benefits.
It’s not only ideal for your daily commute to university, but also for spontaneous journeys. Particularly practical: you can pause the ticket flexibly. If you don’t want to travel for a month, the ticket can be paused up to 24 hours before the end of the month – a function that we have described in more detail in the ‘Advantages of TicketPlus+’ section.
The ticket combines traditional public transport with modern mobility solutions to create a comprehensive mobility package. Thanks to the TicketPlus+ app, you always have your digital ticket with you on your smartphone.
An additional incentive: the bonus of €20 in total (€20 for new customers or €20 switching bonus) makes getting started even more attractive.