State transport ministers are poised to approve a price increase for the nationwide Deutschlandticket at a special conference this Thursday, with the new rate slated to take effect on January 1, 2026.
According to Petra Berg, Minister for Transport in Saarland, a price point of up to €62 annually would ensure adequate funding for the ticket program. The current price is €58.
Minister Berg emphasized the aim is to implement a strategy of moderate, sustained price increases, intended to maintain user appeal while guaranteeing a reliable revenue stream for transport companies. The conference is also expected to establish a long-term financing framework for the Deutschlandticket, extending support through 2030, beyond the current deadline of 2025.
A core agreement sees both the federal government and state governments commit to providing €1.5 billion each, annually, towards the ticket’s funding. This commitment is intended to create planning certainty for passengers, transportation providers and governing bodies. The overarching objective remains the preservation and ongoing attractiveness of the ticket, with significant potential recognized in expanding its user base. Approximately 14 million Deutschlandtickets have already been sold. Minister Berg characterized the Deutschlandticket as a notably successful and beneficial initiative with broad-reaching value for all stakeholders.
