Public transport and the Deutschlandticket

The €49/month Deutschlandticket lets you use virtually all regional and local public transport across Germany — buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and regional trains. Each city also has its own Verkehrsverbund (VV) for local journeys.

Key points to understand

Deutschlandticket: one monthly subscription, valid nationwide on all non-ICE/IC trains and all local transport

Deutschlandticket: one monthly subscription, valid nationwide on all non-ICE/IC trains and all local transport. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Buy via your local Verkehrsverbund app, DB Navigator, or participating banks — no counter needed

Buy via your local Verkehrsverbund app, DB Navigator, or participating banks — no counter needed. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Regional exceptions: some ferry services and city-specific premium routes require separate tickets

Regional exceptions: some ferry services and city-specific premium routes require separate tickets. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.