Regulation of Ticket Prices in Germany, Effective from 2027
In a unanimous decision, Bavaria's Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter (CSU) announced changes to the Germany ticket for local transport after the Transport Ministers' Conference in Munich. From 2027, the price of the Germany ticket will be determined based on a cost index developed by the Transport Ministers' Conference by autumn 2025.
The federal minister responsible for determining the price of the Deutschlandticket for local public transport from 2027 is Patrick Schnieder, the Federal Minister of Transport. Factors such as wage and energy costs will be taken into account in the cost index for the Germany ticket.
The nationwide valid Germany ticket for local transport will increase to 63 euros from January 1, 2026. However, the changes will bring clarity for both users and transport companies about the price of the Germany ticket from 2027 onwards.
The federal government is ready to provide 1.5 billion euros per year for the ticket until 2030. This commitment will help offset the revenue losses for transport companies due to previous, more expensive subscriptions.
The political price-finding for the Germany ticket will soon come to an end, providing a stable and transparent pricing structure for the popular ticket. The states will also contribute 1.5 billion euros annually for the Germany ticket. These changes aim to make the Germany ticket more affordable and accessible for all.
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