Increase in Deutsche Bahn ticket costs, reaching 64 euros by 2026
The future financing of the nationwide valid Germany Ticket in local transport is under discussion, with the latest round of negotiations taking place in Munich on Thursday. The coalition agreement between Union and SPD states that the price of the Germany Ticket should initially remain stable, but the exact amount is yet to be determined.
Currently, the states are negotiating the exact amount for the Germany Ticket. According to industry figures, the financing of the Germany Ticket is currently equally divided between fare revenues, the federal government, and the states. However, the Union prefers an increase to 64 euros for the Germany Ticket, which, if agreed, could make the price 62 to 64 euros per month.
The federal government plans to contribute 1.5 billion euros to the financing of the Germany Ticket in the coming year. The states want to present their financing proposal at the conference. The sticking point in the negotiations is how to balance expected additional costs for transport companies.
Both the federal government and the states refer to tight budgets. The federal government has introduced legislative plans to secure the financing of the Germany Ticket for 2026. From 2029 onwards, the share of user financing for the Germany Ticket is to be "gradually and socially acceptable" increased.
The Germany Ticket, introduced to provide affordable travel across Germany, has been cheaper compared to previous subscriptions, leading to revenue losses for transport companies. As a result, the Germany Ticket is facing another price increase in the coming year.
If the federal government and the states can agree on how to cover expected additional costs, the Germany Ticket will no longer be underfunded at 62 euros. Payment options under consideration include maintaining the federal contribution (currently planned at 1.5 billion euros in 2026) and possibly increasing user financing gradually from 2029 onwards, while also discussing fare adjustments due to rising costs.
Federal Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) will not participate in the negotiations due to the budget week in Berlin. The negotiations on the future financing of the Germany Ticket will continue, with the aim of finding a solution that is fair for both the transport companies and the users of the Germany Ticket.
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