Deutschlandticket: Price increase to €63/month from 2026

On a special conference in Munich, the transport ministers of Germany’s federal states agreed that the Deutschlandticket will increase from €58 to €63 per month, effective 1 January 2026. The formal decision still needs to be confirmed in the Bundesrat.

Key points

• New price: €63/month, effective 1 Jan 2026.
• From 2027, prices are planned to be adjusted via a cost index taking into account factors such as wages and energy costs to provide more predictability.
• Bund and Länder will each provide about €1.5 billion annually to help finance the scheme, as ticket revenues alone are not cost-covering.
• The increase is part of a broader effort to secure sustainable financing for the subsidised nationwide ticket.

Context and implications

The Deutschlandticket—introduced as an affordable monthly flat fare for local and regional public transport—has been politically popular but financially challenging for transport companies. The planned rise to €63 is intended to reduce the funding gap and create a framework for future price adjustments tied to a cost index from 2027 onwards.

For commuters, the increase is modest but may still influence decisions for price-sensitive users. The measure also reflects compromises between federal and state governments over long-term funding.

Sources

• Spiegel — report on the ministers’ agreement
• Deutschlandfunk — price and financing details
• Handelsblatt — background on the Länder debate

Questions for readers

Will you keep your Deutschlandticket after the increase? Do you think the cost-index approach from 2027 is fair? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Note: This post summarises reporting by multiple outlets; the formal legal confirmation is still pending in the Bundesrat.