Starting May 1st, commuters in Germany will have access to the Deutschlandticket for just 49 euros a month. The ticket has already garnered significant interest, with transport companies accepting pre-orders ahead of its official release on Monday. The Association of Transport Companies (VDV) expects around 5.6 million people to become new subscribers, while 11 million existing subscribers will likely switch to the Deutschlandticket.
The savings for commuters vary widely, but are generous for popular routes. For example, the current monthly subscription for the 40-minute journey between Cologne and Düsseldorf costs around 250 euros, while the new ticket costs just 49 euros a month.
For long-distance commuters who use trains, the ticket is even more worthwhile. Deutsche Bahn offers a digital annual subscription with local trains for the Augsburg-Munich route for 2595 euros, but the Deutschlandticket costs just 49 euros a month. Similarly, a Frankfurt-Berlin subscription currently costs 1714 euros, while the Deutschlandticket costs just 49 euros a month.
It’s worth noting that the Deutschlandticket is personal and doesn’t allow for additional passengers, while some existing season tickets do. However, the ticket can be obtained as a job ticket, with a 5 percent discount if the employer pays at least 25 percent of the costs. Even without an employer subsidy, the Deutschlandticket is still an incredibly affordable and convenient option for commuters.
