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The Deutschlandticket lets holders use all local and regional public transport nationwide (buses, trams, metro, S-Bahn, and regional trains) for a flat €63/month as of 2026 — it does not cover long-distance ICE/IC trains. A discounted student version, the Deutschland-Semesterticket, costs around €34.80-37.80/month and is typically bundled into the semester contribution at most German universities.

Deutschlandticket official program · Last verified 2026-07-20

Key Facts

  • Deutschlandticket: €63/month (2026) flat rate for all local/regional public transport nationwide (buses, trams, metro, S-Bahn, regional trains).
  • Deutschlandticket does NOT cover long-distance ICE/IC trains — those require separate tickets.
  • Student version (Deutschland-Semesterticket): ~€34.80-37.80/month, usually bundled into university semester fees.

Costs

  • Deutschlandticket (standard): €63/month
  • Deutschland-Semesterticket (students): ~€34.80-37.80/month

Required Documents

  • Student enrollment proof (for the discounted semester ticket)

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming the Deutschlandticket covers long-distance ICE/IC train travel — it only covers local/regional transport.

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