The Deutschlandticket is valid on all 2nd class public transport in Germany. It applies to ordered regional rail transport services (RE, FEX, RB and IRE) regardless of the operator and to other local public transport services. The Deutschlandticket is also accepted in the VBB region on some long-distance Deutsche Bahn trains with fare acceptance on local services. Passengers with the Deutschlandticket can use the trains on the connections Berlin Hbf - Elsterwerda (IC), Berlin Südkreuz - Prenzlau (ICE) and an IC train pair Potsdam Hbf - Cottbus at no extra charge. The Deutschlandticket is not valid for all other long-distance services (e.g. ICE, IC, EC) in Berlin and Brandenburg. The Deutschlandticket is not valid on long-distance buses. It also does not apply to means of transport that are operated primarily for tourist purposes (e.g. museum railways, excursion boats).

The Deutschlandticket is also accepted in the VBB region on some long-distance Deutsche Bahn trains with fare acceptance on local services. Passengers with the Deutschlandticket can use the trains on the connections Berlin Hbf - Elsterwerda (IC), Berlin Südkreuz - Prenzlau (ICE) and an IC train pair Potsdam Hbf - Cottbus at no extra charge. The Deutschlandticket is not valid for all other long-distance services in Berlin and Brandenburg. 
A product transfer to the other long-distance lines (e.g. ICE, IC, EC) is not possible with the Deutschlandticket, even for an additional charge.

The Deutschlandticket can be purchased as a season ticket from all transport companies in the VBB. Depending on the transport company, you can apply online, send an exchange form and, optionally, apply at staffed points of sale for selected transport companies. The Deutschlandticket can also be purchased from the VBB as a mobile phone ticket. 
Customers who already have a subscription should refer to the information provided by their contractual partner. All transport companies offer their season ticket holders a discount-free transfer to the Deutschlandticket.

The Deutschlandticket is a season ticket and is available in the VBB via a VBB-fahrCard (electronic chip card) or as a mobile phone ticket. All transport companies in the VBB offer the Deutschlandticket on the VBB-fahrCard (chip card). Please contact your local transport company directly to purchase. You can also purchase the ticket in the apps "Deutschlandticket" (iOS/Android) and "HandyTicket Deutschland" (iOS/Android) with your existing account without registering again, provided you already have an account in the VBB app. Alternatively, you can also use the BVG, Deutsche Bahn and S-Bahn Berlin GmbH apps.

Yes. It is therefore not available from the train crew, customer service staff on the trains or from ticket machines.

The Deutschlandticket is valid within the fare limits of the participating transport associations, i.e. the validity of the ticket ends with the last stop in the respective fare zone. This means that foreign stops in Poland, which are currently covered by the VBB fare zone, can also be reached with the Deutschlandticket. For example, journeys to Słubice can be made using transport operated by Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft mbH Frankfurt/Oder (SVF), journeys to Krajnik Dolny can be made using transport operated by Uckermärkische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (UVG) and journeys to Gubin can be made using transport operated by Spree-Neiße-Cottbusverkehr GmbH. The Deutschlandticket is not valid on regional rail services to Poland, e.g. not to Szczecin. Please note the applicable provisions of the VBB Tariff Part E.

For the use of alternative forms of transport, e.g. on-call buses or on-demand systems, convenience surcharges or comparable surcharges may be levied in accordance with the regulations of the respective transport associations. The tariff regulations of the respective transport association apply. Please note the applicable provisions of the VBB Tariff Part D.

If the Deutschlandticket is issued as a VBB-fahrCard, the monthly price for the Deutschlandticket will be debited from your account by direct debit. When issued as a mobile phone ticket, other non-cash payment methods are also possible. These are based on the conditions of the respective contractual partner (transport company from which you receive your season ticket).

Yes, a Deutschlandticket Job is also offered in addition to the Deutschlandticket. If the employer contributes at least 25 per cent (= EUR 14.50) to the issue price (EUR 58), an additional public transport discount of 5 per cent (= EUR 2.90) is granted. This means that the Deutschlandticket Job costs EUR 55.10 on sale. The employer's contribution of EUR 14.50 to its employees means that it costs the employee a maximum of EUR 40.60 per month. For more information, please contact your transport company or your employer.
There are currently no further discounts for other customer groups. They can purchase the Deutschlandticket for 58 euros per month.

Yes, since 1 April 2024, students at many universities in Berlin and Brandenburg have been offered the Deutschlandsemesterticket. The fare for the Deutschlandsemesterticket is 60 per cent of the price of the regular Deutschlandticket. Further information

The Deutschlandticket is offered on a calendar basis, i.e. from the 1st of a month to the last day of a month.
If you wish to join during the current month, this is only possible at the sales points/subscription centres of the transport companies. The Germany ticket also costs 58 euros in the current month.

When travelling with the Deutschlandticket, an official photo ID must be carried for identification purposes during ticket checks. Only an identity card, passport, residence permit or driving licence are valid as official identification documents. People under the age of 16 can identify themselves using a school ID card or a personalised customer card.

No. If you already have a VBB season ticket and would like to switch to the Deutschlandticket, please inform your transport company of your wish to switch. The existing subscription will then be automatically converted to a Deutschlandticket subscription. You can decide at any time whether you want to stay with your existing travel card or switch to the Deutschlandticket.

No. The Deutschlandticket is a new product in its own right. The Deutschlandticket makes local transport throughout Germany more accessible for everyone. Special agreements, such as take-along regulations, are not transferred when switching to the Deutschlandticket. Exclusions: In the VBB network area, a dog can also travel free of charge with the Deutschlandticket. The provisions of the VBB tariff apply.

Holders of VBB annual travel cards can also switch to the Deutschlandticket at any time on the first of the month. Please contact the transport company from which you purchased your VBB annual travel card. If you switch to the Deutschlandticket, you will not be charged extra. For annual travel cards issued as value coupons, you will only receive a (cashless) refund if you return the unused coupon sections. Reimbursement is generally based on the billing possibilities of the respective transport company. 

The Deutschlandticket is a subscription that is concluded for an indefinite period. It does not end automatically, but must be cancelled. The Deutschlandticket can be cancelled on a monthly basis. Notice of cancellation must be given by the 10th of the month to take effect at the end of the month.
In the event of cancellation, the Deutschlandticket is valid until close of business after the end of the last day of that calendar month, but no later than 3:00 a.m. on the following day.