Can I use bus with DeutschlandTicket?

The ticket allows you to use all local transport vehicles, i.e., all buses, trams, city trains, and subway trains as well as to travel in 2nd class in any suburban trains, regional trains, and regional express trains.



Yes, you can use the DeutschlandTicket (D-Ticket) on virtually all local and regional buses throughout Germany. In 2026, the price of this monthly subscription has increased to €63, but it continues to provide unlimited access to the entire public transport network (ÖPNV). This includes city buses, trams, U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban rail), and regional trains (RE, RB). The ticket is valid for any bus line operated by a municipal or regional transport association, such as the BVG in Berlin or the MVV in Munich. However, there are two major exceptions: the DeutschlandTicket is not valid on long-distance coaches like FlixBus or on "on-demand" shuttle services that require a separate booking fee. Additionally, it does not cover long-distance DB trains like the ICE, IC, or EC. As long as you are boarding a standard local bus, you simply show your digital ticket on your smartphone (or tap your chip card) as you enter.

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Going abroad with the Deutschlandticket
  • Netherlands: Venlo, Arnhem, Hengelo, Enschede.
  • Denmark: Tønder.
  • France: Lauterbourg, Wissembourg.
  • Austria: Griesen, Salzburg, Kufstein.
  • Poland: Swinoujscie Centrum, Zgorzelec, Krzewina Zgorzelecka.
  • Switzerland: Basel, Schaffhausen.
  • Czech Republic: Hradek nad Nisou, Vejprty, Varnsdorf.


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