How do I explore Germany with 9 euro tickets?

Where is the 9 Euro Ticket Available for use? The 9 Euro Ticket is valid on all public transport services in Germany. Moreover, it's valid on any local/regional route! And you can make as many journeys as you like.



Correction: The 9-euro ticket was a limited-time 2022 promotion. In 2026, the permanent successor is the Deutschlandticket (D-Ticket), which costs €63 per month as of January 1, 2026. This ticket offers incredible value for exploring Germany, providing unlimited travel on all local and regional public transit, including RB and RE trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses, and trams across the entire country. To explore Germany with this pass, you simply purchase the digital subscription via the DB Navigator app or a regional transit app like MVV (Munich) or BVG (Berlin). While it does not cover high-speed ICE/IC trains or private services like FlixBus, you can reach virtually any corner of Germany—from the Bavarian Alps to the Baltic Sea—by stringing together regional train segments. For a "pro" adventure, you can even use the D-Ticket to reach certain border stations in neighboring countries, such as Salzburg (Austria), Basel (Switzerland), or Strasbourg (France) on specific regional routes. Just remember to cancel the subscription by the 10th of the month if you only need it for a single month of travel, as it is a monthly recurring contract.

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The ticket is valid on all public transport including regional buses and trains (2nd class). Not valid on high-speed, intercity IC, ICE, or EC trains or some long-distance or privately operated buses and trains (e.g., FlixBus or FlixTrain).

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Or you can buy it from Deutsche Bahn, at their counters, at their ticket machines or via apps. What else do I have to do? Write your name on the ticket and always bring your ID with you. The 9 Euro Ticket is not transferable and it is not valid before it has your name written on it.

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On which trains is the 9-Euro Ticket not valid? In principle, the 9-Euro Ticket is only valid on local public transport: i.e. on buses, S-Bahn trains, underground trains, trams and regional trains (RB and RE).

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They are NOT valid for IC or ICE trains, or FlixBus or trains. There are no seat reservations possible with this ticket because these services rarely offer seat reservations anyway. Click here to buy your 9 Euro ticket in English now.

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Or you can buy it from Deutsche Bahn, at their counters, at their ticket machines or via apps. What else do I have to do? Write your name on the ticket and always bring your ID with you. The 9 Euro Ticket is not transferable and it is not valid before it has your name written on it.

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The ICE (InterCity Express) is a high-speed train that connects all major cities in Germany. With speeds up to 300km/h, this is one of the fastest ways to travel between cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

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Why the 9-Euro Ticket? In an effort to deal with increasing energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine, and to encourage Germans to use their cars less, and public transport more, the German government introduced a special discounted flat-rate monthly rail ticket valid anywhere in the entire country.

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