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So you '''cannot''' buy it e.g. from June 15 to July 14.
 
So you '''cannot''' buy it e.g. from June 15 to July 14.
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=== Can children travel for free? ===
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* Yes, if they are under 6, children travel for free.
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* Children aged 6 or older need their own 9-euro-ticket.
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=== Is bicycle transport included? ===
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'''No''', bicycle transport is not included.
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For a bicycle, you need a ticket according to the rules of the transport company. Make also sure if you can take a bike on the train or bus you are using.
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=== Can I reserve a seat? ===
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'''No''', because the ticket is only valid on local & regional transport. Seat reservation are usually not possible in such trains.

Revision as of 16:31, 12 May 2022

The 9-euro-ticket will be nationwide ticket for all local & regional transport in Germany.

  • It will be available from June 1 to August 31 2022.
  • The price will be €9 per month.
  • It will be available for everyone, residents and non-residents.
  • It will be sold at ticket machines and in the German railways mobile app (Android, Apple).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is the ticket valid?

It is valid on all local & regional transport:

  • public buses within cities
  • S-Bahn and U-Bahn (metro)
  • regional trains like RB & RE

It is not valid on long-distance transport:

  • not in IC/EC/ICE trains
  • not in Flixtrain
  • not in long-distance buses (Flixbus, …)

How long is the ticket valid?

It is valid for one calendar month, so either for

  • June: 1 to 30
  • July: 1 to 31
  • August: 1 to 31

So you cannot buy it e.g. from June 15 to July 14.

Can children travel for free?

  • Yes, if they are under 6, children travel for free.
  • Children aged 6 or older need their own 9-euro-ticket.

Is bicycle transport included?

No, bicycle transport is not included.

For a bicycle, you need a ticket according to the rules of the transport company. Make also sure if you can take a bike on the train or bus you are using.

Can I reserve a seat?

No, because the ticket is only valid on local & regional transport. Seat reservation are usually not possible in such trains.