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* The price will be €9 per month.
 
* The price will be €9 per month.
 
* It will be available for everyone, residents and non-residents.
 
* It will be available for everyone, residents and non-residents.
* It will be sold at ticket machines and in the German railways mobile app ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db&hl=de&gl=US Android], [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/db-navigator/id343555245 Apple]).
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* Among others, it will be available in the German railways mobile app ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db&hl=de&gl=US Android], [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/db-navigator/id343555245 Apple]).
  
 
== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
 
== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
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=== Can non-residents buy the ticket? ===
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'''Yes''', the ticket is not restricted to people living in Germany. Everybody can buy it.
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=== Where can I buy the ticket? ===
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It will be sold
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* at ticket machines &
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* in the apps
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of the German Railways ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db&hl=de&gl=US Android], [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/db-navigator/id343555245 Apple]) and local transport companies.
  
 
=== Where is the ticket valid? ===
 
=== Where is the ticket valid? ===

Revision as of 16:37, 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.
  • Among others, it will be available in the German railways mobile app (Android, Apple).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can non-residents buy the ticket?

Yes, the ticket is not restricted to people living in Germany. Everybody can buy it.

Where can I buy the ticket?

It will be sold

  • at ticket machines &
  • in the apps

of the German Railways (Android, Apple) and local transport companies.

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.