9-Euro-Ticket: Where to Buy, FAQ
The 9-euro-ticket is a nationwide ticket for all local & regional transport in Germany.
- It is available from June 1 to August 31 2022.
- The price is €9 per month.
- It will be available for everyone, residents & non-residents.
- Among others, it is available at the German railways[1].
Questions & Answers
Can non-residents buy the ticket?
Yes, everybody can buy it. The ticket is not restricted to people living in Germany.
Where can I buy the ticket?
If you already have a subscription of a local transportation company in Germany, you will get the ticket automatically from them. So you do not need to buy it.[2]
Otherwise, you can buy the ticket from 23 May 2022 on
- at ticket machines &
- in the apps
of the German Railways (''Deutsche Bahn'')[1] and local transport companies.
Can someone else use my ticket?
No. Only one person can use the ticket. Therefore, before using it, you have to write your name on it.
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 & IRE.
It is not valid on long-distance transport:
- not in IC/EC/ICE trains
- not in Flixtrain
- not in long-distance buses (Flixbus, …)
To find connections only with local trains, tick only local transport on the German railways connection seach[1].
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.
Why is the ticket so cheap?
- The German government wants to cushion the increased energy costs for the people.
- It is financing the low ticket price with €2.5 billion.
- The ticket will be available only for 3 months (June-August 2022).
Notes
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- ↑ "Automatische Abo-Umstellung durch dein Verkehrsunternehmen, Mehrkosten werden zurückerstattet." – source, retrieved 2022-05-18