What is the Deutschlandticket and does it work in Berlin?
The Deutschlandticket is a nationwide monthly subscription covering local and regional public transport across Germany. It is valid on Berlin's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses and regional trains within the country, subject to its own terms.
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How it works
It is sold as a personal, non-transferable digital ticket, usually through an app or a transport operator's account, and renews monthly until cancelled. It does not cover long-distance high-speed trains such as ICE services.
Commonly mixed up with
It is often confused with a local VBB zone ticket, but it is a separate national product with its own price and its own cancellation rules. A Berlin-only ticket can still be cheaper for journeys that never leave zone AB.
What is the Deutschlandticket and does it work in Berlin?
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| Short answer | The Deutschlandticket is a nationwide monthly subscription covering local and regional public transport across Germany. It is valid on Berlin's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses and regional trains within the country, subject to its own terms. |
| How it works | It is sold as a personal, non-transferable digital ticket, usually through an app or a transport operator's account, and renews monthly until cancelled. It does not cover long-distance high-speed trains such as ICE services. |
| Commonly mixed up with | It is often confused with a local VBB zone ticket, but it is a separate national product with its own price and its own cancellation rules. A Berlin-only ticket can still be cheaper for journeys that never leave zone AB. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Does it cover BER airport?
- Yes, it covers regional trains and the S-Bahn to BER within Germany.
- Is it transferable?
- No, it is registered to one named person.
- Can I cancel it monthly?
- It runs until cancelled, with a notice period set by the seller.
- Does it work on long-distance trains?
- No, it excludes ICE and other long-distance services.
- Where are the terms published?
- VBB and the national scheme publish the current terms and price.
Sources
More in this track
- How do you get from BER airport to central Berlin?
- What do Berlin's fare zones A, B and C mean?
- What is the difference between the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn in Berlin?
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- What is the weather like in Berlin through the year?
- Is it practical to get around Berlin without a car?
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