The Deutschlandticket already offers outstanding value for unlimited travel on buses, trains, and sharing services throughout Germany — but most subscribers aren't getting everything they could out of it. Here are seven ways to squeeze even more savings from your €63/month pass.
The key tips at a glance:
- Shop around among providers: Some, like TicketPlus+, bundle in additional credits worth up to €20 per month for sharing services — value you don't get elsewhere.
- Use your voucher: Free minutes for e-bikes and scooters from Bolt, dott, and TIER are already sitting in your account each month. Use them.
- Pause in quiet months: If travel drops off for a month, activate the pause function rather than paying for something you won't use.
- Check employer and local subsidies: Many companies and municipalities offer financial support for transit subscriptions — combining these with your ticket can bring the effective cost down considerably.
- Make the most of weekends: Day trips and spontaneous getaways are essentially free once you're subscribed. Plan them in.
- Pay digitally: Contactless payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay keep your spending trackable and help avoid unnecessary fees.
- Watch for price changes: Even at €63, the tips above can meaningfully reduce what you actually spend on transport each month.
