9-Euro Ticket
The 9-Euro Ticket was a temporary €9/month public transit offer in summer 2022 — the predecessor of the Deutschlandticket and a milestone in German transport policy.
What Was the 9-Euro Ticket?
The 9-Euro Ticket was a temporary public transit offer from the German federal government, valid from June 1 to August 31, 2022 at €9 per month. It was designed as a relief measure during rising energy costs and became the largest transit experiment in German history.
Key Data
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | €9/month |
| Validity | June, July, August 2022 (3 months) |
| Coverage | All public transit + regional trains (2nd class) |
| Not valid for | ICE, IC, EC |
| Tickets sold | ~52 million |
| Federal cost | ~€2.5 billion |
From 9-Euro Ticket to Deutschlandticket
| Phase | Ticket | Price | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 9-Euro Ticket | €9/month | June–August 2022 |
| Phase 2 | 49-Euro Ticket | €49/month | May 2023–December 2024 |
| Phase 3 | Deutschlandticket | €63/month | Since January 2025 |
The 9-Euro Ticket proved that a simple, nationwide transit ticket works — and laid the foundation for today's Deutschlandticket with pause feature, vouchers, and new customer bonus.
