The Germany ticket is coming, but it remains confusing.
Because there is a catch: the 49-euro ticket is not valid on all trains.
What to look out for.
Munich – The “Deutschlandticket” concept sounds very uncomplicated: for 49 euros a month you can travel unlimitedly by bus and train throughout Germany as you please.
From May 1st, this will make it cheaper and easier for most people to use public transport.
However, even after the introduction of the 9-euro ticket successor, there are still stumbling blocks.
Because despite the new flat rate ticket, there are still numerous regional routes that are excluded from the offer, which cause confusion.
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The 49-euro ticket will be available on May 1st – can it be used nationwide?
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9-euro ticket problem is repeated: Germany ticket is not valid for all connections
This repeats a problem that already occurred with the 9-euro ticket, now also with the Deutschlandticket: Some regional express lines are excluded from it.
It is therefore important to note that not all regional express trains can be used with the 49-euro ticket.
Although they are in the timetable, some connections are not accessible to users of the new flat-rate ticket.
Bad trap: 49-euro ticket is not valid on some regional trains
And even if Deutsche Bahn cheerfully tweeted: “No matter where you are: you can always hop on local and regional transport.
Unlimited practicality.” The Germany ticket, also known as the 49-euro ticket, is not valid on some connections.
A filter function in the Bahn app makes it easy to find out how to get from A to B without ICE, EC or IC.
However, Twitter users denounce that there seem to be local trains for which the 49-euro ticket is not valid.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) had to confirm this in a response to a user request on Twitter.
The company pointed out that the ticket is not valid on lines like the RE 52432 from Bremen, as these lines are operated by DB Fernverkehr.
Completely lost.
The area of validity is extended with the Deutschland-Ticket!
No matter where you are: You can always hop on local and regional transport.
Infinitely practical.
More information at https://t.co/GPTRnEY1MM#ÖfterÖffis #Deutschlandticket #Mobilität #DeutscheBahn pic.twitter.com/ymEmjHB7Ie
— Deutsche Bahn passenger transport (@DB_Bahn) April 3, 2023
DB long-distance intercity trains operate on several routes, although they are approved for users of local transport tickets.
However, according to the fare regulations, these trains are not considered local or regional trains.
The Deutschlandticket is therefore not valid on these lines.
The Deutschlandticket is not valid for these regional trains
Berlin Hbf – Elsterwerda
Berlin Südkreuz/Berlin Spandau – Prenzlau (here also ICE)
Potsdam – Berlin Hbf – Cottbus
Dresden main station – Freiberg (Saxony) – Chemnitz main station
Dortmund - Dillenburg (Hesse)
Bremen Hbf - Oldenburg (Oldb) - Emden Outer Harbor / Norddeich Mole
Rostock main station - Ribnitz-Damgarten West - Stralsund
Erfurt - Weimar - Jena - Gera
Stuttgart main station - Horb - Singen (Htw) - Constance
Source: bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn advises: Check the connection details before you travel
Deutsche Bahn recommends passengers to check the connection details to see which operator is called for a specific line, in order not to accidentally end up on a DB Fernverkehr regional express train for which the Deutschlandticket is not valid.
IC, EC, ICE, Flixtrain and some regional express lines excluded from the Deutschlandticket
The Deutsche Bahn website states: "Please note that the Deutschland-Ticket cannot be used on trains operated by DB Fernverkehr AG or other long-distance providers such as e.g.
B. FlixTrain (e.g. IC, EC, ICE, but also RE of DB Fernverkehr AG), is valid.” DB Fernverkehr says it is currently “in talks with countries and transport authorities about exceptions on certain route sections “.
Incidentally, it is also being negotiated whether Flixbus long-distance buses will also be included in the offer for the 49-euro ticket in the future.
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