Where is the Deutschlandticket valid (and where not)?

Your Deutschlandticket is your flat rate for almost all public transport across Germany. Here’s a simple breakdown:

✅ Where your ticket IS valid:

• All local buses (Stadtbus, Regionalbus)

• Trams (Straßenbahnen)

• S-Bahn and U-Bahn (subways)

• Regional trains (RE and RB) in 2nd class only.

This applies nationwide, no matter which company operates the service.

❌ Where your ticket is NOT valid:

• Long-distance trains (e.g., ICE, IC, EC, or ECE)

• Private providers like FlixTrain or FlixBus

• Tourist transport (e.g., historical trains or sightseeing buses)

• 1st Class carriages in any train.

Good to know (Special Cases):

• On-Call Buses (Rufbus): You can generally use them, but many transport associations charge a small "comfort surcharge" (Komfortzuschlag) that is not included in the ticket.

• Travel Abroad: As a rule, the ticket is only valid within Germany's borders. There are a few exceptions for specific border routes (e.g., to Salzburg, AT or Venlo, NL). Please check these specific routes with the local transport association before you travel.