Berlin’s 29-euro ticket has been scrapped, but existing holders can now claim a Deutschlandticket at no extra cost until the end of their subscription period.

29-euro ticket holders can claim Deutschlandticket

Berlin’s 29-euro public transport ticket was suddenly scrapped in November due to widespread budget cuts in the city. Since December 10, it has no longer been possible to purchase the monthly subscription.

However, local transport association BVG has now announced that existing 29-euro ticket holders can convert their tickets into a Deutschlandticket for the remaining time their subscription is valid. This is the case whether they have a chip card or have the ticket on their mobile phones.

While 29-euro tickets allow passengers unlimited to public transport in the capital’s AB zone, the Deutschlandticket allows unlimited travel on regional and public transport across the country.

Though it is a monthly ticket, the 29-euro subscription lasts for a minimum of one year. This means that anyone who bought their ticket before December 10 can look forward to using the Deutschlandticket at no extra cost for the coming year.

Customers can cancel their 29-euro ticket at short notice

Since the Deutschlandticket is scheduled to go up in price on January 1, 2025, from 49 euros per month to 58 euros per month, existing 29-euro ticket holders have stumbled upon a bargain.

“Only after the end of the respective minimum term of the previous [29-euro ticket] will 58 euros per month be due, unless the contract is terminated,” said a representative of the Senate Department for Transport.

However, if they don’t want their 29-euro ticket to automatically convert into a Deutschlandticket and would rather cancel their subscription, they can now do so at shorter notice without having to pay the full year as was originally on offer.

“The original commitment for twelve months no longer applies, there are no further costs,” the senate confirmed.

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