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Munich, Germany – Traveling between the Allgäu region and the Bavarian capital is set to become significantly easier and more cost-effective. Starting in 2027, the district of Ostallgäu and the city of Kaufbeuren will officially join the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV), integrating approximately four million people into the expanded network.
Unified Tariffs and Easier Travel
The accession to the MVV means that passengers will benefit from a unified tariff system. This allows for seamless travel using a single ticket across regional trains, buses, trams, as well as Munich’s S-Bahn and U-Bahn networks. To further enhance the passenger experience, the MVV plans to utilize its integrated app to streamline route planning and ticket purchasing for the expanded region.
Significant Savings for Travelers
The expansion is expected to lower travel costs for many commuters and tourists. For instance, a trip from Marktoberdorf to Munich, which currently costs 34 euros with a ‘Bayernticket’, will be reduced to 29.80 euros using a single day ticket for zones M-11 starting in 2027. Families and groups traveling to popular destinations like Neuschwanstein can expect savings of around ten euros per trip.
Additionally, the local government has planned for a 365-euro annual ticket for students, which will be subsidized under existing school transport cost regulations.
Strategic Goals and Future Expansion
While the reduction in fares is a major benefit, the primary objective of the accession is to encourage a shift from private car usage to public transport. According to Bernd Stapfner, the District Administrator for Ostallgäu, similar expansions in the past have seen approximately 11 percent of residents switch to public transit. The municipalities involved will invest over three million euros to facilitate this integration.
The expansion may not stop at Ostallgäu and Kaufbeuren. Industry reports suggest that discussions are already underway regarding the potential future inclusion of the city of Kempten and the Oberallgäu district into the MVV network.
Source: BR24
