Discounted Deutschlandticket for Berlin Trainees Available from July
Berlin, March 20 – Starting this summer, trainees in Berlin and Brandenburg will be able to purchase the Deutschlandticket at a discounted price. It will be available for 37.80 euros per month and can be used on all local public transportation in Germany, according to the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB).
Advance ticket sales for Berlin apprentices will therefore begin on June 1, as the VBB reports that the necessary preparations have already been made in the capital. In Brandenburg, sales are expected to begin on July 1, 2026. “What is certain is that the new offer will be available to all trainees in time for the new training year in 2026,” the VBB stated. Accordingly, participants in volunteer services and Berlin civil service trainees will also be able to purchase the ticket.
Berlin’s Senator for Transportation Welcomes Decision
Berlin’s Senator for Transportation, Ute Bonde (CDU), welcomed the decision. “My administration and I have worked on this for a long time and fought for it.” At the same time, she thanked the state of Brandenburg and its new coalition government “for ultimately working with us to create the conditions necessary for this.”
This initiative aims to make public transport more accessible and affordable for young professionals and those in vocational training, fostering greater mobility and supporting their daily commutes across the region and beyond.
The Deutschlandticket, a popular initiative allowing unlimited travel on local and regional public transport throughout Germany, has been a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation. The introduction of a discounted rate for trainees further extends its reach, addressing the financial constraints often faced by those in the early stages of their careers.
The VBB emphasizes that the discounted ticket is a collaborative effort, highlighting the importance of inter-state cooperation in providing essential services to residents. The phased rollout, with Berlin leading the way in June, demonstrates a commitment to making these benefits available as soon as possible.
This move is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of trainees, enabling them to save on transportation costs and encouraging the use of public transport over private vehicles, thus contributing to environmental sustainability efforts in the region.
The availability of the discounted ticket for participants in volunteer services and civil service trainees also underscores the broad scope of this initiative, ensuring that a wider segment of the young workforce can benefit from reduced travel expenses.
Source: https://www.berlin.de/en/news/10273867-5559700-discounted-deutschlandticket-for-berlin-.en.html
