The Berlin subscription for 29 € from July 2024
We are currently in talks with the responsible senate administration about the further procedure with the Berlin-Abo. We are working on the best possible solution for our customers. We ask for your patience and will inform all customers on time.
The Berlin subscription for 29 € is available for the Berlin AB fare zone. To be able to use your Berlin subscription, you must have ordered it by the 20th of the previous month. If you have any general questions about the Berlin travelcard, you can find many answers in the FAQs.
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Comparison between the Deutschlandticket and the Berlin subscription
| Berlin subscription | Deutschlandticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | Berlin AB | all over Germany |
| Price | 29 € | 49 € |
| Validity period | 12 months | can be terminated monthly |
| Take along children under 6 years | ||
| Take along another person | ||
| Take along dogTake along dog | ||
| Take along bike | ||
| Transferability |
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Berlin subscription FAQ
What is the Berlin subscription?
The Berlin subscription is a ticket valid for the Berlin AB fare zone. It costs 29€ per month and allows you to travel from Berlin city center to the city limits. The Berlin subscription has a minimum contract term of 12 months and you can easily switch from your existing subscription to the Berlin subscription. The subscription is not available as a company ticket and you cannot take bicycles or other people with you.
How much does the Berlin subscription cost?
The Berlin subscription costs 29€ per month.
When can I buy the Berlin subscription?
You can order the Berlin subscription here from April 23rd. However, the ticket will only be valid from July 1st. Before that, you will need another ticket or subscription.
How can I switch from another ticket to the Berlin subscription?
You can easily switch from another BVG subscription to the Berlin subscription. However, the switch only takes effect on the 1st of the following month. Visit us at subscription online (only in German) and manage your subscriptions yourself in ‘Change/cancel subscription’.
If you switch from a Deutschlandticket to the Berlin subscription, you do not need to cancel your Deutschlandticket. You simply order the Berlin subscription from 01.07.2024 and we will automatically cancel your Deutschlandticket on 30.06.2024. You will keep your current fahrCard on which we will activate the Berlin travelcard on 01.07.2024.
If you need any help, our customer centres are here to assist.
What is the deadline for switching to the Berlin subscription?
If you want to switch from another subscription to the Berlin subscription, you must order one by the 20th of the current month in order to be able to use your Berlin subscription from the 1st of the following month. Your new subscription will only be valid from the new month, regardless of whether you have a smart card or a mobile ticket.
Can I only buy the ticket as a subscription?
You can only get the Berlin subscription as a subscription, with a minimum contract period of 12 months. After that, the subscription is automatically renewed and has a monthly notice period.
Is the Berlin subscription also valid throughout Germany?
The Berlin subscription is only valid in the AB city area. You can use it to travel from Berlin city center to the city limits. For fare zone C up to and including Potsdam, you need an additional ticket. You can find more information on fare zone C in the overview of fare zones.
What are the differences between Deutschlandticket and Berlin subscription?
The Berlin subscription is valid for at least 12 months and is only valid in the Berlin AB area.
The Deutschlandticket, on the other hand, is valid throughout Germany and can be canceled monthly - even in the first year. With both tickets, you can use all public transport within Berlin and also take children under the age of 6 with you free of charge.
On which means of transport is the Berlin subscription valid?
With the Berlin subscription you can use all public transport in Berlin. This means you can travel by bus, subway, streetcar, S-Bahn and BVG ferry and even use the regional trains within the Berlin AB area.
Can I take people, a dog or a bicycle with the Berlin-Abo?
The Berlin subscription is not transferable and is only valid for you. Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge.
Does the Berlin subscription cost the same for everyone? Or is it cheaper for senior citizens, students or children, for example?
The Berlin subsccription always costs 29€ - for all Berliners. This means that there are no discounts for pensioners, students or children, for example. But you don't need any special qualifications to buy it either.