How much will the Deutschlandticket cost in 2027?

Starting in 2027, the Deutschlandticket price index will govern how much the monthly public transport ticket costs in Germany. By using a formula that factors in employment, energy, and general costs, price increases can now be anticipated more reliably. The index gives greater weight to employment costs (55%), followed by energy costs (20%) and general costs (25%).

According to the WDR-Datenteam's calculations, the monthly ticket price is expected to rise from 63 euros to 66.80 euros in 2027—an 6.1% increase. This projection aligns with Environmental Action Germany's (DUH) estimate of 66.40 euros, but DUH noted that their forecast did not account for recent diesel price hikes, disclosed only at the end of August.

Nanne Richardsen, a DUH transport representative, attributed the substantial price surge to the rising costs of fossil fuels. She suggested that a larger fleet of electric buses would mitigate the price impact. Currently, only 14% of Germany's 35,000 buses are electric. EU regulations mandate that all new buses must be zero-emission vehicles starting in 2035.

However, the CDU/CSU-SPD government's draft budget for 2027 proposes a 67% reduction in federal funding for electric buses. DUH urged the government to bolster public transport financing instead.