Fahrpreise im Nahverkehr: Bus- und Bahnfahrten werden 2027 vielerorts wieder teurer

Starting in 2027, many cities will see bus and train fares rise again, though some cities are raising prices more moderately compared to recent years. Major transport networks like those in Berlin, Munich, and the Ruhr area have announced fare increases. The nationwide Deutschlandticket, a monthly public transportation pass, will also become more expensive.

For instance, Berlin's Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) plans to raise fares by an average of 3.72 percent, while the price of a single ticket remains unchanged at 4.00 euros within the city. The Vier-Fahrten-Ticket, which allows for four rides, will see an 80 cent price increase to 13.20 euros. In North Rhine-Westphalia, many passengers now use the Eezy-Ticket, which allows travelers to pay for the distance traveled without regard for individual tariff areas.

The VRR transport network plans to keep the Eezy-Ticket price stable, with an average increase of 4.9 percent across the board. In Munich's metropolitan area, fare hikes will be slightly steeper at nearly 5 percent. Here, the single ticket price remains unchanged, but multiple-ride tickets will cost more. For example, the Münsterland (Stripen) ticket will cost 21 euros instead of the previous 18.70 euros.

The digital version will be offered for 19.50 euros. Munich's public transportation system will also raise prices, with the so-called Streifenkarte for zone M increasing to 21 euros and the digital version to 19.50 euros. Other cities such as Nuremberg and Hamburg are also raising fares. The Großraum Nürnberg (VGN) will increase fares by an average of 5.86 percent, affecting only certain single ticket price tiers, ranging from 10 to 20 cents.

Hamburg's public transportation will see a modest increase in some tickets, with short-distance and city/town tickets remaining the same. Children's fares will also rise. The primary reason cited for the price increases is higher costs, including increased personnel, energy, and material expenses. Transport networks continue to face a challenging economic situation.