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Deutschlandticket Hits Record Subscriptions Despite Price Increase

Over 1.26 million people now subscribe to the HVV's flat-rate transit pass, with subsidies and discounts driving growth in Hamburg.

An die Automaten des HVV müssen immer weniger Fahrgäste – viele haben längst ein Deutschlandticket
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Overview

  • The Deutschlandticket saw record subscriptions in March 2025, with 1.269 million users at the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV).
  • Despite a price hike from €49 to €58 in January 2025, demand has continued to grow, reflecting the ticket's popularity.
  • Less than half of HVV subscribers pay the full price, with over 200,000 students receiving free tickets and 337,000 discounted job tickets issued.
  • Hamburg's Deutschlandticket holders received €278 million in tax subsidies last year, raising questions about long-term financial sustainability.
  • The ticket, introduced in May 2023, replaced over 150 regional fare products and has significantly simplified transit access across Germany.