Overview

• Transport ministers from all Länder agreed unanimously on September 18 in Munich to raise the monthly fare to €63 from January 1, 2026.
• The federal government will provide €1.5 billion annually through 2030, matched by the states, which officials say secures the ticket’s financing.
• From 2027, a new index incorporating factors such as wage and energy costs will guide adjustments, replacing yearly political price rounds.
• Passenger groups and social advocates warn of affordability problems, noting the Bürgergeld allocation for transport is €50.49, and citing prior cancellations after the January 2025 increase.
• Regional authorities are also lifting local fares, with Munich’s MVV set to raise prices by an average 3.9% in 2026 and other networks trimming or revising ticket offers.