High energy prices and rising inflation: in addition to the fuel bonus and the energy flat rate, the 9-euro ticket is a component of the relief package for citizens.
The ticket expires June 1, 2022 for 3 months and enables consumers to use regional and local transport nationwide for 9 euros per month.
We have summarized all further information on the validity and availability of the cheap ticket for you here.
Even if the use of long-distance transport, i.e. IC, ICE, EC and ECE, is not included, there are ways to travel throughout Germany with the 9-euro ticket. Some of the longest regional train lines even take you to the beach.
These are the 5 longest regional lines in Germany
You can use the cheap ticket not only for the way to work or to the neighboring town. The longest regional train routes will take you across Germany in just a few hours. Perfect for vacations at home.
- Of Munich to Hof: Travel through the whole of Bavaria with the Alex State Railway. This route has 315 km and takes 3.5 hours.
- Of Mannheim to Koblenz: With the RE1 you drive a whopping 330 km in about 4 hours. The route runs along the Moselle via Saarbrücken and Trier.
- Of Falkenberg Elster to Stralsund: This regional train takes you to the sea and runs through Berlin. You need about 5 hours and cover 360 km.
- Of Cottbus to Wismar: On this line you can make a detour to the Spreewald. The train covers 365 km and takes 4.5 hours.
- Of Rostock to Elsterwerda: The longest route with a regional train is 400 km. in approx. The RE5 takes you from the south of Brandenburg to Rostock or alternately to Stralsund in 5 hours.
If you take advantage of the offer, you may have to be prepared for overcrowded trains, especially during the holiday season. Nevertheless, it is a great alternative to going on holiday by train instead of taking the car for little money and exploring unknown places and cities in Germany.