If you're planning a day trip within a German state or region, regional day tickets (Länder-Tickets) are often the cheapest option — especially if you're traveling in a group. These tickets work on regional trains and must be validated before boarding. Perfect for group travel!
Quick Answer: What Are They?
✅ Regional Day Tickets
- • Cheap day passes for regional trains (RE, RB, S-Bahn)
- • Valid in one state (e.g., Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg)
- • Great for groups: First person pays full price, others pay just a few euros
- • Valid all day (usually from 9 AM on weekdays, all day on weekends)
How Much Do They Cost?
Prices vary by state, but here's a rough guide:
- First person: Usually 25-35€
- Additional passengers: Usually 5-8€ each (up to 5 people total)
- Total for 5 people: Often around 50-70€ for the whole day
Example: Bayern-Ticket (Bavaria) costs around 28€ for the first person, plus 7€ for each additional person (up to 5 total). For 5 people, that's about 56€ for unlimited regional travel all day.
What Trains Are Included?
✅ Usually Included
- • RE (Regional-Express)
- • RB (Regionalbahn)
- • S-Bahn (commuter trains)
- • U-Bahn (subway/metro)
- • Buses and trams (within the region)
❌ NOT Included
- • ICE (high-speed trains)
- • IC/EC (long-distance trains)
- • Trains outside the state
Time Restrictions (Important)
⏰ When Are They Valid?
- • Weekdays: Usually from 9 AM to 3 AM the next day
- • Weekends: Usually all day (from midnight to 3 AM the next day)
- • Holidays: Often valid all day (check the specific ticket)
Pro Tip: The 9 AM weekday restriction means you can't use them for morning commutes, but they're perfect for day trips starting after 9 AM.
Popular Regional Day Tickets
- • Bayern-Ticket (Bavaria): ~28€ + 7€ per person
- • Baden-Württemberg-Ticket: ~27€ + 7€ per person
- • Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket: ~25€ + 5€ per person
- • NRW-Ticket (North Rhine-Westphalia): ~30€ + 7€ per person
Note: Prices are approximate and may vary. Check current prices when booking.
When Are They Worth It?
✅ Perfect for:
- • Day trips within one state
- • Group travel (2-5 people)
- • Multiple stops in one day
- • Weekend travel (valid all day)
❌ NOT ideal for:
- • Long-distance travel (need ICE/IC)
- • Crossing state borders (need separate tickets)
- • Early morning travel on weekdays (9 AM restriction)
- • Solo travelers (may be cheaper to buy individual tickets)
How to Buy Regional Day Tickets
At the Station
Look for ticket machines or the ticket counter. Select your state's day ticket (e.g., "Bayern-Ticket"). Choose the number of passengers. Pay and validate if needed.
In Apps
DB Navigator app or regional transport apps. Search for your state's day ticket. Digital tickets usually don't need validation, but check the instructions.
Regional Day Tickets vs. Deutschland-Ticket
Comparison
| Regional Day Ticket | Deutschland-Ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ~25-35€/day | ~49€/month |
| Validity | One day, one state | One month, all Germany |
| Best for | Single day trips | Multiple days/weeks |
| Group discount | Yes (cheap for groups) | No (per person) |
Book Long-Distance Trains in English
Regional day tickets are great for regional travel, but for long-distance journeys (ICE/IC), Omio makes booking easy in English.
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