Apprentices in Brandenburg will receive a discounted Germany Ticket for 37.80 euros per month from August 2026. The subsidy corresponds to a 40 percent discount on the regular price and also applies nationwide in leisure time.
Quick overview
This report is primarily relevant for rail travelers because it can have concrete effects on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on Deutschlandticket, Azubiticket, Brandenburg, Berlin, VBB, OEPNV and Ausbildung. The key points are summarized compactly below.
Key points
- The “Deutschlandticket Zuschuss Ausbildung” costs 37.80 euros per month in Brandenburg and is available from August 2026.
- The ticket is valid around the clock nationwide – also for leisure trips, not only for the way to the training facility or vocational school.
- The discount compared to the regular Germany Ticket is 40 percent and corresponds to the German semester ticket for students.
- Eligible persons include dual and school-based trainees, participants in voluntary services, and in Berlin also candidates of the civil service training (career group 1).
- Pre-sale in Berlin started on June 1, 2026, decided by the VBB supervisory board on March 19, 2026.
What this means for travelers
For travelers, it is worth taking a close look at the period, route and booking conditions. It is crucial whether the report already triggers concrete timetable changes or initially describes a political or strategic development.
Context
With the apprentice ticket, the states of Berlin and Brandenburg, together with training companies, want to align public transport costs in vocational training with those of students. The IHK and the Berlin Chamber of Crafts support the introduction.
What to watch now
- Check concrete timetable or construction information only when travel dates are set.
- Plan connecting times more generously for international trips.
- Monitor source and operator information in case dates are still preliminary.