I would love something like that, I almost never use public transport and just cycle as its faster than the bus half the time. When I do use public transport its long distance trains and often costs £50-150.
Long-distance trains aren’t covered by the ticket, only regional trains.
For example, the trip Munich -> Berlin would take around 10-11 hours with 5-6 different trains you need to catch. If you paid for a long-distance train it would be 4.5 hours with no changes.
True, the ticket is not perfect, but it’s still very powerful - and if you’re at Uni maybe you can take some time during summer to explore the country. Plus, if you don’t get a ICE train, you’re Deutschlandticket is still valid for the local transport when you arrive.
Even a German style 58€ per month pass for all public transport would be good, even if it’s not completely free.
I would love something like that, I almost never use public transport and just cycle as its faster than the bus half the time. When I do use public transport its long distance trains and often costs £50-150.
Long-distance trains aren’t covered by the ticket, only regional trains.
For example, the trip Munich -> Berlin would take around 10-11 hours with 5-6 different trains you need to catch. If you paid for a long-distance train it would be 4.5 hours with no changes.
True, the ticket is not perfect, but it’s still very powerful - and if you’re at Uni maybe you can take some time during summer to explore the country. Plus, if you don’t get a ICE train, you’re Deutschlandticket is still valid for the local transport when you arrive.
We do have a month pass for bus and rail…
But it is only per region/zone, not nationwide…
So a ticket that only covers a 20km radius…
Costs £208… Per… Month…
Or you can go bus only for £93
And its a wonder why people are so car brained when even a 20 year old, fuel chugging SUV, costs half of that to own and run.