25% discount card for children and teenagers for only 9€ one time!
Discounts on German railways.
The vast majority of long-distance trains are owned by Deutsche Bahn. And everyone has the opportunity to get a discount on DB tickets. To do this you will need to purchase a BahnCard. Today we will talk about cards that provide discounts of 25%, 50% and even 100%.
In addition to ticket discounts, you can also take advantage of many other benefits of DB and their partners.
- Discounts on regional transport companies, train and bus companies
- There is a BahnBonus program with which you can accumulate points and spend them on tickets, goods and services from the catalog
- Until December 2023 there is also a discount on international traffic with a RAILPLUS discount
- Up to 25% discount on parking at stations
- Bicycle rental discounts
- Car rental discounts
- 10% discount on auto insurance
- And other benefits...
Below are cards with a validity period of 12 months or more:
BahnCard 25
Cost: €56.90 per year for second class travel and €115 for first class.
Advantages: 25% discount on tickets, even if there are already discounts.
To suit: Any passengers between the ages of 27 and 64.
Validity: 12 months.
BahnCard 50
Cost: €234 per year for second class travel and €474 for first class.
Advantages: 50% discount on tickets, but not all. Allows you to pay for trips with a 50% discount only on Flexpreis, and on Sparpreis - 25%.
To suit: Any passengers between the ages of 27 and 64.
Validity: 12 months.
BahnCard 100
Cost: €4,144 per year for second class travel and €7,010 for first class in a lump sum. But monthly payment is also possible. In this case, the cost will be €383 per month for a second class trip and €650 for a first one.
Advantages: Unlimited free travel throughout the year on trains and public transport in more than 130 German cities. As well as free bike rental and other benefits.
To suit: Any passengers of any age. Issued with a photo for everyone over 16, so production will take time. Passengers under 16 do not need a photo.
Validity: 12 months with a one-time payment. When paying monthly, it is renewed automatically, if not cancelled.
My BahnCard 25
Cost: €35.90 per year for second class travel and €74.90 for first class.
Advantages: 25% discount on all tickets.
To suit: All young passengers between the ages of 6 and 26. My BahnCard cannot be purchased independently by people under 18, only by a legal adult representative at DB centers. The card is issued with a photo for all rhinestones 16 years old. Photo ID must be carried when using trains.
Validity: 12 months.
My BahnCard 50
Cost: €66.90 per year for second class travel and €231 for first class.
Advantages: 50% discount on tickets, but not all. Allows you to pay for trips with a 50% discount only on Flexpreis, and on Sparpreis - 25%.
To suit: All young passengers between the ages of 6 and 26. My BahnCard cannot be purchased independently by people under 18, only by a legal adult representative at DB centers. The card is issued with a photo for all rhinestones 16 years old. Photo ID must be carried when using trains.
Validity: 12 months.
Youth BahnCard 25
Cost: €9.50 (regardless of class) one time.
Advantages: 25% discount on all tickets.
To suit: All young passengers between the ages of 6 and 18. Can be purchased regardless of whether parents have a BahnCard. The card is issued without a photo. Photo ID must be carried when using trains for anyone over 16 years of age.
Validity: 5 years, after which a new one can be purchased for the next 5 years. Valid until 19th birthday.
If you are still not sure, then there are also card options for 3 months:
Sample BahnCard 25
Cost: €17.90 for second class travel and €36.90 for first class.
Advantages: 25% discount on tickets, as well as all the same benefits as the standard Bahncard 25. The ability to test the card without obligation - you can cancel the subscription 6 weeks before the expiration date.
To suit: Any passengers. The card is issued without a photo, but it is recommended to have an identity card with you. It is not required for users under 16 years of age.
Validity: 3 months. If the subscription is not canceled, the card is automatically renewed up to 1 year and changed to a regular BahnCard, My BahnCard or other types.
Sample BahnCard 50
Cost: €72.90 for second class travel and €146 for first class.
Advantages: 50% discount on tickets, but not all. Allows you to pay for trips with a 50% discount only on Flexpreis, and on Sparpreis - 25%. Bahncard 50. Ability to test the card without obligation - you can cancel the subscription 6 weeks before the expiration date.
To suit: Any passengers. The card is issued without a photo, but it is recommended to have an identity card with you. It is not required for users under 16 years of age.
Validity: 3 months. If the subscription is not canceled, the card is automatically renewed up to 1 year and changed to a regular BahnCard, My BahnCard or other types.
Sample BahnCard 100
Cost: €1236 for second class travel and €2227 for first class.
Advantages:Unlimited free travel on trains and public transport in over 130 German cities. As well as free bike rental and other benefits.
To suit: Any passengers. The card is issued with a photo, it is recommended to have an identity card with you. It is not required for users under 16 years of age.
Validity: 3 months. The subscription does not automatically renew, so there is no need to cancel it.
As well as other options...
For example, separate card options for the elderly and disabled.
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