Cologne · Deutschlandticket
Get a public transport ticket in Cologne
The Deutschlandticket is a single monthly subscription that covers all local and regional public transport — bus, tram, U-Bahn, S-Bahn and regional trains — in Cologne and right across Germany. You subscribe through your local operator's app or Deutsche Bahn and can cancel month to month.
~€58/month (subject to change). Rolling monthly subscription, cancel any month.
What you need to bring
- German IBAN for the subscriptionRequired
How to get it: Download as PDF from your online banking. Offices usually want the last 3 months.
Can you do it online?
Subscribe via your local transit operator's app (BVG, MVG, HVV…) or the DB app; it's a rolling monthly subscription.
Good to know
- It does not cover long-distance trains (ICE, IC, EC) — only regional and local services, though those can take you surprisingly far for the price.
- Many employers offer it as a subsidised Jobticket, and students often have a cheaper semester version — ask before subscribing yourself.
- It's a rolling subscription billed monthly; cancel by the cut-off date (usually the 10th) to stop the next month.
- The ticket is digital and personal — it lives in your operator's app and can't be shared with someone else.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for Deutschlandticket in Cologne?
You'll need 1 key document: German IBAN for the subscription. Cologne (Köln) appointments can be slow — check several Bürgerämter across the city for the first free slot.
Can I do Deutschlandticket online in Cologne?
Subscribe via your local transit operator's app (BVG, MVG, HVV…) or the DB app; it's a rolling monthly subscription.
Which office handles Deutschlandticket in Cologne?
Get a public transport ticket in Cologne is handled at the local level in North Rhine-Westphalia. The exact office and any forms are linked from the official source on this page, and the Amtly app opens the right Cologne / North Rhine-Westphalia portal for you.
Checklist last verified 2026-06-12. Rules vary by office and change over time — always confirm with the official source linked above.