Questions and answers around the Deutschlandticket Schule:
What is the Deutschlandticket Schule?
The Deutschlandticket Schule is a cheaper version of the Deutschlandticket for children, teenagers and young adults (up to and including the age of 25) who attend a school whose carrier switches to the Deutschlandticket Schule. The Deutschlandticket Schule is valid for local transport throughout Germany - i.e. for trams and underground trains, regional express trains, regional trains, suburban trains, etc. The ticket is not valid for local trains. The ticket is not valid for long-distance trains (e.g. ICE, IC, EC) and private providers such as FlixTrain are also excluded. It costs 29 euros per month and is only available as a subscription. Families whose children are entitled to have their travel costs covered by the school authorities also pay a contribution of 14 euros for the first child and 7 euros for the second child per month and ticket for the Deutschlandticket.
What does ist cost?
The Deutschlandticket Schule is introduced with a monthly price of 29 euros. Families whose children are entitled to have their travel costs covered by the school authority also pay a contribution of 14 euros for the first child, 7 euros for the second child and 0 euros for the third and fourth child per month and ticket for the Deutschlandticket Schule.
Which transportation vehicles can I use?
The Deutschlandticket Schule is valid nationwide for local transport - i.e. for trams and underground trains, regional express trains, regional trains, suburban trains, etc. The ticket is not valid for long-distance trains (e.g. ICE, IC, EC) and private providers such as FlixTrain are also excluded.
Will my school offer the Deutschlandticket Schule?
Please see here for the list of schools, which will offer the Deutschlandticket Schule.
Can I use the Deutschlandticket Schule to travel to the Netherlands?
With the Deutschlandticket Schule, journeys across the border to the Netherlands are also possible - more precisely to Venlo, Arnhem or Nijmegen. However, only with certain lines: Bus lines 929 (from Duisburg) or 29, 60 (from Kleve), 91 and SB58 (from Emmerich) as well as with the RE 13 and RE 19 train lines.
What do I need to do in order to change my SchokoTicket to the Deutschlandticket Schule?
Nothing! All existing SchokoTickets are automatically converted to the Deutschlandticket Schule. There are a few schools that do not convert the SchokoTicket to the Deutschlandticket Schule. In principle, we will send you a new chip card for every existing SchokoTicket. You do not have to do anything if you are sure that we have your current address. If you have moved and have not informed us of your new address, please write to us at abo@rheinbahn.de with your new address and your customer number. For your information: You will receive a letter from us with all the important information and a sticker to put on your SchokoTicket chip card until we send you the new chip card for the Deutschlandticket Schule.
Why do I need a new chip card?
A new chip card is needed because the VRR area is stored on the SchokoTicket chip card as the area of validity. And so that you don't all have to come to the KundenCenter individually, we will send you new cards.
When can I subscribe for the Deutschlandticket Schule?
Anytime. Please note that it is always valid from the 1st of the month. However, you can determine the start of validity yourself when you take out the subscription. The Deutschlandticket Schule is only available as a chip card. We explain how you can apply for it further up the page.
I have my SchokoTicket as a digital subscription in the Rheinbahn App. What do I need to do?
Unfortunately, the Deutschlandticket Schule is not available as a digital version. We will send you a new Deutschlandticket chip card by 1.8.
I did not yet get a new chip card.
Due to the large number of conversions, new orders and supply bottlenecks for the cards, we have not yet been able to completely replace the chip cards. This will be done gradually in the coming weeks. Until then, please use your existing chip card with the sticker you received from us during the holidays. This will be temporarily recognised on all local and regional transport in Germany. All German transport companies have a special goodwill arrangement for the first few months. Nevertheless, we recommend that you print out a fare certificate via AboOnline and carry it with you to avoid any misunderstandings in the event of an inspection. If you have received an increased transport charge (EBE), you can have this cancelled by giving us your customer or chip card number.
I have not received a cover letter with a sticker - what do I have to do now?
You may have a new address which is not yet known to us, so that the letter could not be delivered. In this case, please send an e-mail to schulbescheinigung@rheinbahn.de, preferably stating your new address.
Can I take a school or my bicycle with me on the Deutschlandticket?
The Deutschlandticket Schule does not allow passengers or bicycles to travel with you. In addition, the Deutschlandticket Schule is personalised and cannot be passed on to third parties. If you want to take a bicycle with you, you can buy a FahrradTicket. This is valid for 24 hours in the VRR area. For journeys outside the VRR area, you will then need a bicycle ticket from the respective transport association or federal state.
Is the Deutschlandticket school transferable?
No. The Deutschlandticket Schule is personalised and cannot be passed on. In addition to the ticket, you must always have a photo ID with you.
Is there a discount for siblings from the 3rd ticket?
No, the Deutschlandticket Schule does not include a sibling discount for self-payers. However, the price for the two oldest children is reduced by more than 10 euros per month.
Can I take my dog with me on the Deutschlandticket Schule?
In NRW, dogs generally travel free of charge. In some other federal states, other regulations apply. Please contact the relevant transport company if you are travelling outside NRW.
How long is the Deutschlandticket valid?
The DeutschlandTicket is always valid from the first day of the month in which you start your subscription. But you only want the Deutschlandticket for one month? No problem, because it can be cancelled monthly. You can always cancel the Deutschlandticket Schule free of charge by the 10th of each month to the end of the month. If you do not cancel it, it will be renewed and charged monthly.
Does the mobility guarantee NRW apply to the Deutschlandticket school?
Yes, if buses or trains on local transport within North Rhine-Westphalia are delayed by 20 minutes or more or cancelled altogether, the NRW Mobility Guarantee applies. This also applies to people who travel on local public transport in NRW with a DeutschlandTicket Schule but do not live in NRW. Please note: The NRW Mobility Guarantee only applies to journeys within the North Rhine-Westphalian network and community tariffs as well as the NRW tariff.
How can I cancel the Deutschlandticket Schule subscription?
The Deutschlandticket Schule can be cancelled on a monthly basis and can be terminated free of charge by the 10th of each month to the end of the month. There is no minimum term. You can, for example, take out the ticket for just one month by cancelling it again in due time.
Can I continue to receive a SchokoTicket if the school board of my school has decided in favour of a Deutschlandticket?
If a school authority decides in favour of the Deutschlandticket Schule, you can only purchase the Deutschlandticket Schule. This applies to both entitled persons and self-payers. By switching, you have a larger area of validity and no financial disadvantages.