Transport and Mobility

BVG Card and Deutschlandticket Setup Guide

How to get and use Berlin's transit passes as a newcomer.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Deutschlandticket: €49/month — valid on all regional and local transit in Germany
2Buy via BVG app, DB Navigator, or any transit ticket machine
3BVG app: shows real-time departures and allows mobile ticketing
4Validate printed tickets at yellow machines before boarding any train

City context: Berlin

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Berlin. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about Transport and Mobility in Berlin

Transport and Mobility

BVG Card and Deutschlandticket Setup Guide

How to get and use Berlin's transit passes as a newcomer.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Deutschlandticket: €49/month — valid on all regional and local transit in Germany
2Buy via BVG app, DB Navigator, or any transit ticket machine
3BVG app: shows real-time departures and allows mobile ticketing
4Validate printed tickets at yellow machines before boarding any train

City context: Berlin

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Berlin. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about Transport and Mobility in Berlin