Berlin-Ticket S

Berlin residents who receive social benefits can purchase the Berlin-Ticket S. The Berlin-Ticket S entitles the holder to use all means of public transport within the tariff area Berlin AB. It is issued as a non-transferable monthly ticket. The offer is not available on a sliding basis, as an annual ticket or as a subscription.

Information about the group of people eligible for the Berlin Ticket S can be found here.

The Berlin-Ticket S costs only 9,00 Euros per month - you will need the VBB customer card Berlin S or a valid notification of benefits (=Leistungsbescheid) plus identity document.

The Berlin Senate has decided that the current notifications of benefits can continue to be used as proof of eligibility for the Berlin Ticket-S from January 1, 2025. At the same time, the issue of the proof of eligibility will end on September 30, 2024 and that of the VBB Berlin S customer card on December 31, 2024. 

If people have a VBB customer card Berlin S that is valid beyond December 31, 2024, they can use this card until the end of its term. If people do not have a VBB customer card Berlin S or their card expires before or after January 1, 2025, the previous procedure of presenting the current, valid notification of benefits applies to them. For data protection reasons, personal information may be blackened. 

Recognizable beyond doubt have to be:

• the letterhead
• title of the letter (notification of approval / benefits)
• surname and first name
• period of authorization
• respective number for the transfer to the monthly ticket (coupon)

This procedure is initially valid until June 30, 2025.

In order to be able to use the Berlin-Ticket S in the future, the reference number of the proof of benefits or, for people who receive benefits from the Jobcenter, the personal customer number of the notification of benefits must be entered on it. Important: From January 1, 2025, the BG number can no longer be used.

Eligible persons who would still like to apply for a VBB customer card Berlin S for this year can do so until November 30, 2024. These VBB customer cards Berlin S applied for will be issued and sent out until December 31, 2024. They will remain valid until the end of the validity period and can also be used as proof of usage for the Berlin-Ticket S. In these cases, the number of the VBB customer card Berlin S must be entered on the Berlin-Ticket S.

Please note: From January 1, 2025, the full first and last name must also be entered on the Berlin-Ticket S and the valid VBB customer card Berlin S must be carried along. The name on the ticket must match the name on the VBB customer card Berlin S.

You can apply online to the BVG using this link.

You can purchase the monthly tickets for the price of 9,00 Euro at all ticket machines, in the BVG apps and also in private sales shops (e.g. late-night sales shops, newsagents). However, purchasing in customer centers is still possible.

A dog, a stroller and luggage can be taken along free of charge - as can children up to the age of 6 (up to three children on ferries), but no bicycle. To take a bicycle with you once, you must purchase a single ticket bicycle.