Modification in Westphalian Taxation Rates Starting in August
In a significant shift for public transportation in Westphalia, starting August 1, 2025, the Deutschlandticket will become the primary ticket option for local travel across Germany, replacing numerous regional cards. This change affects most regions within Westphalia, excluding Hamm, where ticket options and pricing remain stable.
The Deutschlandticket, an expansion of the 9-Euro-Ticket, is a monthly subscription ticket that grants access to all local public transportation services, including buses, trams, and second-class regional trains, nationwide. The ticket price was initially €49 per month but has increased to €58 in January 2025 to account for inflation adjustments.
This change simplifies fare structures and provides seamless access across regions, as many regional cards are being phased out or integrated into broader national ticketing frameworks. The WestfalenTarif and regional lines such as RB 74, RB 75, RB 84, and RB 85 continue to offer single-journey and regional tickets, but multi-ride cards or subscriptions are becoming less common.
The 90-minute ticket will be available as a chip card in Münster and Hamm, offering travelers a convenient and flexible option for short trips. For all other passengers, alternatives include single tickets, day tickets, or the airfare tariff eezy.nrw.
It's worth noting that the district of Unna, Bocholt, and the city of Paderborn are exceptions to the Deutschlandticket's adoption, with their own ticket systems remaining in place.
In Hamm, ticket prices will remain unchanged from current levels, unlike in other regions within the Westphalia tariff where prices are increasing by an average of 5 percent. Furthermore, no specific information about ticket alternatives in Hamm beyond the 90-minute ticket has been provided.
Meanwhile, Hamm continues to be an independent source of news, with a recent lawsuit against the abortion ban filed in the city.
For those planning to travel, it's essential to purchase tickets via official apps or ticket machines to avoid fines for traveling without a valid ticket, which start at €60. Travelers should also be aware that, while the Deutschlandticket is widely accepted, there may be exceptions in specific districts, such as Stendal.
[1] Source: Westfalen-Blatt (https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/region/westfalen/deutschlandticket-ab-august-2025-in-westfalen-tarif-preise-steigen-ticket-preise-bleiben-stabil-in-hamm-30705848) [2] Source: Westfalen-Blatt (https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/region/westfalen/deutschlandticket-ab-august-2025-in-westfalen-tarif-preise-steigen-ticket-preise-bleiben-stabil-in-hamm-30705848) [3] Source: Westfalen-Blatt (https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/region/westfalen/deutschlandticket-ab-august-2025-in-westfalen-tarif-preise-steigen-ticket-preise-bleiben-stabil-in-hamm-30705848) [4] Source: Westfalen-Blatt (https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/region/westfalen/deutschlandticket-ab-august-2025-in-westfalen-tarif-preise-steigen-ticket-preise-bleiben-stabil-in-hamm-30705848) [5] Source: Westfalen-Blatt (https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/region/westfalen/deutschlandticket-ab-august-2025-in-westfalen-tarif-preise-steigen-ticket-preise-bleiben-stabil-in-hamm-30705848)
- The expansion of the 9-Euro-Ticket, known as the Deutschlandticket, will also affect the financing of the public-transit industry, as it becomes the primary ticket option for local travel, replacing numerous regional cards nationwide.
- In the industry of transportation, the Deutschandticket's implementation, particularly in the domain of finance, could have significant implications for public-transit systems, as many regional tickets are being phased out or integrated into broader national ticketing frameworks.
