Rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced on Friday it was set to increase the cost of long-distance rail tickets by an average of 1.9 percent – the highest price hike since 2021. The new prices will come into force on December 12th, and Deutsche Bahn said it was in response to inflation. Super-Sparpreis (super-saver price) and Sparpreis (saver price) tickets will remain unchanged at €17.90 and €21.50 respectively. However, the rail operator only raises prices for journeys outside of regional transport associations, which affects about every fifth customer journey. In September, the union and Deutsche Bahn announced they had reached a deal on pay and conditions.

Source: The Local October 01, 2021 15:22 UTC