Bus · tram · metro
Participating local public transport is generally included. In the Soest district this particularly includes regular RLG bus services.
DEUTSCHLANDTICKET · GUIDE 2026
Plan journey
What can I use with my D-Ticket?
A quick guide for travelling, with a special focus on the Soest district, RLG, rail and demand-responsive services.
PRICE 2026€63 / month
VALIDITYlocal and regional transport across Germany
CLASS2nd class
TICKETpersonal · subscription
RB · RE · S-Bahn
Local and regional trains are included. Eligible journeys are therefore marked with D‑Ticket ✓ in the planner.
RLG TaxiBus
Demand-responsive scheduled bus service requiring advance booking. The same tickets and fares apply as on normal buses.
Booking0800 3 50 40 31at least 30 min in advance; some services require longer
Helmo On-Demand
RLG on-demand transport is integrated into the WestfalenTarif. The Deutschlandticket is accepted.
Check Helmo ↗Call-a-shared-taxi (AST)
Your Deutschlandticket is taken into account for AST. You pay an additional reduced AST fare. AST runs to a timetable and requires advance booking; it is not a normal metered taxi.
AST Soest02921 71666Book 30 / 60 min in advance depending on the service
ICE · IC · EC · FlixTrain
Long-distance transport is generally not included. Some specific long-distance sections accept local tickets, so check the exact journey if in doubt.
QUICK CHECK
What may cost extra?
Bike
checkNot automatically included in the Deutschlandticket. Local rules or a bicycle ticket may apply.
Dog
extraA dog that requires a fare is not covered by the Deutschlandticket. Check the rules of the relevant transport association.
Children
check ageChildren under 6 do not need their own ticket. From age 6, a separate ticket is generally required for the Deutschlandticket.
1st class
upgrade requiredThe Deutschlandticket generally applies to 2nd class. Regional 1st-class upgrades may be available separately.
TRAVEL & ABROAD
Travel modeWhat applies when travelling to the Netherlands, Austria or Italy?
The Deutschlandticket is not a general Europe-wide ticket. It may remain valid on eligible German local/regional sections; cross-border, foreign or long-distance sections may require an additional ticket.
🇩🇪 Local/regional transport in GermanyD-Ticket usable depending on transport mode🌍 Cross-borderCheck the ticket for the specific section🚄 Long-distanceusually a separate ticket
TICKET ON YOUR PHONE
Where can I manage my Deutschlandticket?
The Deutschlandticket generally has the same nationwide local/regional validity regardless of the participating provider you buy it from. App and subscription-management features may differ.
APP / WEB
Open mo.pla ↗
mo.pla
Digital Deutschlandticket with web/app access. mo.pla offers features such as pausing/restarting the subscription and wallet support.
DEUTSCHE BAHN
DB information ↗
DB Navigator
Manage the Deutschlandticket with DB and check journeys and rail travel information.
REGIONAL
View mobil info ↗
mobil info
RLG app for journey planning, realtime information and tickets in the Soest district and surrounding region.
Note: SO-Portal does not sell or manage the Deutschlandticket. Provider links are included only as practical shortcuts.
KREIS SOEST
Worth knowing: Deutschlandticket Sozial
€47 / monthin the Soest district since 1 August 2026
Eligible recipients of certain social benefits can obtain the discounted Deutschlandticket Sozial in the Soest district. Eligibility is checked by the responsible authority.
RLG: eligibility & order ↗Check the exact journey before travelling
Special trains, approved long-distance sections, bicycle carriage or regional add-on services may have special rules. The planner therefore shows the ticket status directly with the journey; if in doubt, check the operator’s official passenger information.