Overview
- Deutsche Bahn, which announced the offer Saturday, will accept applications from mid-June to the end of September.
- All children and teens ages 6 to 18 in Germany can apply regardless of nationality.
- The digital Jugend-BahnCard 25 gives 25% off Super-Spar, Spar and Flex fares for 12 months and is issued via bahn.de or the DB Navigator app, then expires without a paid renewal.
- Savings will matter most for 15- to 18-year-olds because many children up to 14 already ride free with parents on long-distance trains.
- DB estimates up to 15 million young people could benefit, and Bild calculates foregone revenue of up to €118.5 million.