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The Dresden Pass: Making public transport accessible to all citizens
The Dresden Pass enables citizens on low incomes to visit Dresden’s cultural institutions (whether operated by the city or the Free State of Saxony) at a reduced rate and claim discounts on both DVB fares and municipal services. A children’s Dresden Pass is also available.
+++ Please note: Ticket prices for Dresden Pass holders increase +++
The City Council also amended the Dresden Pass guidelines in its budget resolution of 31 March 2025. This will reduce the discount for tickets from the current 50 per cent to 35 per cent in future. The adjustment will take effect on 1 July 2025. Customers who do not agree with the new price have a special right of cancellation.
Ticket prices at a glance
| Ticket | Discount per ticket until 30 June 2025 | Price for Dresden-Pass holders until 30 June 2025 | Discount per ticket from 1 July 2025 | Price for Dresden-Pass holders from 1 July 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschlandticket | 50 % | €29.00 per month | 35 % | €37.70 per month |
| Plus Mitnahme supplementary pass | 50 % | €5.75 per month | 35 % | €7.48 per month |
| Plus MOBI supplementary pass | 50 % | €4.00 per month | 35 % | €5.20 per month |
| Subscriber’s monthly pass at pricing level A1 | 50 % | €35.90 per month | 35 % | €46.67 per month |
| Subscriber’s monthly pass at pricing level B | 50 % (on the Dresden share) | €69.50 per month | 35 % (on the Dresden share) | €80.27 per month |
| Monthly pass price level A1 (Dresden fare Zone) | 25 % | €65.20 per month | 25 % | €65.20 per month |
| Four-ticket pass | 25 % | €9.15 | 25 % | €9.15 |
FAQ:
Will my subscription be converted automatically?
Yes, all affected subscriptions will be converted on 1 July 2025. The new prices will be debited automatically by direct debit. You do not have to do anything extra. However, if you do not agree with the new price, you have a special right of cancellation. Please send us an e-mail to abo@dvbag.de.
Do the DVB or the Dresden city council have any discretion as to whether a 50 or 35 discount is granted?
No, neither the Social Welfare Office nor we, the DVB, have any discretion as to how much discount is granted. The adjustment of the Dresden Pass discounts decided by the City Council applies to all Dresden Pass holders without exception.
Why is the social ticket becoming more expensive?
The Dresden Pass is a voluntary municipal service. It is always subordinate to the mandatory services that the city provides for its citizens. This means that the city can only use as much budget money for benefits with the Dresden Pass as is available after deducting all compulsory expenses.
Who is eligible for a Dresden Pass?
Residents with main residence in Dresden who receive the following social benefits:
- Assistance towards subsistence or basic security in old age and in case of reduced earning capacity
- Citizen's income (Bürgergeld) or social benefit
- Housing benefit
- Child supplement
- Cash benefits from the Youth Welfare Office for children and young people
- Benefits for people who apply for asylum and receive financial assistance
- Children whose parents receive social assistance
To apply for a Dresden-Pass, go in person to Dresden city council, to the Dresden Pass department at the Social Security Office (Sozialamt). To do so, first fill in the application forms you can find at the City of Dresden’s Bürgerbüros or at www.dresden.de/dresden-pass. You can then send the forms by post or by e-mail to dresden-pass@dresden.de or bring them in person to Junghansstraße 2.
Our tip: it’s easy to apply for the Dresden Pass online at www.dresden.de/dresden-pass.
How do I get a discounted subscription from the DVB?
Apply to the DVB AG for your discounted Deutschlandticket, Plus Mitnahme/MOBI supplementary passes or subscriber’s monthly pass.
What to do:
- Fill in the form "Vertrag für eine Abo-Fahrkarte" (“Contract for a subscriber‘s pass”)
- Send the completed contract with a copy of the front and back of the valid Dresden Pass by e-mail to abo@dvbag.de or by post to:
Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG
Postplatz 1
01067 Dresden - Your subscriber’s monthly pass or Deutschlandticket arrives by post.
Note: To make sure that the contract form can be sent on to us in time, the Dresden Pass department at the Social Security Office must receive it by the 20th of the month before you want the subscription to start.
You already have a Dresden Pass subscriber’s pass
... and want to change to the Deutschlandticket and subscribe to the supplementary Plus Mitnahme and Plus MOBI passes?
You can do that at the customer centre at Postplatz. To do so, please come in person by the 20th of the month before you want the subscription to start. Please be prepared for a relatively long wait.
What happens when my Dresden Pass expires?
The entitlement to discounted tickets expires with the expiration of the Dresden-Pass. Before the Dresden-Pass loses its validity, it must be renewed by the holder at the Social Security Office. Please note that your Dresden-Pass must be renewed by no later than the 15th calendar day of the last month of validity at the Social Security Office of the State Capital Dresden.
The renewal of your DVB subscription will occur automatically once the Dresden-Pass has been renewed. The renewal confirmation will be electronically transmitted to us. Data matching occurs once a week in compliance with GDPR guidelines. We will confirm the renewal of your DVB subscription to you in writing.
If you do not extend your Dresden-Pass, your DVB subscription will be cancelled. If you wish to continue to travel by train and bus, please submit a new application for a Germany-Ticket or a monthly subscription at the applicable VVO tariff (full amount, without discount) in a timely manner.
Important: If your Dresden-Pass is renewed but a simultaneous renewal of the DVB subscription is not desired, the DVB subscription must be actively cancelled.
Prices valid until June 30, 2025
| Ticket | Valid | Price for Dresden-Pass holders a month |
|---|---|---|
| Deutschlandticket |
|
€29.00 |
| Plus Mitnahme supplementary pass |
|
€5.75 |
| Plus MOBI supplementary pass |
|
€4.00 |
| Subscriber’s monthly pass at pricing level A1 |
|
€35.90 |
| Monthly pass price level A1 (Dresden fare Zone) |
|
€65.20 |
| Subscriber’s monthly pass at pricing level B |
|
€69.50 |
| Four-ticket pass for Dresden Pass holders |
|
€9.15 |
You can buy tickets with a Dresden-Pass discount here:
What happens when someone checks the tickets?
When someone checks your 4-ticket pass or (subscriber’s) monthly pass, please also show your Dresden Pass. If you use a Deutschlandticket or a Plus Mitnahme supplementary pass, it is enough to show an official photo ID document (identity card, passport). If you are checked without valid proof of entitlement, you will have to pay a penalty fare under Section 9A of the VVO (Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe) fare regulations and conditions of carriage.
