Dear students,
If you’re heading to Germany for a summer student job, it’s very important to know how to:
- Use public transport and purchase a monthly ticket online,
- Open an online bank account via Wise to receive your salary and pay for expenses.
✅ How to buy a monthly public transport ticket via mobile app
In Germany, public transport tickets (buses, trams, subways, and regional trains) can easily be purchased through mobile apps. In addition to single-ride tickets, you can also buy a monthly ticket (Monatskarte), which is much more practical and economical for students.
📲 Apps by city or region:
- DB Navigator – For regional trains and intercity connections
- BVG Fahrinfo – For Berlin
- MVV-App – For Munich
- VVS Mobil – For Stuttgart
- HVV App – For Hamburg
- Or the local public transport app of the city where you’ll be staying
📝 How to purchase a monthly ticket:
- Download the app from Google Play or the App Store
- Register with your name, email, and password
- Enter a German address (temporary or work-related)
- Choose “Monatskarte” or “Deutschlandticket” (€49) – this is a national monthly ticket valid across Germany for public and regional transport
- Select the start date for the ticket (usually from the 1st of the following month)
- Pay via bank card, PayPal, or Wise card
- The ticket will be available in the app and must be shown during ticket inspections
📌 Tip: The Deutschlandticket is valid on all local and regional lines across Germany (but not on high-speed trains like ICE/IC/EC). It’s a great option for students who travel frequently.