This article provides ready-to-use resources to help you inform your employees about the upcoming Deutschlandticket price increase, effective January 1, 2026.
All internal decisions regarding subsidies and setup adjustments have already been finalized with NAVIT — this article is only meant to support your internal employee communication.
Key Employee Information
You may share the following points with your employees:
The Deutschlandticket will continue to be provided as usual in the NAVIT app.
The price of the Deutschlandticket will increase from €58 to €63 starting January 2026.
The 5% Jobticket discount still applies, bringing the effective price to €59.85.
Your change of company contribution if applicable, unless specifically communicated otherwise.
Employees can continue to use their mobility budget in NAVIT as usual.
How to Communicate the Change
NAVIT has prepared ready-to-use materials for your employee communication:
Email Template – Inform employees about the updated Deutschlandticket price
Intranet / Slack Post – Quick internal announcement
PowerPoint Template to download
Tips for Sharing
Customize templates with your internal tone and branding if desired.
Share the announcement before January 1, 2026, so employees are aware of the updated price in advance.
Scenario 1: You cover the full Deutschlandticket Budget
Key Takeaway for employees:
There are no changes for you.
Your company continues to pay the full price of the Deutschlandticket.
The Deutschlandticket will be provided to you as usual in the NAVIT app.
Quote for sharing internally:
"Dear colleagues,
We’d like to inform you about an upcoming change to the Deutschlandticket price. Starting January 2026, the ticket price will increase from €58 to €63. The 5% Jobticket discount still applies, reducing the effective price to €59.85.
Nothing changes for you. We’ll continue to cover the full price of your Deutschlandticket. You’ll receive your ticket as usual in the NAVIT app, and you can continue to use your mobility budget as before."
Communication Template:
Scenario 2: You cover the minimum amount
Key Takeaway for employees:
Your company increases the minimum subsidy from €14.50 to €15.75. This increases your share from €40.60 to €44.10.
You purchase the ticket as usual in the NAVIT app, pay upfront, and then receive the company subsidy back via your payslip.
Quote for sharing internally:
"Dear colleagues,
We’d like to inform you about an upcoming change to the Deutschlandticket price. Starting January 2026, the ticket price will increase from €58 to €63. The 5% Jobticket discount still applies, reducing the effective price to €59.85.
We’re slightly increasing our subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. This adjustment will be applied automatically to your payslip, so you don’t need to take any action. As a result, your personal contribution will rise from €40.60 to €44.10. You’ll continue to receive your ticket as usual in the NAVIT app and can keep using your mobility budget as before."
Communication Template:
Scenario 3: Your company contribution is between 15,75€ and 59,85€
Key Takeaway for employees:
Your Deutschlandticket minimum contribution increases from €14.50 to €15.75.
Your personal contribution increases from €{old_personal_contribution}} to €{new_personal_contribution}}.
You purchase the ticket as usual in the NAVIT app, pay in advance, and then receive the company subsidy back via your payslip.
Quote for sharing internally:
"Dear colleagues,
We’d like to inform you about an upcoming change to the Deutschlandticket price. Starting January 2026, the ticket price will increase from €58 to €63. The 5% Jobticket discount still applies, reducing the effective price to €59.85.
Your Deutschlandticket minimum contribution increases from €14.50 to €15.75. This means your personal contribution will change from €{old_personal_contribution} to €{new_personal_contribution}. The change will be applied automatically to your payslip, so you don’t need to do anything. You’ll continue to receive your ticket as usual in the NAVIT app and can keep using your mobility budget as before."
Communication Template: