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Price increase in the VBB: What passengers can expect from 2026!
Christoph Heuing announces price increases for buses and trains in Berlin and Brandenburg from January 2026 due to increased costs.
Price increase in the VBB: What passengers can expect from 2026!
Things will soon become more expensive in the traffic landscape of Berlin and Brandenburg. Christoph Heuing, the new head of the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB), has officially announced price increases for bus and train journeys from January 2026. Loud rbb24 The reasons for this price increase are the sharply increased costs, which exceed the income of the transport companies. Heuing, in office since May 2025, is also planning to simplify the tariff structure, which currently includes over 1,000 ticket prices.
The punctuality of the VBB is impressively over 90%, while in long-distance transport it is only between 60 and 70 percent. Despite this good balance, the high demand, particularly due to the Deutschlandticket, has become a major problem. Overcrowded trains and buses are not uncommon. Heuing is therefore calling for more financial support from the federal government to ensure additional trains and improved infrastructure.
Prices in comparison
The announced price increase is expected to grow by an average of 6.7%, somewhat consistent with the last increase just eight months ago. In the run-up to the price adjustments, other large transport associations such as the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and the Munich Transport Association (MVV) also announced similar steps. A comparison of the price adjustments will be transparent from January 1, 2024 at the latest:
| Transport association | Price increase (%) |
|---|---|
| VBB | 6.7% |
| VRR | 9.4% |
| MVV | 4.3% |
A crucial demand from Heuing is that the problem of overcrowding cannot be solved so quickly. He knows that ordering additional trains and upgrading railway lines requires a considerable amount of time in advance. This might not be entirely surprising, but it does make it clear that quick fixes are not in the cards.
Looking to the future loudly daily news Heuing is optimistic: The VBB offer is “very good throughout Germany” and the goal is to further increase the quality of public transport. However, one thing is clear: the challenges are great – both in terms of financing and infrastructure.
In summary, passengers must prepare for higher prices while solutions are being worked on to meet commuter needs. Local public transport therefore remains a hot potato in politics. Transport policy is required!
For everyone who regularly relies on public transport, it is now time to stay tuned and stay informed, because the next few months will certainly bring further news that will affect public transport in our region. A nerve-wracking topic, but one that also offers opportunities. We will of course keep you up to date.
Further details about the changes to public transport can also be found at n-tv.