Price increases in local transport: This is what Schwerin expects in 2026!

Price increases in local transport: This is what Schwerin expects in 2026!

Price adjustments in local public transport are a hot topic that affects many travelers in Germany. A lot has happened in local public transport for 2026, especially in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the price situation is an interesting exception. How n-tv reported that prices are rising in many regions of Germany, but in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ticket prices remain largely stable. Only in Schwerin are price increases planned, with the single ticket for adults climbing from 2.50 euros to 2.70 euros (an increase of 8%).

For frequent travelers, there are interesting options that you should definitely take a look at. The monthly ticket on the road network in Schwerin will now cost 54 euros, compared to 50 euros before. It is also worth thinking about the different tariffs, especially when it comes to the offers NAHBUS Nordwestmecklenburg GmbH, where monthly passes are attractive for frequent travelers and offer real savings when purchasing tickets.

Price stability and future developments

While the Rostock tram is currently not disclosing any information about possible price increases - the price for a single ticket is 3.00 euros and the monthly ticket costs 85 euros - the Vorpommern-Rügen transport company and the Neubrandenburg city bus service have no plans to increase tariff prices. The prices for individual tickets remain stable: in Neubrandenburg at 2.30 euros and in Stralsund at 2.60 euros.

The situation appears in a significantly different light in other federal states, such as Hamburg and Berlin, where ticket prices will rise by around 5.4% and 6%, respectively, from January 2026. The Germany ticket, which will be raised from 58 euros to 63 euros, also remains a hot topic. But in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania they are committed to older citizens: seniors aged 65 and over currently pay 38 euros, after the increase 43 euros, with the state partially covering the increases.

Monthly passes and numerous savings

The NAHBUS monthly pass rates offer an excellent option for anyone who travels frequently. The validity extends over a month and the cards are valid from any day. There are different variants of the monthly pass, for example for full-payers or for benefit recipients, which follow the same validity rules. Students and trainees can also benefit from special discounts that allow them flexible use in the Wismar area.

• Tarife für Monatskarten:
  • Vollzahler: gültig für beliebig viele Fahrten innerhalb der gewählten Preisstufe.
  • Sozialtarif: für Leistungsempfänger nach SGB II, SGB XII, und Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz.
  • Schüler/Azubis: spezielle Regelungen für Schul- und Ausbildungswege.

In summary, there are some changes in the area of ​​local transport that could be seen as negative at first glance, but in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania they are doing everything they can to keep the burden on passengers low. While prices are rising elsewhere, the majority of prices here are staying the course. Time will tell whether that was a good move.