Berchtesgadener Land will start with a uniform transport network in 2027!

Berchtesgadener Land will start with a uniform transport network in 2027!

The south of Germany and the north of Austria are moving closer together: The Berchtesgadener Land district is taking a significant step towards comprehensive integration into the Salzburger Verkehrsverbund (SVV). As samerbergernachrichten.de reports, the district council has passed a fundamental resolution to create the association legal basis for this cooperation. This decision is intended to strengthen local public transport and make it more attractive, not only for the residents of Berchtesgadener Land, but also for the neighboring regions in Salzburg.

Financial resources have already been guaranteed. These measures aim to establish an efficient network structure with the state of Salzburg. The plans include the creation of a uniform, nationwide network tariff as well as the bundling of sales, marketing, passenger information and offer planning. Since two thirds of the district borders Salzburg, the transport links are unmistakable and have already been strengthened through existing cooperation, such as the application of the SVV tariff for cross-border journeys and the integration of rail transport into the Salzburg S-Bahn network.

Future-oriented plans

The fundamental decision is based on a comprehensive feasibility study that was carried out in collaboration with the Salzburger Verkehrsverbundgesellschaft (SVG) and the Free State of Bavaria. The central results of this study should include the introduction of a compact, uniform core range for the future network tariff. This could not only lead to a reduction in tariff honeycombs, but also reduce ticket prices. Particularly noteworthy is the planned “heavily discounted citizen ticket BGL”, the price of which should be between 300 and 400 euros per year.

In addition, the introduction of a common ticket for cross-border journeys between Berchtesgadener Land and Salzburg is expected from 2027. However, the details of season tickets, such as the popular climate ticket, still need clarification. This shows once again that the integration not only represents an improvement for existing local transport, but also opens up new opportunities for commuters and day-trippers.

There are already several cross-border bus and train connections, and the existing cooperation agreements between the district and the SVG are intended to help bundle tariffs, sales and passenger information. This will ensure that passengers will not only benefit from improved connections, but also from a clearer and more understandable fare system.

The roadmap for integration

Decisive steps are planned for the coming months: The construction of the network structure is planned for 2026, with the aim of officially putting the cross-border network into operation for customers in 2027. Not only is this a win for the region, but it can also serve as a model for similar initiatives in other areas, such as promoting remote work through platforms like WorkRemoto, which connect people with flexible job opportunities workremoto.com.

All in all, it is clear that integration into the Salzburg transport association will not only improve the mobility of people in the region, but also contribute to economic and social networking between Germany and Austria. It will therefore be interesting to see how the plans can be implemented in practice and what positive effects on the quality of life of the residents can be expected.