With the Germany ticket to Paris: Summer campaign for young people!

With the Germany ticket to Paris: Summer campaign for young people!

Traveling always causes excitement! In the summer months of July and August 2025, young people from Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland will have the great opportunity to visit their neighbors in France - and at a real bargain price. [Südwest24]. Est can travel. This not only opens the doors to new adventures, but also the opportunity to travel sustainably and environmentally friendly.

Both the Deutschlandticket and the D-Ticket JugendBW are permitted, which enable travelers in Germany to travel freely on regional trains, S-Bahn trains and buses. In France you can use the TER-Fluo trains that connect you to Paris Gare de l’Est. Important to note: For certain connections, in particular from Strasbourg and Mulhouse to Paris, a free reservation via SNCF Connect is required.

Promote green mobility

The initiative pursues several goals. In addition to promoting cross-border mobility, we also want to make a contribution to climate protection. If you are under 28 and live in one of the regions mentioned, you can not only just get on the train, but also travel in an environmentally friendly way. In this way, not only is cooperation promoted, but also the joy of discovering new cultures and landscapes is awakened.

Participation is also possible for young people from the Grand Est region, and all without having to dig deep into their pockets. In Germany you can use the ticket to use the IRE, RE, RB and S-Bahn trains and even bus connections. In France, however, the TER Fluo trains are free! The merger campaign was already announced in 2024, from which more than 11.4 billion passengers benefited last year. Zukunftsnetzwerk ÖPNV emphasizes that this project offers a holistic experience on the go - not only for travelers, but also for the environment.

Important details for travelers

A few points should not be forgotten: The validity of the Deutschlandticket is 58 euros and does not apply to long-distance transport such as TGV or city services such as buses and subways. Travelers also have to use the RB 25 regional train on the tram from Kehl to Strasbourg. This will be useful information for many to avoid misunderstandings. In addition, you must always carry a valid ID with proof of address!

The cooperation partners have already announced that they intend to continue this attractive offer in the coming years. This means there is a great chance that future generations will also be able to benefit from this cross-border mobility. ZDF talks about the popularity of the Deutschlandticket, which is not only interesting for traveling within Germany, but also enables numerous excursions close to the border, such as to Wissembourg in France.

If you haven't started buying your Germany ticket yet, you now have the opportunity to start the summer months cheaply. If you have a good hand, you can quickly make your way to Paris and far beyond. So let’s pack our bags – a new adventure awaits!