Tired of tariff zones? For public transport baden-wuerttemberg riders, the answer is a Deutschlandticket if you ride often, or the CiCoBW check-in app if you ride occasionally.
For the wider picture of the region, start with the southwest germany travel guide.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| CiCoBW check-in app system | Offered in the VVS BWeit app since early June 2023 |
| Regular Deutschlandticket | Rises from 49 to 58 euros per month on 1 January 2025 |
| D-Ticket JugendBW (monthly) | 39.42 euros per month from 1 January 2025 (before: 30.42 euros) |
| D-Ticket JugendBW (yearly cost) | Around 473 euros |
| D-Ticket JugendBW funding split | 70 percent state, 30 percent municipal partners |
| D-Ticket JugendBW introduction | December 2023 |
The figures come from the state’s press release of 22 October 2024 and the Ministry of Transport’s release of 22 June 2023. Prices and rules can change, so check the source before you rely on them.
How does CiCoBW work for occasional riders?
According to the Ministry of Transport’s press release of 22 June 2023, CiCoBW is a smartphone check-in/check-out system. You get on, check in with an app, ride, and check out when you get off.
The price is not chosen up front. At the end of the day, the best price is charged, so you do not need to study tariff zones or hunt for a ticket machine.
The system was launched by the state of Baden-Württemberg and first appeared in the VVS BWeit app of the Stuttgart transport company SSB. As of that June 2023 release, SSB was the first licence holder, and further licence holders could follow.
What the VVS BWeit app offers
The same release lists the functions of the app. Among them:
- Check-in/check-out with a swipe, or automatic “be out” when you leave the vehicle.
- Use of public transport across all of Baden-Württemberg.
- Real-time timetable information with intermediate stops, address-to-address search and a live departure board.
- A route-sharing function and calendar transfer.
- A map view.
- BahnCard discounts that can be applied.
- Tickets in first and second class.
- A transparent list of your trips with details and billing.
Account, platforms and privacy
The app is offered for Android and iOS. Users need an SSB customer account, which can be created inside the app; people already registered through VVS mobil or SSB Move can simply log in.
While you are checked in, the app records position and movement data, such as whether you are on foot or in a vehicle. That is how the automatic end of a trip works, and you receive a push notification when the trip has ended.
The release also says the integration of CiCoBW into the app of the regional brand bwegt was planned. Check the current app stores and the bwegt website to see whether that has happened.
When is the Deutschlandticket the better choice?
Transport Minister Winfried Hermann called CiCoBW a good complement to the Deutschlandticket, which is used mainly by passengers who travel more often by public transport. That is a useful rule of thumb: frequent riders look at the monthly ticket, occasional riders look at check-in.
The SSB’s commercial director noted that the JugendticketBW launched on 1 March and the Deutschlandticket on 1 May, shortly before the app went live. Together they gave travellers a simpler way to cross the state without tariff knowledge.
On price, the state’s release of 22 October 2024 reports that the transport ministers’ conference decided to raise the regular Deutschlandticket from 49 to 58 euros per month. As of that release, the change was set for 1 January 2025. Prices after that date may differ, so confirm the current price before you buy.
What is the D-Ticket JugendBW?
The D-Ticket JugendBW is a discounted monthly ticket for young people. According to the state’s release, it was introduced in December 2023 as the successor of the JugendticketBW and lets young people use local public transport throughout Germany.
As of the 22 October 2024 release, the monthly price was set to rise to 39.42 euros on 1 January 2025, up from 30.42 euros. That is an increase of 9 euros, matching the rise of the regular Deutschlandticket.
Numbers behind the ticket
- Yearly cost for a rider: around 473 euros.
- Funding: the state covers 70 percent of the ticket’s costs, and the municipal side the remaining 30 percent.
- Share of sold tickets: nearly 90 percent in the relevant age group, according to the release.
- Satisfaction: over 90 percent of users would recommend it.
The release does not set out the eligibility rules in the text used here. Ask the issuing transport company about age and proof requirements before you buy.
How do you plan public transport trips across Baden-Württemberg?
A short routine keeps things simple, whichever product you choose.
- Decide how often you will ride. Several trips a week point to a monthly ticket; a few single trips point to check-in.
- If you choose check-in, install the app and create your account before your first ride.
- Look up connections in the real-time timetable, including intermediate stops and the departure board.
- Check in as you board, and check out when you leave or let the automatic end of trip do it.
- Review your trip list afterwards to see what was billed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does CiCoBW stand for in practice?
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It is the state’s check-in/check-out system for buses and trains. You check in with a smartphone app, ride, and check out, and the best price for the day is charged afterwards.
Do you need an account for the VVS BWeit app?
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Yes. The June 2023 release says users need an SSB customer account, which can be created in the app. Existing VVS mobil or SSB Move customers can log in.
Does the app track your location?
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While you are checked in, the app records position and movement data. The release names this as the basis for automatic trip ending.
How much does the D-Ticket JugendBW cost?
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As of the state’s 22 October 2024 release, 39.42 euros per month from 1 January 2025, up from 30.42 euros. Check the source for later changes.
Can BahnCard discounts be used?
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The 2023 release lists BahnCard discounts that can be applied in the VVS BWeit app. Check the app for the current conditions.
