# Deutsche Bahn family ticket and infrastructure status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deutsche-bahn-family-ticket-and-infrastructure-status > Updated: 2026-10-07T17:50:49.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 3. Deutsche Bahn is reintroducing a permanent ‘Familienticket’ (family ticket) effective November 1, following a successful trial period during the summer holidays. The ticket is priced at 99.99 euros for a round trip and includes seat reservations for up to five people, specifically covering a maximum of two adults (defined as those aged 15 or older) and up to three children. The ticket is valid for nationwide second-class travel on long-distance trains, though travelers are restricted to their specific booked train and availability is subject to quotas. While local transport to stations may require additional fees, Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger expressed approval of the offer, noting the company’s autonomy in corporate decisions. According to Bahn executive Evelyn Palla, sales for this permanent offering are scheduled to begin on October 26. This pricing update comes as Deutsche Bahn faces ongoing infrastructure challenges. CEO Evelyn Palla has cautioned that modernizing the aging network will be a process lasting at least ten years, noting that improvements in punctuality will not occur quickly. Concurrently, DB InfraGo is planning to request an average increase of 7.9 percent in track access charges for 2027, with freight traffic expected to see the highest rise at 12.9 percent. ## Claims - Deutsche Bahn is making its family ticket a permanent offer starting November 1. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Stricter rules for mini-loans and installment purchases take effect on November 20. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The deadline for canceling many motor vehicle insurance contracts is November 30. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Deadlines for applying for wage tax reductions are active in November. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The family ticket costs 99.99 euros and covers round-trip travel for up to five people, including seat reservations in ICE trains. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Providers must more strictly verify the repayment capacity of customers for small loans up to 200 euros and interest-free payment deferrals. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Deutsche Bahn makes family ticket a permanent offering Deutsche Bahn is making its 99.99 euro family ticket a permanent offer starting November 1, amid rising local public transport usage in Germany. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deutsche-bahn-makes-family-ticket-a-permanent-offering ### 2026-10-05: Deutsche Bahn reintroduces permanent family ticket Deutsche Bahn will permanently reintroduce a 99.99 euro family ticket for long-distance travel starting November 1, covering up to two adults and three children including seat reservations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deutsche-bahn-reintroduces-permanent-family-ticket ### 2026-10-03: Deutsche Bahn introduces permanent family ticket amid infrastructure challenges Deutsche Bahn will permanently offer a 99.99 euro family ticket starting November 1. CEO Evelyn Palla warned that infrastructure repairs to improve punctuality will take at least a decade. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deutsche-bahn-to-offer-family-ticket-permanently --- Cite as: Deutsche Bahn family ticket and infrastructure status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/deutsche-bahn-family-ticket-and-infrastructure-status