Instructions for purchasing student tickets for Magdeburg events: a guide for students.
Beginning from the upcoming 2025/2026 academic year, Magdeburg students will retain access to the city's public transportation system with the reintroduction of the Magdeburg Student Ticket. The tickets are now available for ordering via the Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH & Co. KG (MVB) subscription portal on abo.mvbnet.de.
Students should request new tickets upon enrollment, change of school, address, or higher grade level. To ensure timely delivery by August 11 for the new school year commencing on August 11, purchases must be made by June 30.
A new ticket is necessary for students transitioning to higher school grades (such as moving to grade 5), students presently holding a free ticket and living between 2-2.5 kilometers from school in grade 7 (requiring distance verification), students entering grade 11, those attending vocational schools, or those with address changes.
Those who do not fall under these categories and possess a valid existing student ticket do not need to reapply. Further information about the ordering process and eligibility requirements can be found on mvbnet.de/fahrkarten/schuelerticket/.
abo.mvbnet.de. To ensure the chip card tickets arrive in time for the school start on August 11, ordering is necessary by June 30. New tickets are valid from August 1.
To seek clarification on the application process, students may also reach out to MVB customer service via phone or email. Eligible students must provide proof of student status and other required documents for the sale of the tickets. For university students, it is also advisable to consult their college's student services or student union for information about ticket purchase.
In general, students may need to purchase a new ticket if their current one expires, changes their student status, or if they move to a different location within the city affecting their ticket zone.
- University students may need to consult their college's student services or student union for information about ticket purchase, as eligibility requirements for the Magdeburg Student Ticket also apply to those attending vocational schools.
- For those studying in higher school grades, such as moving to grade 5, or for those entering grade 11, a new Magdeburg Student Ticket will be required, which can be ordered via the MVB subscription portal by June 30 to ensure timely delivery by August 11.
- Home-and-garden lifestyle may benefit from the use of the Magdeburg Student Ticket, as it provides affordable access to the city's public transportation system, making shopping, leisure, and other everyday journeys more convenient and eco-friendly.
