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Kärnten Ticket: Price increase to 430 euros from 2025 announced
From 2025, the price for the Kärnten Ticket will increase by 7.7% to 430 euros. Find out more about the new tariffs and deadlines for purchasing at the old price.
Kärnten Ticket: Price increase to 430 euros from 2025 announced
The Carinthian transport company has announced a price increase for the Kärnten Ticket, which will come into force from January 1, 2025. This is happening in the context of a general increase affecting the Austria-wide KlimaTicket, which will be increased by 7.7 percent. From next year, the Kärnten Ticket Classic will cost a new price of 430 euros, instead of the previous 399 euros.
This adjustment affects not only the regular ticket prices, but also the categories for young people and seniors, which increase from 299 euros to 320 euros, and the Kärnten Ticket Spezial, whose price is increased from 199 euros to 210 euros. The family surcharge will also be increased by 5 euros and will now amount to 115 euros. These changes were announced on November 5, 2024 and are aimed at covering the operating costs of transport companies.
Early bookings benefit
However, there is a small ray of hope for everyone who wants to avoid the price increase: the previous pricing model remains valid until December 31, 2024. People who purchase the Kärnten Ticket by the end of the year can still benefit from the lower price. This means that those who decide quickly can use the 399 euros for another year before the new tariffs come into effect.
The first price adjustments for the Austria-wide KlimaTicket were announced at the end of October, signaling that regional tickets would also follow in the near future. This combination of price increases is a response to increased costs in transportation and reflects general inflation that is also felt in other areas of life.
Overall, the price adjustment for the Kärnten Ticket stands out from the multitude of changes currently being discussed in public transport. It remains to be seen how passengers will adapt to these increases and whether further adjustments will follow to ensure the attractiveness of public transport. Those interested can find further details about the new tariffs in a detailed report on www.5min.at read up.
The changes to ticket prices are part of a broader strategy to control the costs and sustainability of the public transport network in Carinthia. The 7.7 percent increase could be perceived as burdensome for many passengers, especially in economically uncertain times. But the effort to maintain a balanced and affordable transport system remains one of the central aspects of transport planning.