How to get ahead despite warning strikes in public transport - Germany's public transport strike to paralyze major cities on Monday

A nationwide public transport strike will hit Germany on Monday, 2 February 2026. Around 150 municipal transport companies will face major outages, including key cities like Dresden, Berlin and Nuremberg. The walkout, organized by the ver.di union, follows an ongoing wage dispute with employers.

The warning strike will severely disrupt services in five Hessian cities: Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Kassel, Marburg and Gießen. In Frankfurt, trams and underground trains will stay in depots, but S-Bahn commuter trains, regional rail and flixbus should run as normal.

Wiesbaden will see most buses run by ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft cancelled, though a few partner routes may still operate. Kassel's Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) will also face heavy disruptions, with only some regional bus lines remaining active.

Meanwhile, Marburg and Gießen expect no disruptions at all, as local authorities confirm greyhound services will run normally. Passengers in other affected areas should check the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) journey planner at rmv.de for real-time updates on cancelled services.

The strike will leave many buses and trains idle across Germany, forcing commuters to seek alternative travel options. While some cities like Marburg and Gießen remain unaffected, most major urban centres will experience significant service reductions throughout the day.