Class · Bus
Class D1E
Small bus + trailer
Minibus with trailer.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Prerequisite
- Class D1
Your way to the bus licence (class D1E)
- 01
Consultation & registration
We'll go through the requirements, process and costs with you – at any of our six branches.
- 02
Theory
Theory lessons every day (Mon–Fri) at all branches – plus our learning app at your own pace.
- 03
Practice
Driving lessons with experienced instructors in modern vehicles.
- 04
Exam
Focused preparation for your theory and practical exam.
The process in detail
Minimum age
You must be at least 20 ½ years old. You can take your practical exam 1 month before your 21st birthday. With special vocational training, the minimum age can be lowered to 18.
Application at the road traffic office
The application always comes first! Make sure all the details are correct. Based on your application, the road traffic office (Straßenverkehrsamt) prints your driving licence and commissions TÜV to conduct your exams. This can take a few weeks – but that is the road traffic office's responsibility. While your application is being processed, you can of course already start your training and attend our theory lessons.
- First-aid certificate (9 teaching units)
- 1 biometric passport photo
- Valid ID document
- Ophthalmological report
- Medical report
- Application form
Theory
For the class D1E trailer licence you need no further theory lessons and no theory exam.
Practice and special drives
The length of the basic training depends on your individual abilities and your learning progress; for buses, however, at least 4 driving lessons are mandatory. On top of that come the legally required special drives of 45 minutes each: 3 rural road drives, one motorway drive and one night drive.
What can I drive with class D1E?
Class D1 motor vehicles, i.e. for up to 16 people, with a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of more than 750 kg.
Can I also drive commercially with this licence?
If you need class D1E for commercial use, a professional driver qualification has been mandatory since 10 September 2009. Without this initial qualification, only private use is permitted.
How much does the class D1E licence cost?
The fixed costs are set – including the legally required mandatory drives. How many practice lessons you need beyond those depends on you.
Klasse D1E (Kleiner Bus mit Anhänger)
- 4 × Unterweisung Klasse D1E€412.00
- 3 × Überlandfahrt Klasse D1E€309.00
- Autobahnfahrt Klasse D1E€103.00
- Nachtfahrt Klasse D1E€103.00
- Vorstellung Praxisprüfung Kl. D1E€333.52
- Vorstellung Teilprf. Kl. D1E€110.25
- Each further practice lesson
- €103.00
Mit Vorbesitz Klasse D1: 4 Stunden Grundausbildung („Unterweisung“) plus Sonderfahrten. Einen Grundbetrag für D1E führt die Preisliste nicht – er ist hier nicht enthalten. Übungsfahrt laut Preisliste ohne Minutenangabe. TÜV/DEKRA-Gebühren sind nicht enthalten.
Based on our current price list (as of December 2025). Example calculation, not an offer.
Cost calculatorThis class is part of our training centre
We provide complete training for trucks and buses – including the initial qualification and code 95, with funding via the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) on request.
Your next step
Ready for class D1E?
In a free consultation we'll go through the process, how long it takes and any open questions with you – or you can register online right away.