Class · Bus
Class DE
Bus + trailer
Bus with trailer.
- Minimum age
- 24 (21/20 with professional driver (BKF) training)
- Prerequisite
- Class D
Your way to the bus licence (class DE)
- 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
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
What can I drive with class DE?
Class D motor vehicles, i.e. for more than 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 DE 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 DE 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 DE (Bus mit Anhänger)
- Grundbetrag für Klasse DE€480.00
- 4 × Unterweisung Klasse DE€472.00
- 3 × Überlandfahrt Klasse DE€354.00
- Autobahnfahrt Klasse DE€118.00
- Nachtfahrt Klasse DE€118.00
- Vorstellung Praxisprüfung Kl. DE€363.52
- Vorstellung Teilprf. Kl. DE€114.77
- Each further practice lesson
- €115.00
Mit Vorbesitz Klasse D: 4 Stunden Grundausbildung („Unterweisung“) plus Sonderfahrten. 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 DE?
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.