VBB Bus & Bahn - Public transit navigation

ALL FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE APP AT A GLANCE

Using the App:

Plan a Journey: Use the app to plan your journey using real-time traffic conditions.

Real-Time Departures: View real-time departure times at stops with customizable views.

Favorite Destinations: Save favorite destinations for quick access.

Ticket Validation: Remember to validate your ticket before starting your journey at the yellow or red boxes located on S-Bahn and subway platforms and inside buses or trams. A ticket that is not stamped is not valid.

Timetable information and route planner in one place:

- The app selects the optimal public transport route based on real-time traffic conditions.

- The main page showcases all connections for regional traffic, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus, and ferry routes across Berlin and Brandenburg.

- Stay punctual with real-time departure times at stops customizable views.

- Share routes with friends through SMS, email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and other messenger providers.

Favorite destinations:

- Quickly switch between favorite destinations without having to re-enter them each time.

Ticket purchase:

Purchase various types of tickets instantly and conveniently within the app:

- Short-haul

- Single fare tickets

- 4-trip tickets

- 24-hour tickets (for individuals and small groups)

- Bicycle tickets for all of Berlin and Brandenburg

- Tourist tickets (WelcomeCard, CityTourCard, Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket)

- "VBB-Umweltkarte" for Berlin zones AB

Ticket usage and payment:

- Use tickets immediately after purchase

- Payment methods include PayPal, direct debit, credit card, and prepaid options.

- Utilize your VBB account in the "Handyticket Deutschland" app for ticket purchases in other regions across Germany.

Accessibility:

- Barrier-free travel options for blind and visually impaired passengers.

- Optimized for voice-over support for easier use.

- Convenient boarding locations for passengers with wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles, or luggage.

Keeping track:

- Real-time animated display of your current journeys across different transport modes on a map.

- Access to all route networks in Berlin and Brandenburg stored in the app.

- Up-to-date route networks available offline after a one-time download.

Ease of use:

User-friendly features for exclusive access:

- Contacts: Utilize addresses from your contacts in the start/destination search.

- Calendar: Easily add searched connections to your calendar as reminders.

- Geolocation: Locate the nearest stop/address or search for connections.

- Photos and camera: Create individual destinations for route calculations using photos.

Note: Access the menu anytime by swiping left to right!

Send suggestions and tips to improve the app to info@VBB.de.

Note: Update to version 4.7.4 of the VBB app Bus & Bahn for improved data protection standards. The previous Android version 4.7.3 had an issue with unauthorized connection to Matomo.