Bus & Bahn

The Description of Bus & Bahn

Site Editorial Commentary：Travelling successfully in Berlin and Brandenburg with the VBB “Bus & Train” app

ALL FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE APP AT A GLANCE

**Your Comprehensive Guide to Public Transport in Berlin and Brandenburg**

**Seamless navigation:**
- Timetable information and a powerful route planner combined in one convenient app.
- Intelligent route selection based on real-time traffic conditions ensures the fastest and most efficient public transport options.
- The start page provides instant access to all regional traffic connections, including S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus, and ferry routes throughout Berlin and Brandenburg.
- Stay informed with real-time departure times at your chosen stops, presented in a customizable view, so you're never too early, too late, or on the wrong platform.
- Effortlessly share connections and routes with friends via SMS, email, Twitter, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms, or save them directly to your calendar.

**Personalized Experience:**
- Save your frequently visited locations as favorite destinations and switch between them with a single tap, eliminating the need for repetitive entry.

**Easy Ticketing:**
- Purchase the right ticket quickly and easily, directly within the app:
- Short haul tickets
- Single fare tickets
- 4-trip tickets
- 24-hour tickets (for individuals and small groups)
- bicycle tickets valid throughout Berlin and Brandenburg
- Tourist tickets like the Welcomecard, CityTourCard, and Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket
- VBB-Umweltkarte for Berlin zones AB

**Convenient Usage and Payment:**
- Tickets are ready for immediate use after purchase.
- Flexible payment options: PayPal, direct debit, credit card, and prepaid.
- Utilize your existing VBB account within the "Handyticket Deutschland" app to purchase tickets in other regions across Germany.

**Accessibility Features:**
- Inclusive travel for all: Timetable information and route calculations include specialized search options for blind and visually impaired passengers.
- Optimized for use with voice-over support.
- Enhanced support for passengers with wheelchairs, sTrollers, bicycles, or luggage: The app identifies the optimal boarding location with barrier-free access.

**Stay on Track:**
- Track your current journeys in real-time with animated displays on a map, showing your progress across all modes of transport. Zoom in to explore your surroundings and pinpoint your precise location.
- Access comprehensive route network maps for the entire Berlin and Brandenburg area, stored directly within the app.
- All route networks are kept up-to-date and can be used Offline after the initial download.

**Intuitive Design:**
- User-friendly interface with access rights designed specifically for this app.
- Contacts: Use addresses from your contacts for start/destination searches (e.g., find a route to "Petra" by simply typing her name).
- Calendar: Add searched connections to your calendar as appointment reminders.
- Geolocation: Locate the nearest stop/address, search for connections, or identify the correct boarding station/stop when using a mobile ticket.
- photos and camera: Customize your destinations by taking new photos or selecting existing ones from your gallery.

**Tips and Tricks:**
- Access the main menu at any time by swiping from left to right!

We value your feedback! Help us improve the app by sending your suggestions and tips to [email protected].

**Important note:** In previous Android version 4.7.3, the app connected to the Matomo web analytics platform without prior consent. To ensure data protection, please update to the current version 4.7.4.