VBB Bus & Bahn: Route planner

Name: VBB Bus & Bahn: Route planner
Rating: 1.7 (19 reviews)
Author: VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH

By: VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH

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Features & Capabilities

ALL FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE APP AT A GLANCE

Timetable information and route planner in one place The app chooses the best public transport route based on real-time traffic conditions The start page displays all connections of regional traffic, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and tram as well as bus and ferry routes throughout Berlin and Brandenburg. Never be at the stop too early or too late or on the wrong platform again: Real-time departure times at stops with customisable views You can add connections/routes to your calendar or share with friends via SMS, e-mail, Twitter, WhatsApp or other messenger providers

Favourite destinations With just one click, you can switch between your favourite destinations with no need to re-enter them each time

Ticket purchase Whatever ticket you need, you can purchase it immediately and easily in the app: short haul single fare tickets 4-trip tickets 24-hour tickets (for 1 person and for small groups) bicycle tickets for all of Berlin and Brandenburg tourist tickets (WelcomeCard, CityTourCard, Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket)
so-called “VBB-Umweltkarte” for Berlin zones AB  Ticket usage and payment The ticket can be used immediately after purchase Payment by PayPal, direct debit, credit card Payment by prepaid Use your VBB account in the “Handyticket Deutschland” app to buy tickets in other regions across Germany

Accessibility Travel with no barriers: Timetable information and route calculations now come with special search options for blind and visually impaired passengers The app is optimised for use with voice-over support Easier travel for passengers with wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles or luggage:  The app shows the best place to board the train with barrier-free access

Keeping track Your current journeys on all means of transport are animated and displayed LIVE in real time on a map – zoom into your surroundings and directly to your current location All route networks in the network area (Berlin and Brandenburg) are stored in the app In addition, all route networks are always up to date and can be used permanently offline after a single download

Ease of use Easy to use thanks to access rights that are granted exclusively for this app.  Contacts: Addresses from your contacts can be used in the start/destination search (e.g. search for a connection to your best friend Petra by typing in “Petra”)   Calendar: Connections that you have already searched for and found can be added to your calendar as an appointment reminder  Geolocation: For displaying the nearest stop/address, for searching for a connection or the boarding station/stop when using a ticket on your phone

Photos and camera: In order to create individual destinations for route calculations, you can either take photos or select photos from your gallery.

Note: You can access the menu at any time by swiping from left to right!

Please help us to improve this app and send us suggestions and tips to info@VBB.de.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH

Rating:

1.70

(19)

Version:

4.7.1 Last updated: 2024-08-28

Version code:

868554701

Creation date:

2011-01-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

83.13MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 444,355 ▼ 4,143

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Developed by:

VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vbb-bus-bahn-route-planner/id409357982

User Reviews

Reviewers praise VBB Bus & Bahn as an essential, feature-rich tool for Berlin transit with solid planning and timetable capabilities. However, recurring issues include unreliable ticket purchasing, privacy/data handling concerns, data loss, stability problems, and missing map/integration features. Overall, it’s valued for planning and daily use, but reliability and privacy concerns hinder consistent usability.

Pros

Essential daily-use tool for Berlin transit with extensive route planning and real-time timetable information.
Feature-rich app offering address search, complete itineraries, departure times, and station-level details.
Often regarded as the best or preferred Berlin transit app by many users, sometimes outperforming alternatives.
Mobile ticketing capability that enables buying tickets on the go and handling multiple tickets.
Widely trusted by locals and travelers as a practical navigation aid for navigating the BVG network.

Cons

Ticket purchasing often fails or is non-functional (infinite loading, can't purchase, SMS PIN issues, payment methods failing).
Registration/activation and privacy concerns (requires German phone number, data/contacts access requests, DOB collection, privacy worries).
Data loss or profile data not saving (app starts over, saved data removed, account-related issues).
Stability and performance problems (buggy interface, slow performance, freezes, post-update regressions).
Gaps in maps and integrations (missing transit maps, weak integration with Maps, limited on-map navigation features).

Recent reviews

Because the add address form doesn’t work. What a waste of my time.

by Da*****, 2025-08-03

Can’t save data Saved data is removed Saved payment is deleted and can’t add any new one Can’t purchase ticket any longer Are you guys still working on this? If I respond “oh, I failed to buy the ticket via your mobile app” when the conductor checks ticket on the train, will the answer be accepted? Because it’s not my fault. And at some places, there is no ticket vending machine.