FahrPlaner 8.0.1 (100)
Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen ❘ FreewareAndroid iOS
out of 14584 votes
8.0.1 (100) Safe to install
The FahrPlaner app offers a comprehensive solution for individual mobility, encompassing public transport, bike-sharing, car-sharing, taxi services, and walking. With accuracy down to the meter and minute, it provides regional and countrywide coverage.
For travelers in Germany, the app offers mobile tickets for all of Germany with Deutschland-Ticket, as well as tickets for public transport services within the Bremen/Northern Saxony transport association (VBN), South-Lower Saxony transport association (VSN), and regional trains within the Niedersachsentarif (Lower Saxony).
The app's route planning feature allows users to search for places, destinations, addresses, or stops within Bremen, Lower Saxony, Hamburg, and Rostock, with comprehensive train information for all of Germany. Users can choose from various transportation options including trains, buses, trams, walking paths, bikes, bike-sharing (nextbike), car-sharing (cambio), and taxis.
The RouteWAY feature provides information about booking offices and points of interest along the selected route. Real-time forecasts for connections and departures are available through RouteTIME. Users can stay informed about the current traffic situation for their subscribed connections through push messages with RouteALARM.
Additionally, the app provides price information for public transport tickets in Niedersachsentarif (Lower Saxony), VBN (Bremen/Lower Saxony), and other transport associations through RouteCOST.
More information about FahrPlaner and the booking of Germany-wide Deutschland-Ticket can be found at www.fahrplaner.info.
Information about access rights:
- The app can access your contacts to enable selecting an address as a starting point or destination for the connection search function. You can change this access right at any time via the settings.
- The access to the camera is necessary for personalizing icons with your own photos used for "My addresses" and for adding photos to send via the feedback form in the app.
- Based on your location, the app can show you preferred stations and connections near you.
- If you decide to subscribe to the push service, an anonymous device ID will be stored on their server to send you the requested information.
These access rights are solely used for their intended purpose, and your consent can be changed anytime through app or system settings. More information about their privacy policy can be found within the app and at their website www.vbn.de/privacy-fahrplaner-app.
Please note that the newest features, updates, and intermodal information are only available for devices running Android 6.0 and above. Users with older devices can still use older versions of the app, although no support is provided for those devices.
The development of this app was funded by Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen GmbH (LNVG), Die Senatorin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Mobilität, Stadtentwicklung und Wohnungsbau (SKUMSW), Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen (ZVBN), and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) through the funding program "Digitalisation of local transport systems".
The integration of flight data was realized through the project Green Sustainable Airports (GSA) as part of the Interreg IV B North Sea Region Programme, supported by the European Union – The European Regional Development Fund.
The data for Points of Interest is derived from OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/) and is licensed under the Open Database License (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/).
Copyright © 2023 Verkehrsverbund Bremen Niedersachsen, Niedersachsentarif GmbH, HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, eos.uptrade GmbH
Overview
FahrPlaner is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen.
The latest version of FahrPlaner is 8.0.1 (100), released on 04/20/2025. It was initially added to our database on 11/04/2023.
FahrPlaner runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of FahrPlaner gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive regional coverage: plans journeys door-to-door across Lower Saxony and Bremen and supports Germany-wide train journeys.
- Multi‑modal routing: integrates public transport (train, bus, tram, subway) with taxi, bike‑sharing and car‑sharing options.
- Real‑time data: live departures and arrivals, service messages and up‑to‑date traffic information.
- Built‑in ticketing: buy MobileTickets (including Niedersachsentarif and participating Deutschlandticket offers) directly in the app.
- Favorites and saved journeys: store stops, routes and trips for quick access.
- Push notifications & alarms: commuter alarms, boarding/change/alighting alerts and customizable push messages.
- Location awareness & nearby search: shows nearest stops, sharing stations and points of interest based on your location.
- Cross‑platform availability: native apps for Android and iOS (App Store and Google Play) with active updates.
- Payment options: supports multiple payment methods (Apple Pay on iOS is noted; users report acceptance of foreign credit cards).
- Privacy stance (as declared): Play Store listing states no data is shared with third parties and data is encrypted in transit; privacy policy available on VBN site.
- Active development and support channels: frequent updates listed in release notes and official contact/support addresses available ([email protected] and VBN contact page).
- Extra integrations: includes flight data integration for airport information (project references).
Cons
- Ticketing UI and clarity: multiple user reports that ticket types and descriptions (e.g., Deutschlandticket, monthly passes) are unclear or confusing in the purchase flow.
- Subscription/Refund frustrations: automatic renewal behavior for Deutschlandticket (requires cancellation by the 10th of the month) has led to customer complaints and refund disputes; perceived as inflexible by some users.
- Payment reliability issues: reports of errors when attempting to pay with PayPal or card in some situations; inconsistent experience reported across users.
- Performance and responsiveness: some users report the app can be slow at times.
- Occasional bugs and stability issues: reviews note intermittent bugs, which have prompted frequent minor updates and fixes.
- Support limitations in stores: App Store notes that support is not offered through the App Store itself and directs users to email, which may be slower than in‑app help expectations.
- Learning curve / complexity: many features (ticket types, subscriptions, intermodal options) can make the app feel complex for first‑time users.
- App size: iOS binary is moderately large (~167.5 MB), which may be relevant for users with limited device storage.
- Mixed user reviews: overall ratings are positive but several negative reviews highlight real pain points around ticketing and subscriptions, indicating variability in user experience.
- Dependency on external regulations: some policies (e.g., subscription cancellation deadlines) are set by broader national rules and not controlled by the app, which nonetheless impacts user perception of the app negatively.
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