VVS Stuttgart. VVS tickets can be used on all subways, commuter trains, streetcars, buses, the cog railway and the cable car. VVS’ uniform tariffs are valid throughout Stuttgart as well as its neighboring districts of Böblingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg, the Rems-Murr-District, and for the railway line between Geislingen and Lorch.
How do I buy a Stuttgart public transport ticket?
The following tickets may be purchased online via DB or SSB: Tickets are valid on all forms of VVS transit. This includes S-Bahn, regional trains, the city railway and buses in the Stuttgart region. You must have a valid ticket in order to use transit trains and buses.
Is there an S-Bahn in Stuttgart?
Yes, there is. If you intend to travel only one stop by S-Bahn you can also buy a short-trip ticket (named Kurzstrecke in German). Buses in Stuttgart connect short distances and are very reliable as well. Of course, they are more vulnerable to traffic because they share the road with cars and bikes.
What is the age limit for children on Stuttgart train tickets?
Reduced fares for children from 6 to 14 years of age. The following tickets may be purchased online via DB or SSB: Tickets are valid on all forms of VVS transit. This includes S-Bahn, regional trains, the city railway and buses in the Stuttgart region. You must have a valid ticket in order to use transit trains and buses.
Where can I use a VVS ticket in Germany?
VVS ticket VVS tickets are valid in Stuttgart and the districts of Böblingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg and Rems-Murr for all suburban trains, local trains (RB, RE, IRE), light rail, buses (except line X3), the rack railway and the cable car.
What is the difference between the studiticket and the VVS?
With the StudiTicket you may use all S-Bahn trains, regional trains (RB, RE, IRE), the city railway, buses, the rack railway and the funicular railway. The VVS ticket includes Stuttgart and the surrounding areas of Böblingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg and the Rems-Murr district, as well as the entire Filsland mobility network (FMV).
How reliable are the buses in Stuttgart?
Buses in Stuttgart connect short distances and are very reliable as well. Of course, they are more vulnerable to traffic because they share the road with cars and bikes. But in general and if there’s no major accident, they are mostly on time.
