MDV – Local public transport in Central Germany
Within the MDV (Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund) network you can use the train, S-Bahn, tram and bus with just one ticket, and easily switch between different modes of transport – no matter where you bought your MDV ticket or how often you want to switch.
The MDV is the public transport network for Central Germany and covers train, S-Bahn, tram and bus services provided by 13 different transport companies. Standardised tickets, comprehensive service offerings, coordinated schedules and information, and joint services with the partner transport companies all help move MDV passengers forward faster.
The network covers the cities of Leipzig and Halle, as well as the districts of Saalekreis, North Saxony, Leipzig greater area, Altenburger Land and Burgenlandkreis.
The MDV Nord area, however, includes the districts of Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Wittenberg as well as the city of Dessau-Roßlau, but the MDV ticket is only valid on the train and S-Bahn here.
Ticket options
You can travel by train, S-Bahn, tram and bus with one MDV ticket and change between modes of transport - no matter where you bought your ticket or how often you want to get on and off.
Please note: In the MDV Nord area, which includes the Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Wittenberg districts as well as the city of Dessau-Roßlau, the MDV ticket is only valid on the train and S-Bahn. You need another ticket to travel on the trams and buses within this area.
The MDV ticket price depends on how many fare zones you want to travel through, including the zones you start and end in. Each fare zone has a different price bracket.
There are different ticket options available for occasional trips:
Single ticket |
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4-trip ticket |
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Short-trip ticket |
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24-hour ticket |
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other ticket options (in German)
The conductors on board will check whether you are travelling with a valid ticket. If you are found without a valid ticket, you will have to pay a higher fare and prove your identity by showing an official document.
Deutschlandticket - for regular trips
The Deutschlandticket (subscription) is valid throughout Germany for all local transport, that means all regular buses, all local trains (2nd class) RB/RE/IRE, all underground an suburban trains (2nd class) as well as all trams. It is not valid on long-distance trains (ICE, IC) and long-distance buses.
fare information:
valid all day
changes: as many as desired
no minimum term (subscription is automatically renewed every month, can be canceled monthly)
ticket is not transferable to other people (photo ID required)
price per month: € 49.00
Further information on Deutschlandticket (in German)
other ticket options (in German)
Ticket purchase
You can purchase MDV tickets
in various apps
from ticket machines at stops, stations and in vehicles
from the bus driver in regional and small urban transport
in transport company service points
in retail shops and selected travel agencies
Single tickets, 4-trip tickets and 24-hours tickets bought in advance must be validated at the ticket validation machine on the platform (train/S-Bahn) or inside the vehicle (tram/bus) before you start your journey. Single tickets or 24-hours tickets bought from ticket machines in vehicles will already be validated, 4-trip tickets must be validated. ATTENTION: Tickets from the ticket machines in the vehicles of HAVAG must be validated.
Ticket Apps
The right app for every mobility need: connection information, ticket purchase or information for commuters. Various mobility apps are available in the MDV network. The below named apps are available in German and English and can be downloaded for free from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- ticket apps in the MDV network
MOOVME
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV and VMS network and whole Saxony
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly or monthly pass)
Deutschlandticket
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
DB Navigator
for train, S-Bahn, tram and bus in the MDV network and other networks
real-time information with current arrival and departure times
ticket purchase (e.g. short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, tickets for long-distance traffic)
connection information
payment via: direct debit, paydirekt, credit card, „Sofort“ or PayPal
MOVEMIX_APP
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network as well as for movemix_shuttle in Halle
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. single tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly or monthly pass)
Deutschlandsemesterticket (for students)
payment via: direct debit, credit card, PayPal
LeipzigMOVE
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network as well as for Flexa in Leipzig
booking bike and car sharing, bike boxes and taxis
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. single tickets, 24-hours tickets, weekly or monthly pass, discounted single tickets (LeipzigMOVE+ oder ABO Flex))
Deutschlandticket
information on connections and departure monitor
payment via: direct debit, PayPal or mobile phone bill
INSA-App
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in Saxony Anhalt and the MDV as well as nationwide in rail transport
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase for local and long-distance trains (MDV and marego network)
information on connections
payment via: direct debit, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
FAIRTIQ
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network
Check-In-Check-Out (automatic calculation of the required fare rate)
push notification if check-out is forgotten
best price guarantee in a 24-hour period
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
Free transport
Children
not yet in school: up to their 8th birthday
enrolled in school: up to their 6th birthday
Adults accompanying children and groups of children must have a valid ticket. Children aged between 6 and 14 can travel at a reduced rate using a children‘s ticket.
People with reduced mobility
free transport in the entire MDV network
A valid disability pass with supplement and a valid token is an acceptable proof of eligibility. Companions of severely disabled people travel free of charge if their eligibility is apparent from the Severe Disability pass (with “B” mark).
Alternatively, a dog may accompany a disabled person instead of or in addition to a human companion.
Bicycles
on all local trains within the MDV network
on trams and buses in the Saalekreis and Burgenlandkreis districts
folding bicycles in transport bags or electric pedal scooters and bicycles for children
Bicycles can be taken along free of charge on the line network of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and all day on Sunday.
In fare zone 210 (Halle) bicycles can be taken along free of charge from Monday to Friday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., on Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and on Sunday and public holidays from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Please note: Bicycles and bicycle trailers may only be taken on board if the capacity of the vehicle allows for it. Riders are not entitled to free transport of bicycles.
Luggage
hand luggage, other baggages, loads
Small dogs and other small animals
brought on board in suitable holders, such as a hand bag
please note: larger dogs require an Extraticket
Prams, strollers, wheelchairs and rollators (if used as intended)
bicycle trailers and pushcarts used for carrying children
tricycles, balance bikes and bikes for children who do not require a ticket
An Extraticket (surcharge ticket) is to be purchased for:
dogs and small animals that cannot be transported in crates (Please note: Dogs may only be brought onto public transport if they are wearing a muzzle and kept on a short lead.)
bulky objects and pieces of luggage which cannot be carried easily
bicycles in tram and bus in Halle and the districts of North Saxony, Leipzig greater area and Altenburger Land
Further information
If you have any questions on the MDV ticket options or the fares and timetables, contact us.
Contact form
Fill in the contact form at this page to make a written enquiry.
Infomobil
Our mobility team is always out and about in the MDV area and on hand to help in German and English.
English pages from transport companies
Leipziger Verkehrsbertriebe (LVB)
Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG)
Deutsche Bahn
photo credits: MDV
Multilingual information
Within the MDV (Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund) network you can use the train, S-Bahn, tram and bus with just one ticket, and easily switch between different modes of transport – no matter where you bought your MDV ticket or how often you want to switch.
The MDV is the public transport network for Central Germany and covers train, S-Bahn, tram and bus services provided by 13 different transport companies. Standardised tickets, comprehensive service offerings, coordinated schedules and information, and joint services with the partner transport companies all help move MDV passengers forward faster.
The network covers the cities of Leipzig and Halle, as well as the districts of Saalekreis, North Saxony, Leipzig greater area, Altenburger Land and Burgenlandkreis.
The MDV Nord area, however, includes the districts of Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Wittenberg as well as the city of Dessau-Roßlau, but the MDV ticket is only valid on the train and S-Bahn here.
Ticket options
You can travel by train, S-Bahn, tram and bus with one MDV ticket and change between modes of transport - no matter where you bought your ticket or how often you want to get on and off.
Please note: In the MDV Nord area, which includes the Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Wittenberg districts as well as the city of Dessau-Roßlau, the MDV ticket is only valid on the train and S-Bahn. You need another ticket to travel on the trams and buses within this area.
The MDV ticket price depends on how many fare zones you want to travel through, including the zones you start and end in. Each fare zone has a different price bracket.
There are different ticket options available for occasional trips:
Single ticket |
|
4-trip ticket |
|
Short-trip ticket |
|
24-hour ticket |
|
other ticket options (in German)
The conductors on board will check whether you are travelling with a valid ticket. If you are found without a valid ticket, you will have to pay a higher fare and prove your identity by showing an official document.
Deutschlandticket - for regular trips
The Deutschlandticket (subscription) is valid throughout Germany for all local transport, that means all regular buses, all local trains (2nd class) RB/RE/IRE, all underground an suburban trains (2nd class) as well as all trams. It is not valid on long-distance trains (ICE, IC) and long-distance buses.
fare information:
valid all day
changes: as many as desired
no minimum term (subscription is automatically renewed every month, can be canceled monthly)
ticket is not transferable to other people (photo ID required)
price per month: € 49.00
Further information on Deutschlandticket (in German)
other ticket options (in German)
Ticket purchase
You can purchase MDV tickets
in various apps
from ticket machines at stops, stations and in vehicles
from the bus driver in regional and small urban transport
in transport company service points
in retail shops and selected travel agencies
Single tickets, 4-trip tickets and 24-hours tickets bought in advance must be validated at the ticket validation machine on the platform (train/S-Bahn) or inside the vehicle (tram/bus) before you start your journey. Single tickets or 24-hours tickets bought from ticket machines in vehicles will already be validated, 4-trip tickets must be validated. ATTENTION: Tickets from the ticket machines in the vehicles of HAVAG must be validated.
Ticket Apps
The right app for every mobility need: connection information, ticket purchase or information for commuters. Various mobility apps are available in the MDV network. The below named apps are available in German and English and can be downloaded for free from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- ticket apps in the MDV network
MOOVME
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV and VMS network and whole Saxony
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly or monthly pass)
Deutschlandticket
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
DB Navigator
for train, S-Bahn, tram and bus in the MDV network and other networks
real-time information with current arrival and departure times
ticket purchase (e.g. short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, tickets for long-distance traffic)
connection information
payment via: direct debit, paydirekt, credit card, „Sofort“ or PayPal
MOVEMIX_APP
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network as well as for movemix_shuttle in Halle
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. single tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly or monthly pass)
Deutschlandsemesterticket (for students)
payment via: direct debit, credit card, PayPal
LeipzigMOVE
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network as well as for Flexa in Leipzig
booking bike and car sharing, bike boxes and taxis
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase (e.g. single tickets, 24-hours tickets, weekly or monthly pass, discounted single tickets (LeipzigMOVE+ oder ABO Flex))
Deutschlandticket
information on connections and departure monitor
payment via: direct debit, PayPal or mobile phone bill
INSA-App
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in Saxony Anhalt and the MDV as well as nationwide in rail transport
real-time information with current departure and arrival times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket purchase for local and long-distance trains (MDV and marego network)
information on connections
payment via: direct debit, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
FAIRTIQ
for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network
Check-In-Check-Out (automatic calculation of the required fare rate)
push notification if check-out is forgotten
best price guarantee in a 24-hour period
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
Free transport
Children
not yet in school: up to their 8th birthday
enrolled in school: up to their 6th birthday
Adults accompanying children and groups of children must have a valid ticket. Children aged between 6 and 14 can travel at a reduced rate using a children‘s ticket.
People with reduced mobility
free transport in the entire MDV network
A valid disability pass with supplement and a valid token is an acceptable proof of eligibility. Companions of severely disabled people travel free of charge if their eligibility is apparent from the Severe Disability pass (with “B” mark).
Alternatively, a dog may accompany a disabled person instead of or in addition to a human companion.
Bicycles
on all local trains within the MDV network
on trams and buses in the Saalekreis and Burgenlandkreis districts
folding bicycles in transport bags or electric pedal scooters and bicycles for children
Bicycles can be taken along free of charge on the line network of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and all day on Sunday.
In fare zone 210 (Halle) bicycles can be taken along free of charge from Monday to Friday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., on Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and on Sunday and public holidays from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Please note: Bicycles and bicycle trailers may only be taken on board if the capacity of the vehicle allows for it. Riders are not entitled to free transport of bicycles.
Luggage
hand luggage, other baggages, loads
Small dogs and other small animals
brought on board in suitable holders, such as a hand bag
please note: larger dogs require an Extraticket
Prams, strollers, wheelchairs and rollators (if used as intended)
bicycle trailers and pushcarts used for carrying children
tricycles, balance bikes and bikes for children who do not require a ticket
An Extraticket (surcharge ticket) is to be purchased for:
dogs and small animals that cannot be transported in crates (Please note: Dogs may only be brought onto public transport if they are wearing a muzzle and kept on a short lead.)
bulky objects and pieces of luggage which cannot be carried easily
bicycles in tram and bus in Halle and the districts of North Saxony, Leipzig greater area and Altenburger Land
Further information
If you have any questions on the MDV ticket options or the fares and timetables, contact us.
Contact form
Fill in the contact form at this page to make a written enquiry.
Infomobil
Our mobility team is always out and about in the MDV area and on hand to help in German and English.
English pages from transport companies
Leipziger Verkehrsbertriebe (LVB)
Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG)
Deutsche Bahn
photo credits: MDV