Bicycles on board HVV services

HVV passengers with bicycles

You can take your bicycle along free-of-charge onto any rapid transit rail service (U-, S-, A-Bahn) and many buses. From Monday to Friday anytime before 0600, between 0900-1600 or after 1800, and all day at the weekend or public holidays. Your bicycle is allowed on board the harbour and river ferries any time, any day. When taking a bicycle onto R-Bahn regional rail services in the HVV service area (R10, R11, R20, R21, R30, R31, R40, R41, R50, R51, R60, R70) you will need to buy an HVV Bicycle Ticket for each bicycle. This ticket costs € 3.50 per day. Your bicycle is allowed on R-Bahn regional rail services at all times.

Please show consideration to others

Priority must always be given to wheelchair users and passengers with prams. Thank you for your understanding. If on board a bus or train which fills to capacity you may be asked to alight with your bicycle. In case of doubt your driver or other authorized member of staff will decide whether your bicycle can remain on board or not. An additional point to note: Riding bicycles in stations or along platforms is dangerous and therefore not permitted.

Unrestricted transport of bicycles aboard U-, S- & A-Bahn rapid transit rail services during the official Hamburg school holidays

During the official Hamburg school holidays you may take your bicycle onto rapid transit U-, S- und A-Bahn rail services at all times and free-of-charge. Time restrictions on the transport of bicycles are lifted as passenger loads in the morning and afternoon peak periods are lower during these weeks.

On all other HVV public transport services please observe the following conditions:

When taking your bicycle onto regional rail services always buy a Bicycle Day Ticket. This costs € 3.50. Your bicycle is allowed on board the harbour and river ferries at all times and free-of-charge. On buses the specified time restrictions also remain effective during the school holidays.

Where should I position my bicycle?

Two bicycles per set of doors are allowed onto rapid transit or regional rail trains and buses.