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 the 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 transit 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 zones you want to travel through, including the zones you start and end in. Each tariff zone has a different price bracket.
There are different ticket options available:
Single ticket |
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4-trip ticket |
|
Short-trip ticket |
|
24-hour ticket |
|
Information on other ticket options can be found here.
If you are travelling by tram or bus, please validate your ticket as soon as you get on board. The machine for doing this is located near the doors. Tickets bought on board are already validated.
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.
ABO Flex – the subscription for every occasion
For a monthly payment of € 6.90, the ABO Flex (subscription) gives you a discount on selected tickets from all local transport operators within the MDV area – no matter how often, how far or where you travel:
ABO Flex single ticket
ABO Flex short distance ticket
ABO Flex extra ticket
How it works:
Sign up for an ABO Flex subscription with your transport operator. Apply online, e.g. on 1ticket.de. You will receive an UmweltCard (smart card) that entitles you to buy discounted tickets. Present your UmweltCard along with your ticket if you are checked. LVB customers will receive an ABO Flex smart card and pay by direct debit.
Further information: 1ticket.de
Ticket purchase
You can purchase MDV tickets
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.
In addition you can buy your ticket via the apps MOOVME, DB Navigator, FAIRTIQ and LeipzigMOVE. These apps are available in German and English and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
MOOVME
find timetables and travel information for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network
real-time information with current departure and arrival
times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket sales (short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly pass or monthly pass)
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or mobile phone bill
LeipzigMOVE
for train, S-Bahn, tram and bus as well as taxis and bike and car sharing
real-time information with current arrival and departure times and incident reports
ticket sales (short-trip tickets, monthly pass or ABO Flex)
payment via: direct debit, PayPal or mobile phone bill
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 sales (short-trip tickets, 4-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex or long-distance travel)
connection planner
payment via: direct debit, paydirekt, credit card, „Sofort.“ or PayPal
FAIRTIQ
for S-Bahn, tram and bus services in Halle
automatic calculation of the required fare rate
best price guarantee in a 24-hour period
push notifications if you have forgotten to check out
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
Free transport
Children
not yet in school: up to their 8th birthday
when 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 route network of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and all day on Sunday.
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
Give us a call, write to us or come to see us. If you have any questions on the MDV ticket options available, our tariffs and timetables, or to order info material:
MDV information line: 0341 91 35 35 91
(Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Contact form
Fill in the contact form at this address 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)
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 the 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 transit 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 zones you want to travel through, including the zones you start and end in. Each tariff zone has a different price bracket.
There are different ticket options available:
Single ticket |
|
4-trip ticket |
|
Short-trip ticket |
|
24-hour ticket |
|
Information on other ticket options can be found here.
If you are travelling by tram or bus, please validate your ticket as soon as you get on board. The machine for doing this is located near the doors. Tickets bought on board are already validated.
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.
ABO Flex – the subscription for every occasion
For a monthly payment of € 6.90, the ABO Flex (subscription) gives you a discount on selected tickets from all local transport operators within the MDV area – no matter how often, how far or where you travel:
ABO Flex single ticket
ABO Flex short distance ticket
ABO Flex extra ticket
How it works:
Sign up for an ABO Flex subscription with your transport operator. Apply online, e.g. on 1ticket.de. You will receive an UmweltCard (smart card) that entitles you to buy discounted tickets. Present your UmweltCard along with your ticket if you are checked. LVB customers will receive an ABO Flex smart card and pay by direct debit.
Further information: 1ticket.de
Ticket purchase
You can purchase MDV tickets
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.
In addition you can buy your ticket via the apps MOOVME, DB Navigator, FAIRTIQ and LeipzigMOVE. These apps are available in German and English and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
MOOVME
find timetables and travel information for train, S-Bahn, tram or bus in the MDV network
real-time information with current departure and arrival
times as well as service disruption alerts
ticket sales (short-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex, weekly pass or monthly pass)
information on connections and locations of stops and stations
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or mobile phone bill
LeipzigMOVE
for train, S-Bahn, tram and bus as well as taxis and bike and car sharing
real-time information with current arrival and departure times and incident reports
ticket sales (short-trip tickets, monthly pass or ABO Flex)
payment via: direct debit, PayPal or mobile phone bill
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 sales (short-trip tickets, 4-trip tickets, 24-hours tickets, ABO Flex or long-distance travel)
connection planner
payment via: direct debit, paydirekt, credit card, „Sofort.“ or PayPal
FAIRTIQ
for S-Bahn, tram and bus services in Halle
automatic calculation of the required fare rate
best price guarantee in a 24-hour period
push notifications if you have forgotten to check out
payment via: direct debit, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal
Free transport
Children
not yet in school: up to their 8th birthday
when 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 route network of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and all day on Sunday.
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
Give us a call, write to us or come to see us. If you have any questions on the MDV ticket options available, our tariffs and timetables, or to order info material:
MDV information line: 0341 91 35 35 91
(Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Contact form
Fill in the contact form at this address 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)
photo credits: MDV