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HVV tickets in Hamburg, explained

By Covered Abroad Research Desk · Last verified July 2026

In Hamburg, the HVV network sells singles, day and group tickets by fare zone. For the city area Hamburg AB, a single ticket costs €4.10, a day ticket €8.20 — covering one adult and up to three children aged 6–14 until 6am — and a group ticket €16.40 for up to five people. Buying in the HVV app or online shop saves 7%.

Fares in Hamburg AB

According to HVV, fares in the Hamburg AB area are:

Single ticket: €4.10 (child €1.50)
Day ticket: €8.20 (child €3.00)
Group ticket, for up to 5 people of any age: €16.40

For shorter trips there are cheaper singles: a short journey costs €2.10 and a local journey €3.50 — the timetable information shows which applies to your trip.

Source: HVV — Single / day tickets, read 9 October 2026.

How the tickets work

HVV's single tickets let you get on, change lines, get off and get back on — as long as you're travelling on the most direct route to your destination. Round trips and return journeys aren't allowed on a single.

With a day ticket, one adult and up to three children aged 6–14 can travel until 6am the following day — a good deal for families.

You can buy single, day and group tickets in the online shop or HVV apps with a 7% discount, or at ticket machines or on the bus. On buses in Hamburg and Lüneburg you'll need the HVV prepaid card; outside Hamburg AB you can still pay cash.

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For regular commuting, HVV also offers weekly and monthly tickets and the Deutschlandticket, the nationwide monthly subscription for local and regional transport. Compare them against how often you travel before you commit.

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Common questions

How much is an HVV single ticket in Hamburg?

€4.10 for Hamburg AB, according to HVV. Short journeys cost €2.10 and local journeys €3.50.

How much is an HVV day ticket?

€8.20 for Hamburg AB. It covers one adult and up to three children aged 6–14 until 6am the next day.

Is there a discount for buying HVV tickets in the app?

Yes. HVV says single, day and group tickets bought in the online shop or HVV apps are 7% cheaper.

Can I pay cash on Hamburg buses?

In Hamburg and Lüneburg you need the HVV prepaid card on buses; outside Hamburg AB you can still pay cash.