hvv switch – Mobility Hamburg

hvv switch – Mobility Hamburg

Deutschlandticket & Sharing

784 ratings
115 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 28, 2020
  • August 31, 2026

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This app integrates public transport, car sharing, e-scooters, and ride-sharing services into a single platform. Purchase tickets, plan routes, and book various mobility options with one account for seamless travel.

✓Integrated mobility services
✓Deutschlandticket purchase
✓Route planning and timetables
✓Car sharing rentals
✓E-scooter rentals
✓Shuttle booking
✓Multiple payment options
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What's New in hvv switch

2.5.0

August 31, 2026

The hvv switch app offers you all hvv tickets, the hvv Deutschlandticket, hvv connection information, StadtRAD, car sharing, e-scooters and MOIA. And all this within a single app. This update includes the following new features: • New Login and Registration System: Use the new web-based process to log in with your existing credentials or register for the first time • New Ticket Widget: You can add the new large widget to your home page to quickly purchase your favorite tickets • Managing your favorite routes is now even easier

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Review

Great app

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We really appreciate your feedback, and it's great to hear that you like our app. We hope you continue to enjoy using it!

An unbelievably bad app – embarrassing for a city like Hamburg

🇬🇧 English — ★☆☆☆☆

An unbelievably bad app – embarrassing for a city like Hamburg

This is genuinely one of the worst public transport apps I have ever encountered in Europe.

We wanted to do something absurdly simple: buy TWO €1.95 tickets. That’s it. Two passengers, two tickets. A transaction that should take less than 20 seconds.

Instead, we wasted around 30 minutes fighting with two different official HVV apps.

Why are there even TWO apps for the same public transport system? Why is the interface randomly mixed between German and English when English is selected? Why is buying two identical tickets for two passengers so unnecessarily complicated? Why can’t I simply select the number of passengers and pay? And in 2026, how is Apple Pay not the obvious one-tap payment option in a public transport app for a major European city?

The whole experience feels like somebody designed the system around the internal structure of HVV instead of around the passenger actually trying to buy a ticket.

For an international visitor, it is particularly awful. I should not need to study Hamburg’s ticketing system, compare two official apps, create accounts and fight with payment options just to pay €3.90 for two short journeys.

The most ridiculous part is that we were actively trying to give HVV money, and their own apps made that difficult.

Hamburg itself has a very good public transport network. The digital ticketing experience, however, feels years behind what passengers should expect from a major European city.

It should be incredibly simple:

Choose destination → select number of passengers → Apple Pay → ticket.

Instead, HVV managed to turn buying two basic tickets into a half-hour exercise in frustration.

One star because the App Store unfortunately does not allow zero.

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🇩🇪 Deutsch — ★☆☆☆☆

Unglaublich schlechte App – für eine Stadt wie Hamburg einfach peinlich

Das ist tatsächlich eine der schlechtesten ÖPNV-Apps, die ich bisher in Europa erlebt habe.

Wir wollten etwas geradezu lächerlich Einfaches machen: ZWEI Fahrkarten für jeweils 1,95 € kaufen. Mehr nicht. Zwei Personen, zwei Tickets. Ein Vorgang, der keine 20 Sekunden dauern sollte.

Stattdessen haben wir ungefähr 30 Minuten mit zwei verschiedenen offiziellen HVV-Apps verschwendet.

Warum gibt es überhaupt ZWEI Apps für dasselbe Verkehrssystem? Warum ist die Benutzeroberfläche teilweise Deutsch und teilweise Englisch, obwohl Englisch ausgewählt wurde? Warum ist es derart umständlich, zwei identische Tickets für zwei Personen zu kaufen? Warum kann man nicht einfach die Anzahl der Fahrgäste auswählen und bezahlen? Und wie kann es im Jahr 2026 sein, dass Apple Pay nicht selbstverständlich als einfache Ein-Klick-Zahlungsmethode angeboten wird?

Das gesamte System wirkt, als wäre es für die interne Organisation des HVV entwickelt worden und nicht für den Fahrgast, der einfach nur eine Fahrkarte kaufen möchte.

Für internationale Besucher ist diese Benutzererfahrung besonders miserabel. Ich sollte nicht erst das Hamburger Tarifsystem studieren, zwischen zwei offiziellen Apps wählen, Accounts anlegen und mich mit Zahlungsmethoden beschäftigen müssen, nur um 3,90 € für zwei kurze Fahrten zu bezahlen.

Das Absurde daran: Wir wollten dem HVV Geld geben – und die eigenen Apps haben es uns unnötig schwer gemacht.

Hamburg selbst hat ein sehr gutes öffentliches Verkehrsnetz. Die digitale Ticketlösung wirkt dagegen, als wäre sie um Jahre hinter dem zurück, was man von einer europäischen Millionenstadt erwarten darf.

So müsste es funktionieren:

Ziel auswählen → Anzahl der Personen → Apple Pay → Ticket.

Fertig.

Stattdessen schafft es der HVV, aus dem Kauf von zwei simplen Fahrkarten eine halbstündige Geduldsprobe zu machen.

Ein Stern, weil der App Store leider keine null Sterne zulässt.
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Can’t cancel my subscription

So bad ! It continues to cost my money for 2 month , don’t know how to cancel it

Response from developer

Hello Dream 129:,@4, thank you for sharing your feedback. The Deutschlandticket operates as a subscription, not a monthly pass and renews automatically unless canceled by the 10th. This policy aligns with nationwide regulations and is outlined during purchase. To cancel, please go to the trip section in the menu to manage your subscription.

Run by Scammers and thieves

Do not use this app! I bought a 1 month train subscription which I then canceled immediately as I only needed it for 1 month. It confirmed in the app that it had been cancelled. They then sneakily reactivated the subscription without my consent after I had already left the country and couldn’t even use it. They did not answer any of my attempts to reach out for support. They will steal your money and then ignore you. Not to mention leaking your data and password info. Do not trust this app
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Response from developer

Hello and thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration regarding the subscription and support process. We sincerely apologize for the difficulties. We would like to investigate your case in detail. Please contact our customer service again via info@hvv-switch.de. Due to a high volume of customer support requests, response times are currently longer than usual. We regret the delay and appreciate your patience.

Can’t log in

Can’t log in

Response from developer

Due to the precautionary security measure and the very high number of password reset requests, some email providers experienced temporary delays that were unfortunately beyond our control. We hope you’ve been able to successfully reset your password by now and can use the hvv switch app again as usual.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Date of birth field not working

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Payment methods not accepted

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Frequent crashes and connection issues

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Logging out issues

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add support for Apple Pay and other payment services

Feature

Improve navigation with back/home buttons

Feature

Provide clearer information on ticket types and zones

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FAQ

What does the hvv switch app do?

The hvv switch app allows users to access and manage various mobility services, including public transport, car sharing, e-scooters, and ride sharing, all through a single account. It simplifies travel by integrating ticketing, route planning, and booking for multiple providers.

What are the key features of hvv switch?

Key features include purchasing the hvv Deutschlandticket and other hvv tickets, route planning with real-time information for buses, trains, and ferries, and the ability to rent cars from providers like Free2move and SIXT share, book MOIA shuttles, and rent Voi e-scooters.

How much does the hvv switch app cost?

The hvv switch app itself is free to download and use. Users will pay for the individual tickets, car rentals, scooter rentals, or shuttle rides they book through the app. There are no upfront costs for the app, but in-app purchases are required for transportation services.

Is the hvv Deutschlandticket available in the app?

Yes, the hvv Deutschlandticket is available for purchase directly within the hvv switch app. This ticket provides access to all public transport across Germany, including regional services. Users can manage their contract and payment for the Deutschlandticket within the app.

What are the common use cases for hvv switch?

Common use cases include planning daily commutes using public transport, renting a car for short trips or errands, using an e-scooter for flexible last-mile travel, or booking a shuttle for convenient door-to-door service. It's ideal for those who want to combine different transport modes easily.