# Vy - train and bus — Journey planner and tickets

> Norwegian public transport planner and ticket purchasing app. (iPhone/iPad app by Vygruppen AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy-train-and-bus/id439655098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vygruppen AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/439655101)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 166 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish
- Released: 2011-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy-train-and-bus/id439655098/reviews.md

## What is Vy?

You can use the Vy app to quickly find departures for journeys by train, bus, metro, tram and boat across Norway. You can buy tickets from Vy and other transport companies such as Go-Ahead, SJ, Ruter, Kolumbus, Skyss and Brakar. It should always be easy to make the eco-friendly choice when travelling, so the Vy app also lets you:

·      See relevant suggested itineraries in the journey planner – including how long it takes to walk or bike
·      Get real-time information on all departures
·      Receive push notifications about delays and cancellations affecting your journey
·      View your tickets and present your ticket for inspection
·      Check how full each carriage on your train is
·      Save your favourite routes and places that you frequently visit
·      Book taxis across much of the country
·      Listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and read newspapers and magazines

Thank you for travelling by public transport. Every journey counts!

## Key features

- Find train, bus, metro, tram, and boat departures
- Buy tickets from Vy and other transport companies
- See suggested itineraries with walking/biking times
- Get real-time departure information
- Receive delay and cancellation notifications
- View and present digital tickets
- Check train carriage occupancy

## Is Vy safe?

Vy - train and bus has mixed safety signals based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Vy is 62 out of 100. This assessment is based on 40 user ratings, with an App Store average of 2.9 out of 5. Of 40 App Store ratings, 42.5% point to a safe experience, 5.0% suggest some concerns, and 52.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is Vy legit?

Vy - train and bus appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Vy is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy-train-and-bus/id439655098/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Went everywhere

*2026-09-14, version 19.5.4*

Very good app i explored all of Norway and was able to have amazing memories thank you Vy

### 1/5 — Ne se lance pas

*2026-08-07, version 19.5.1*

Je ne pensais pas dire ça mais au moins l’appli sncf fonctionne. Celle-ci non.

### 1/5 — Won’t Open or show data

*2026-06-22, version 19.3.5*

VY on screen and nothing else. Downloaded on my newer iPhone

### 2/5 — Could be better

*2026-06-12*

I found the Vy app frustrating to use when trying to purchase tickets. Adding a payment method was unnecessarily difficult, and the process was not clearly explained. Only after I went to their website did I find out that for American customers, the app only accepts PayPal and American Express. This limitation was not made obvious upfront, which caused confusion and wasted time. This information should also be clearly displayed in the app for easier interaction. The app could be much more user friendly by clearly communicating accepted payment methods before customers reach the checkout stage.

**Developer response:** Hi and thanks for the feedback! It has been forwarded to our developers. 

It's not true for all US card holders. Payments need to support 3D Secure, which many US cards don't have. 

We'll try to include more information to prevent others having this problem. So thanks again!

### 5/5 — Works great… ignore other reviews

*2026-05-18*

Y’all. The app works fine if you’re literate (and you don’t even need to learn Norwegian for this—they have English, too)! The app was well made and easy to use, and had some helpful tourist information, as well!

**Developer response:** Hi, and thanks for the kind words! Hope you had a great holiday!

### 1/5 — Slowest app ever

*2026-01-01, version 19.1.3*

It doesn’t even work

### 1/5 — Refusjonssinker

*2025-12-25, version 19.1.3*

Dårlig kundeservice. Tar en evighet å få refundert penger da dere skiftet buss og vi mistet våre reserverte plasser. Skjerp dere! Slik går det med bussmonopol

### 2/5 — Ikke helt bra

*2025-10-29, version 19.0.6*

Denne applikasjonen opplever for ofte avbrudd. Dette er fryktelig irriterende. Jeg valgte nettopp en billett til 219 kroner, klikket på fortsett-knappen, og prisen endret seg til 279 kroner uten grunn!

### 5/5 — Easy to use for a non Norwegian

*2025-10-16, version 18.1.4*

Maybe the rating is low due to the age of most of the reviews but I have only had a good experience using this app. Use it every time I’m in Norway to book train and bus tickets which is very straightforward. Have had no problems so far 😌

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2025-10-09, version 18.1.4*

Nice app. I actively used the app for years in a row six years ago. I don’t use it now because I no longer live in Norway, but follow its development. The team is doing a wonderful job.

## Frequently asked questions about Vy

### What does the Vy app do?

The Vy app allows users to plan and purchase tickets for various public transport options across Norway, including trains, buses, metro, trams, and boats. It provides real-time departure information, suggested itineraries, and digital ticket management.

### What are the key features of the Vy app?

Key features include finding departures for multiple transport types, buying tickets from various companies, viewing suggested itineraries with walking/biking times, getting real-time updates, receiving delay notifications, and presenting digital tickets for inspection.

### Is the Vy app free to use?

Yes, the Vy app is free to download and use. The app itself does not have any associated costs for planning or purchasing tickets.

### What kind of journeys can I plan with Vy?

You can plan and buy tickets for journeys by train, bus, metro, tram, and boat across Norway. The app also allows you to book taxis in many parts of the country.

### Can I use Vy for international travel?

The description focuses on public transport within Norway. While it mentions various transport companies, it primarily details planning and purchasing tickets for journeys across Norway.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 19.7.1 — 2026-10-30

We’ve tidied up, fixed and improved a few things here and there in the app. Here are some of the changes you might notice: The app has a new bottom menu. When you renew a season ticket, the new one starts when the old one ends. Just as it should. The Buy ticket and Ticket inspection shortcuts now also work when the app is fully closed.

### 19.6.6 — 2026-10-19

You can now ask Siri, search in Spotlight or use Shortcuts to get faster access to what you need in the Vy app.

### 19.6.3 — 2026-10-09

We've fixed bugs and made small improvements. This includes addressing an issue some customers have experienced with missing tickets in the app, and making tweaks to the seat map in seat reservation.

### 19.6.2 — 2026-10-02

No big news this time, just some bug fixes and technical improvements!

### 19.5.5 — 2026-09-15

We've made several improvements and bug fixes to our widgets. You can now add Vy shortcuts to Control Center, making it even easier to access the app when you need it.

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