# Vy — Plan and buy trips easily

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy/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 · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish
- Released: 2011-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy/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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy/id439655098/reviews.md

### 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, version 19.3.5*

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.

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

*2026-05-18, version 19.3.2*

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!

### 1/5 — Slowest app ever

*2026-01-01, version 19.1.3*

It doesn’t even work

### 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 😌

### 3/5 — RE11 always in «wrong» order

*2025-09-28, version 18.1.3*

After they opened the double-track from Drammen to Tønsberg, the train order seems to have changed more or less permanently without the on-station monitors indicating where the train cars are supposed to stop, have been updated to match the new reality. (And the app could also include the train/station placement information for the departure station of the passenger).

### 2/5 — Unusable

*2025-09-17, version 18.1.1*

A ticket preview from Gardermoen to Sentral shows only 27 mins validity. It should be 2hr30. 
Use machines at airport instead!

### 5/5 — Best Public Transit App Interface

*2025-08-05, version 18.1.0*

Amazing interface. I have never left a review for an app but this app is just so aesthetically nice to use which is crazy for a public transit app. Like I genuinely looked forward to using it. Very straightforward. I have an American card and it worked fine!

### 1/5 — Absolutely disgusting

*2025-08-04, version 18.1.0*

Mandatory app installation and profile creation just to buy a train ticket? These people are pure trash. Will immediately delete and report as soon as the trip is over.

### 1/5 — train lines

*2025-07-20, version 18.0.1*

no matter how hard i looked i couldn’t find any train lines to look at i only found a reference number that you have to put in after buying the ticket online or in person i just want to see the train lines the stations i can go to and how that all connect but no i just have to do guesswork i mean come on i think mcdonald’s has a map that you can use so see the stores that are open i would say get it but there is literally no reason too

## 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)

### 19.5.4 — 2026-08-27

We've fixed links to your period ticket that could get stuck loading, and express purchase of a previously bought single ticket that closed by itself. We've also fixed a stuttering transition in the introduction, and improved screen reader focus on "Delete profile".

### 19.5.3 — 2026-08-19

The Explore page has a fresh new design, and we’re testing more personalised content. We’ve also made the new ‘Departures’ feature on the Travel page easier to discover, helping more customers take advantage of this useful service. In addition, we’ve fixed a bug that could occasionally cause the app to freeze for some users.

### 19.5.2 — 2026-08-12

We've improved the app's design and stability. We've also enhanced the widget for your favourite routes. It now includes a refresh button, and you can choose which routes are displayed.

### 19.5.1 — 2026-08-05

We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to make the app more stable. On the stop place map under “See departures”, we’ve removed Apple Maps’ public transit markers so that you only see our own tappable stations and stops.If you’re purchasing a ticket for a journey across multiple zones, we now remind you to include every zone you’ll travel through. We’ve also fixed an issue that could cause the “Buy again” button to keep loading indefinitely.

### 19.3.11 — 2026-07-23

See it live on the map! You can now follow where your departure is along the way, and departures show up more clearly at the stop on the map. We've also improved the passenger selector in travel search, tidied up the date picker with better support for landscape mode and screen readers, and fixed a number of small things to make the app feel cleaner and more stable.

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