DB Navigator vs VBB Bus & Bahn

DB Navigator – your smart travel companion for Germany and beyond. With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go. YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket • Book tickets for local and long-distance travel • Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning • Journey Companion with automatic travel updates • Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information • Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys • Demand indicator for many trains • Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app • Send travel information to your smartwatch DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket. BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99. REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way. TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey. MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat. BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around and displays walking routes to nearby stops and stations. TRAVEL INFORMATION ON YOUR SMARTWATCH Keep an eye on your connection wherever you are. Send important travel information directly to your smartwatch and access real-time updates about your journey right from your wrist. DB NAVIGATOR – YOUR SMART TRAVEL COMPANION No matter where you're travelling to, DB Navigator keeps timetables, tickets, travel information, buses, trains, e-scooters and bikes right at your fingertips. For stress-free travel by rail and public transport throughout Germany and beyond. Download now for free from the App Store! For more information about DB Navigator features, visit bahn.de/en Enjoying the app? We'd love to hear your feedback in the App Store.

ALL FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE APP AT A GLANCE Timetable information and route planner in one place The app chooses the best public transport route based on real-time traffic conditions The start page displays all connections of regional traffic, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and tram as well as bus and ferry routes throughout Berlin and Brandenburg. Never be at the stop too early or too late or on the wrong platform again: Real-time departure times at stops with customisable views You can add connections/routes to your calendar or share with friends via SMS, e-mail, Twitter, WhatsApp or other messenger providers Favourite destinations With just one click, you can switch between your favourite destinations with no need to re-enter them each time Ticket purchase Whatever ticket you need, you can purchase it immediately and easily in the app: short haul single fare tickets 4-trip tickets 24-hour tickets (for 1 person and for small groups) bicycle tickets for all of Berlin and Brandenburg tourist tickets (WelcomeCard, CityTourCard, Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket) so-called “VBB-Umweltkarte” for Berlin zones AB 
Ticket usage and payment The ticket can be used immediately after purchase Payment by PayPal, direct debit, credit card Payment by prepaid Use your VBB account in the “Handyticket Deutschland” app to buy tickets in other regions across Germany Accessibility Travel with no barriers: Timetable information and route calculations now come with special search options for blind and visually impaired passengers The app is optimised for use with voice-over support Easier travel for passengers with wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles or luggage: 
The app shows the best place to board the train with barrier-free access Keeping track Your current journeys on all means of transport are animated and displayed LIVE in real time on a map – zoom into your surroundings and directly to your current location All route networks in the network area (Berlin and Brandenburg) are stored in the app In addition, all route networks are always up to date and can be used permanently offline after a single download Ease of use Easy to use thanks to access rights that are granted exclusively for this app.
 Contacts: Addresses from your contacts can be used in the start/destination search (e.g. search for a connection to your best friend Petra by typing in “Petra”) 
 Calendar: Connections that you have already searched for and found can be added to your calendar as an appointment reminder
 Geolocation: For displaying the nearest stop/address, for searching for a connection or the boarding station/stop when using a ticket on your phone Photos and camera: In order to create individual destinations for route calculations, you can either take photos or select photos from your gallery. Note: You can access the menu at any time by swiping from left to right! Please help us to improve this app and send us suggestions and tips to info@VBB.de.