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Tariff and fare categories

Ticket fares are calculated in the VRR transport association area based on the fare zones, hexagonal zones or ‘Waben’, and short distances. A fare zone usually comprises one city or several small cities/municipalities and is made up of one or more hexagonal zones or ‘Waben’. Each connection within the VRR area is assigned a fare category. There are the fare categories A, B and C. Children under six years of age always travel free of charge. Reduced ticket fares apply for children from six to 14 years of age.

Fare category A is generally valid for trips within a city.

In fare category B, you select a central fare zone from which you can then travel to the directly adjacent fare zones. Keep in mind that the central fare zone can be anywhere, it does not have to be the fare zone where you live.

With fare category C, you can travel throughout the VRR transport network.

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