Local public transport in Nuremberg is organized by the Greater Nuremberg Transport Association (VGN). This association covers Nuremberg and a large surrounding area and includes the subway, trams, buses, suburban trains, and regional transport. With a single ticket, you can travel on various modes of transport within this network – the important thing to note here are the fare zones and price levels, which determine how much a journey costs.
Fare zones & price levels
The VGN fare is divided into fare zones. When you buy a ticket, the ticket machine or app determines the price level you need. The following generally applies:
- If you are traveling exclusively within one or two directly adjacent fare zones, you need a price level 1 ticket.
- For longer distances through several zones, the required fare level increases according to the number of zones traveled through (fare level 2, 3, etc.).
- At the top end, there is fare level 10, which allows you to travel throughout the entire network.
- Within the city of Nuremberg, city fare A usually applies, which covers all stops in Nuremberg, Fürth, and Stein.
Fare levels to venues
For the two typical city trips within Nuremberg, the stops are located in the “Nuremberg-Fürth-Stein” fare zone, i.e., in city fare A (also corresponds to fare level 1 within the network area):
Working Groups
(Main station → Wöhrder Wiese)
If you only use the subway for a maximum of two stops, in this case one stop to Wöhrder Wiese, this falls within fare zone K (short distance) in the VGN.
Plenary
(Main station → Bärenschanze)
A trip from the main station (also zone 100) to Bärenschanze therefore only requires the city fare A or price level .
Tips on tickets
- Single ticket: Inexpensive option for individual trips. The ticket machine automatically selects the appropriate price level. With the VGN app, the price can be even cheaper
- Short distance: Within the city, a short-distance ticket may be cheaper if you are only traveling a few stops (e.g., two subway stops).
- 4-trip ticket: Consists of four single trips at a lower total price. The trips can be used flexibly, even by several people (e.g., two people each taking two trips). Particularly practical for short stays or weekend visits.
- 10-trip ticket: Contains ten strips, which are validated depending on the route. For trips within the city, one strip per trip and fare zone is usually required. The ticket is transferable and is well suited for people who travel irregularly but frequently.
- Day ticket: Day tickets are available for multiple trips on one day (all trips within the city area) – ideal for excursions, sightseeing, or return trips in the evening.
- MobiCard (7 days / 31 days): This is not recommended for the conference, as it allows unlimited use of public transport, but only from 9 a.m. onwards.