VGN
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
VGN provides a single ticket for all transportation modes in the Nuremberg metropolitan area, along with timetable information, tariffs, and related services.
Target Customer
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Key Differentiator
Unified tariff and ticketing across a regional network (Verbund) with a large coverage: 20,433 square kilometers, 140 Verkehrsunternehmen, 1,066 Linien; integrated digital services (mein_VGN, VGN-App, VGNsmaxi).
Implementation Timeline
No explicit implementation timeline is provided; features such as online ticketing and timetable lookup appear to be available now, with ongoing updates (e.g., 2025 price overview and tariff changes announced).
Pain Points
- 1Tariff structure and zones can be complex; users may need guidance to understand prices and zones.
- 2Finding and selecting the correct ticket quickly across multiple operators and transport modes.
- 3Keeping up with timetable changes and special services (Fahrplanänderungen, events, Stadionverkehr).
Key Features
- 1Live timetable planning and connections (Verbindungen / Fahrplanauskunft)
- 2Tickets & Preise with an online shop and mobile app
- 3German-language online platform with mein_VGN login and Nutzerkonto
- 4VGNsmaxi â schulportal for students
- 5Park & Ride, Rufbus, NightLiner, AST/Rufbus, and other mobility services
- 6Tariff plans, zone maps, and capacity/opening information
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Not explicitly defined in the provided content
Client Results
- 1Consolidated access to tickets for buses and trains across the VGN network
- 2Real-time or near real-time journey planning and timetable updates
- 3Digital ticketing options (online shop and mobile app) and school-specific services (VGNsmaxi)
Competitive Advantages
- 1One ticket covers all transport modes in the VGN region, reducing complexity
- 2Extensive network coverage: large geographic area and many operators
- 3Integrated digital tools and portals (mein_VGN, VGN-Fahrplan & Tickets, VGNsmaxi)
- 4Regular updates on tariffs and timetable changes
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Verkehrsverbund GroĂraum NĂźrnberg (VGN) â a regional public transport association offering a unified ticketing system for all buses and trains in the region, plus timetable information, tariffs, and related services.
Target Market
Residents, students, commuters, tourists, event attendees, and business travelers in the Nuremberg metropolitan area seeking integrated transport and ticketing options.
Unique Value Proposition
A regional integrated transport network where a single ticket unlocks access to all modes across 140 operators and 1,066 lines, complemented by digital tools and school-specific portals.
Technical Requirements
Access via online platform and mobile app (VGN Fahrplan & Tickets); requires internet access; cookies are used; mein_VGN login available.
Pricing Model
Prices for VGN tickets are published (2025 price overview); 2026 Deutschlandticket price increase to 63 EUR has been announced by the Verkehrsministerkonferenz; various ticket types (e.g., 1 ride, 4 rides, 7- and 31-day options) are listed in the 2025 overview.
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