Bicycle transport in the ÜSTRA transport area
Bicycles and public transport – a perfect combination! Are you planning a trip to the countryside or just want to cover part of the journey by bike? No problem – simply take your bike with you on our buses and trains! All transport companies in the ÜSTRA transport area offer special storage spaces for bikes in their vehicles.
Traveling by bike: be considerate and share the space
Bikes are welcome on all our modes of transport, but mutual consideration is essential.
Please note: people with wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers always have priority over bikes – on all our modes of transport. This means that you may not be able to continue your journey as planned in order to allow people with mobility aids or strollers to board.
In rail transport (with the exception of city and suburban trains), there are usually separate areas for wheelchairs and bicycles. Please look for the corresponding symbols on the doors to find the correct boarding area.
Transporting bicycles in the ÜSTRA transport area
Bicycles and public transport – a perfect combination! Are you planning a trip to the countryside or just want to cover part of the journey by bike? No problem – simply take your bike with you on our buses and trains! All transport companies in the ÜSTRA transport area offer special storage areas for bicycles in their vehicles.
When and where bicycles are allowed
| Weekday / Time | Trams & buses | Local trains |
|---|---|---|
| Mon to Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. | Not allowed | Only with a bicycle ticket |
| Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Mon to Fri, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Not allowed | Only with a bicycle ticket |
| Mon to Fri, 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Sat, Sun, public holidays, all day | Free of charge | Free of charge |
Bicycle transport with ticket
Bicycles can only be transported free of charge in zones A, B, and C.
For journeys in zones D, E, or F, a Lower Saxony tariff day ticket for bicycles is required.
On local trains, bicycles may only be transported outside the specified times with an additional ticket. The following options are available:
- Single ticket
- 6-trip ticket
- Day ticket
- 6-day ticket
- or an additional monthly ticket
- for one zone, regardless of how many zones are actually traveled through.
You can find out exactly which regulations apply here - broken down by the respective transport companies:
Up to three bicycles can be taken on ÜSTRA buses and trams, provided they do not exceed the usual dimensions. Special designs such as tandems are not permitted. Folding bikes are considered hand luggage when folded and can be taken on all lines at all times without an additional ticket.
You can board light rail vehicles at elevated platforms and in tunnel stations. Cyclists are liable for any damage caused to other passengers, such as dirt from bicycle chains.
Up to two bicycles can be transported in regiobus vehicles, provided there is sufficient space in the rear entrance area. Bicycles may only be stored in the designated multi-purpose areas and must be secured during the journey. Folded folding bikes count as hand luggage and are always transported.
During the cycling season from April to October, regiobus offers a special service for cyclists: the bicycle bus circles Lake Steinhude every hour and has space for 16 bikes on its trailer. You can get on or off with your bicycle, combining cycling with bus travel. The bicycle bus runs daily during the summer months. At other times, it runs on weekends and public holidays.
There are twelve bicycle parking spaces per railcar available in the multi-purpose areas of the Hanover S-Bahn (Transdev). The boarding area is marked with a bicycle symbol on the outside. Please secure your bicycle yourself in the designated area and remove any luggage bags. Please note that strollers and wheelchairs have priority.
Metronom trains have special bicycle carriages, which are marked with a bicycle symbol. Please only use these carriages to securely store your bicycle with its luggage removed on the designated holding systems. Bicycles can only be transported if there is sufficient space available.
The enno also has enough space for bikes, strollers, or large luggage in its spacious multi-purpose area. And there is a free charging station for e-bikes on every train. Please only board the enno in the carriages marked with the bicycle symbol.
erixx trains have a multi-purpose area that can accommodate several bicycles. A total of up to twelve bicycles can be transported. The bikes must be secured with straps for transport to ensure a safe journey.
WestfalenBahn trains have spacious multi-purpose compartments for bicycles. The entrance area for bicycles is marked with a bicycle symbol on the outside. Passengers can store their bicycles in the marked area on the train. The double-decker trains that run between Braunschweig and Rheine or Bielefeld have space for up to 15 bicycles. During the summer months, the number of bicycle spaces on these trains is increased.
Travel groups (5 or more people) with bicycles must register with WestfalenBahn at least 24 hours before departure by calling the service number 0521 55 77 77 55 or sending an email to info@westfalenbahn.de.
Tandems and folded bicycle trailers are also transported, provided that the space is not needed for conventional bicycles.
The Heide and Weserbergland regions are known for their beautiful cycling trails, making them popular leisure destinations in Lower Saxony. And since commuters are also increasingly using bicycles, start Niedersachsen Mitte allows you to easily take your bicycle or e-bike with you on the train. But before you make any plans, please note that whether you can take your bicycle with you depends on how full the train already is. start Niedersachsen Mitte is happy to take as many cyclists as possible. However, if it gets crowded, safety suffers.
But if there is space available, you are welcome to leave your bike in the multi-purpose area. There are 8 bike spaces available here. start Niedersachsen Mitte asks you to remove any luggage and, if possible, secure your bike with a bike strap during the journey. Please also note that wheelchair users, strollers, and people with limited mobility have priority, both when boarding and when choosing seats. Bicycles can therefore only be taken on board within the limits of available capacity.
