On the move with sprinti: public transport on-demand
sprinti is the on-demand public transport service in the Hanover region - operating in Barsinghausen, Burgdorf, Burgwedel, Lehrte, Neustadt, Pattensen, Uetze, Sehnde, Springe, Wennigsen, Wunstorf and Wedemark.
How to book a sprinti
Book your sprinti on-demand. It doesn't matter whether you want to travel immediately or in a few days' time!
Download app & sign up
Download the sprinti app and sign up in just a few minutes.
Select and book trips
Book your journey by entering your start and destination addresses or plan it for later. Based on your booking request, you will receive several offers.
Get in & get to your destination
We will be waiting for you at the virtual or existing stop at your booked pick-up time. Simply hop in and travel comfortably to your destination – we look forward to driving you!
Where is sprinti available?
sprinti supports the established published transport throughout the town of Barsinghausen.
Please note: You can also book trips to Nienstedt and the Nienstedter Pass car park and back. From Holtensen near Barsinghausen, you can book both the sprinti in Barsinghausen and the one in Wunstorf.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as the timetables of all ÜSTRA vehicles are coordinated with each other.
sprinti is an additional service of the public transport in the town of Burgdorf. From 24 July 2024, it will be possible to travel from Burgdorf railway station to the KRH Klinikum Großburgwedel hospital once the service has been activated. Please contact the support address sprinti@gvh.de for more information.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as the timetables of all ÜSTRA vehicles are coordinated with each other.
sprinti supplements the established regular service throughout the town of Burgwedel.
Please note: From the Fuhrberg district, you can book both the sprinti in Burgwedel and the sprinti in the Wedemark region. Since the 24th of July 2024, it has been possible to travel from Burgdorf railway station to the KRH Klinikum Großburgwedel hospital after app-activation. Please contact the support address sprinti@gvh.de for more information.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you connection guarantees on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's modes of transport are coordinated with each other.
sprinti is an addition to public transport in the town of Lehrte.
Please note:From the district of Ahlten, you can book both the sprinti in Lehrte and the sprinti in the Sehnde region.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as all ÜSTRA timetables are coordinated with each other.
sprinti adds to the existing bus service throughout Neustadt.
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's various forms of transport are coordinated with each other.
sprinti extends the established local public transport network throughout the town of Pattensen.
Please note: You can also book journeys to and from the Bennigsen and Rethen S-Bahn stations.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's buses and trams are coordinated with each other.
In Sehnde, you can also book trips to the Ahlten district of Lehrte and to the Anderten tram stop (terminus of line 5). The addition of Ahlten and Anderten provides connections to the S-Bahn, shopping facilities in Ahlten and the tram in Anderten.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 am to 1:30 am the following day
Friday: 5:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 5:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 5:00 am to 1:30 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's vehicles are coordinated with each other.
The sprinti operates in the town of Springe and in the Steinkrug district of Wennigsen.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's means of transport are coordinated with each other.
sprinti supplements the established bus connection throughout Uetze.
Please note: You can also book trips to Burgdorf railway station and Burgdorf town centre and back.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's means of transport are coordinated with each other.
sprinti extends the existing bus service in the Wedemark region and in the Fuhrberg district of Burgwedel.
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all trips, as ÜSTRA's vehicles are coordinated with each other.
sprinti expands the scheduled public transport in the Wennigsen region.
Please note: You can also book journeys to and from the Lemmie and Holtensen/Linderte S-Bahn stations. From Steinkrug, you can book both the sprinti in Wennigsen and the sprinti in Springe.
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:00 am the following day
Friday: 5:30 am to 4:00 am the following day
Saturday: 7:00 am to 4:00 am the following day
Sunday: 8:00 am to 1:00 am the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as all ÜSTRA trams and busses are coordinated with each other.
sprinti provides a valuable addition to the public transport in the town of Wunstorf.
Please note: You can also book journeys to Holtensen near Barsinghausen and back.
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day
Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following day
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following day
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day
Our service offers you guaranteed connections on all journeys, as ÜSTRA's modes of transport are coordinated with each other.
sprinti essentials
Operating hours
sprinti is on the road for you seven days a week. We drive you from the morning rush hour until late in the evening, and also at night on weekends.
Virtual stops
The sprinti app shows you virtual and existing stops. We will pick you up at these points. Usually you will not have to walk more than 150 metres to your pick-up point.
Rates
To travel with sprinti, you need a valid ÜSTRA ticket or the Deutschlandticket. If you don't have a ticket yet, you can easily purchase one in the ÜSTRA app.
Travel information
sprinti provides you with intelligent travel information based on your request. Our app takes all public transport options into account, enabling us to always provide you with the most efficient connection.
Facilities
All of our vehicles are equipped to a high standard. They offer you privacy and plenty of comfort.
Accessible
Our vehicles are disability-friendly, so that people with limited mobility can also use our service. We have also made sure there is sufficient space for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
FAQ
sprinti is an on-demand service provided by the Hanover region, ÜSTRA and Via, which can be booked individually and flexibly via an app. Multiple passengers with the same destination are grouped together using an algorithm and booked into a shared vehicle.
The sprinti is displayed in the ÜSTRA app's timetable information whenever it is the best alternative. A link will redirect you to the sprinti app. Alternatively, you can also book sprinti by telephone on 030 22027 078.
Please note that you need a valid ÜSTRA ticket or a Deutschlandticket. ÜSTRA tickets are available in the mobility shop or in the ÜSTRA app. You can order a Deutschlandticket on our website.
With the exception of the short-distance ticket, only a valid ÜSTRA ticket or a Deutschlandticket is required to use sprinti. Monthly tickets and job tickets are also accepted as valid tickets. Deutschlandtickets purchased from other transport associations are also accepted.
No, tickets are not sold in the vehicles. Please book your ticket in advance using the ÜSTRA app or use your monthly ticket or your already validated single and day tickets that are still valid in terms of time and distance.
Children of all ages can travel in the sprinti without the need to bring a child seat. If a child seat or booster seat is required, you can specify this in the booking process under „Fahrgäste & Gegenstände” as „Mitwachsender Kindersitz” or „Sitzerhöhung”. The number of passengers is still specified under „Mitfahrende”.
Prams are secured behind the seats.
Dogs may be brought along on sprinti buses upon prior notification. As seat belts are mandatory in some vehicles, dogs may only be brought along if they have a harness that can be used to secure them during the journey. Single child tickets or child day tickets are required for the transport of animals. A transferable monthly ticket for fare zone B or C may also be used. A dog can be taken on board instead of an adult or child with a group day ticket or as part of the monthly ticket's transport regulations.
Pets that are no larger than a domestic cat and are transported in closed containers the size of hand luggage can be transported free of charge and without prior registration. Guide dogs, assistance dogs, therapy dogs and service dogs belonging to the federal and state police are also transported free of charge.
Please note that dogs will only be accepted if there is sufficient capacity and there is no risk to the operation of the service. Our drivers have the right to refuse carriage.
Yes, you must indicate that you will be bringing a bicycle during the booking process. Bicycles can be brought on board free of charge from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm and between 7:00 pm and 6:30 am, as well as all day on public holidays and weekends, provided there is sufficient space available.
You may bring up to 3 suitcases. Please indicate your luggage when booking.
You can book a trip for up to 6 people.
The sprinti should not be confused with a taxi. To take a trip with the sprinti, you must book it in advance via the app. This is the only way we can optimally and satisfactorily fulfil our customers' travel requests.
Don't panic, these things happen. Please cancel the journey via the app and book a new one. If you are already in the vehicle, please speak to our driver.
Of course, our sprinti service is also accessible to people with limited mobility. You can activate the „Rollstuhlgerechtes Fahrzeug“ field in your customer profile.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to transport three- or four-wheeled e-scooters.
You can find information about the processing of your personal data in the sprinti app or in our privacy policy.
You can find all the information on how to report your lost item on our Lost & found page.
We kindly ask you to help us keep our vehicles clean and to refrain from consuming food and drinks as much as possible.
You are welcome to share your experiences with us at sprinti@gvh.de. We appreciate all feedback.
For immediate journeys, the waiting time is usually a maximum of 20 minutes. Delays may occur due to current traffic conditions and demand.
If sprinti is pre-ordered for a specific day, a specific pick-up time will be given the evening before.
Yes, during your booking, you can tap on the „Planen“ field in the „Fahrt auswählen“ section. Under „Planen“ you can book your journey up to 7 days in advance.
Our service is designed to pick you up as close as possible to your desired starting point. When you make a booking, you will be shown a virtual stop or an existing stop near you, which we ask you to go to. This stop will usually be no more than 150 metres away from your desired starting point.
You will be given the exact pick-up time after booking. You can track your vehicle live using the map in the app.
For journeys that have been booked in advance, you will be shown the exact departure time 30 minutes before the journey begins.
Children aged 6 and above may travel unaccompanied on the sprinti. Children under the age of 6 may be refused transport unless they are accompanied throughout the entire journey by persons aged 6 or above.
Young people aged 14 and over may register for the sprinti app and use it to book a journey. Further information can be found in the Terms and Conditions.
The sprinti is displayed in the timetable of the ÜSTRA app or the sprinti app if it is the best alternative. The sprinti is a replacement or supplementary service to public transport and does not run parallel to an existing public transport connection.
Provided that a change does not delay the journey of other passengers in the vehicle, we can process requests for changes. Please contact our customer service team by telephone under 030 22027 078.
During your booking, you can tap on the „Planen" field in the „Fahrt auswählen“ section. Under „Planen“ you can enter your desired arrival time.
During your booking, you can tap on the „Planen“ field in the „Fahrt auswählen“ section. In the „Planen“section, you can book a regular journey.
The ÜSTRA guarantee does not apply to sprinti. Further information on the ÜSTRA guarantee.
You can apply at Via (driving licence B necessary).
You can access the General Terms and Conditions in the sprinti app.
