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Version
3.2.1
Size
17.2 Mb
Updated
2 weeks ago
Released
24 Mar 2026
Description
--- Bus, Rail, Real-Time Departures, Connections, Stops & Alerts ---
Fast. Intuitive. Beautiful.
Cologne Bus & Rail is your smart companion for public transport in Cologne and the surrounding area. Real-time departures, live service alerts, journey planning, and now with intelligent leave reminders — so you never miss your connection again.
A clean, modern design puts all the information you need at your fingertips. Thanks to automatic background refresh, your data is always up to date — no manual reloading required.
--- FEATURES ---
• SEARCH
Find any stop in the KVB network in seconds — just type and go.
• "NOW" FUNCTION
All stops and departures near your current location at a glance — no searching, no typing.
• STOPS & LIVE DEPARTURES
Real-time data for all KVB stops in and around Cologne, including current delays.
• VEHICLE TYPE FILTER
Filter the departure board by transport type — show only buses, only trams, or exactly the lines you care about. Your filter preferences are saved automatically.
• LEAVE REMINDER (NEW)
Never miss your train again: the app calculates your walking time to the stop and notifies you exactly when you need to leave — with a 2-minute buffer so you arrive stress-free.
• FAVOURITES
Your most important stops, always within reach. Add stops to your favourites and see only what matters to you with a single tap.
• SERVICE ALERTS
All current KVB announcements and disruptions in one clear overview — so you know before you leave the house.
• BACKGROUND REFRESH
The app keeps your data fresh automatically. Open the app and instantly see the latest departures.
Always know when your tram is really coming — and with the new Leave Reminder, you'll know exactly when to head out the door.
Cologne Bus & Rail is not officially affiliated with "Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (KVB)".
All data provided by VRS GmbH. No guarantee of accuracy.
Cologne Bus & Rail is continuously updated with new features.
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Pricing by country
| Country | Price |
|---|---|
| China | 15 CNY |
| France | 1.99 EUR |
| Germany | 1.99 EUR |
| Italy | 1.99 EUR |
| Netherlands | 1.99 EUR |
| Spain | 1.99 EUR |
| UK | 1.99 GBP |
| Poland | 9.99 PLN |
| Turkey | 99.99 TRY |
| USA | 1.99 USD |
| Ukraine | 1.99 USD |
Version History
Latest: 3.2.1
What's New:
Rail replacement services (SEV) are now clearly marked with a dedicated bus icon in the departures list — handy during KVB construction work.
Service messages and disruption notes now appear directly under each trip.
Smoother navigation throughout the app after migrating to the modern navigation stack.
The title on the main screen now collapses as you scroll, leaving more room for departures.
Polished spacing and alignment around the line picker and info button.
Minor refinements to line badges for better legibility.
v3.1.5
2 weeks ago
