Semester ticket & further transportation options

As a KLU degree student, you will receive a Deutschlandticket, granting you access to public transportation throughout Germany.

HVV Deutschlandticket

All information on your KLU semester ticket/Deutschlandticket

As a degree student at KLU you will receive a HVV semester ticket for public transportation. This semester ticket is an additional benefit provided by KLU and is not included in your tuition fees. The ticket is provided to KLU degree students at no extra cost, offering an added value of approximately €384 per year.

With the HVV semester ticket you are able to make use of all public transportation in greater Hamburg and across Germany. HVV stands for Öffentlicher Hamburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH & Co. and means Hamburg public transportation corporation.

Please be aware that exchange students will not receive a semester ticket from KLU and will need to purchase a Deutschlandticket independently if required.

The Deutschlandticket is digital and valid nationwide. It can be used for unlimited travel on all regional trains such as RB, RE, and S-Bahn, as well as on public transportation services like buses, trams, and subways in participating states, transit associations, and transport companies, according to their respective conditions and coverage areas.

This offer is valid as long the Deutschlandticket exists, for now until fall 2024/25. We hope that the political discourse will support the Deutschandticket indefinitely.
  • You can download your ticket via this website.
  • Enter your birth date in the format DD/MM/YYYY and your matriculation number (can be found on your student ID or your matriculation certificate on MyKLU)
  • download your ticket in your wallet app. Printed tickets and screenshots tickets are not accepted. You can also use the website to log in whenever you need to present your ticket (bear in mind connection difficulties).
  • for an additional fee, you can also order a plastic card (if needed please contact the HVV)
  • You must present it with your ID when asked for it.
A step-by-step manual how to get your ticket is available here. A useful guide from HVV can be found here.

For KLU program students:

  • Sept. 1 - Feb. 28/29
  • March 1- Aug. 31
    • varying validity for KLU BSc. Students during exchange semester: May 1 - August 31

For incoming exchange students the validity dates vary depending on the duration of stay:

  • Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
  • Jan. 1- Feb. 28/29
  • March 1 - Mai 31

You will receive an email when you are able to download the new ticket. As a rule of thumb you can download the new ticket 7 days prior to the listed validity dates above.

Please check if :

  • your birth date is correct (on MyKLU or StudentID)
  • you entered it in the correct format DD/MM/YYYY
  • you are an exchange student: have you paid the transport ticket fee of 50€?
  • there might be issues with your enrollment status?
  • if the ticket shows an expired date, download it again.

Please write us an email: studentservices@klu.org or visit us at the Student Info Point.

If you experience technical issues e.g. the ticket date shows up wrong even though it shows the correct date when logging in again, please contact the HVV customer service via telephone from 8 am to 4 pm under +4940/39 18 39 00 or write them an email: SBHH.Kundensupport (at) deutschebahn.com

Further transportation options

StadtRad - bike sharing

StadtRad - bike sharing

You may have already noticed read bikes around Hamburg. These are sharing bikes one can rent if you are registered. 30 minutes bike ride is always for free! There are 2 bike stations near KLU. Click on the image for more information.
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Electric kick Scooter

Electric kick Scooter

E-scooters are particularly popular during the summer months. In Hamburg, you will find various providers like Tier, Lime, Voi, and Circ. Click on the image for a cost overview and more details. Remember, the same basic rules apply as when riding a bike.
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Scooter

Scooter

You don't need to own a Vespa to cruise through Hamburg on two wheels. Whether you prefer a scooter-sharing app or a traditional rental, Hamburg offers affordable (electric) motor scooter options (driver license required). Click on the image for more information.
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Swapfiets - bike renting

Swapfiets - bike renting

You can rent a bike starting at just €17.90 per month if you prefer not to buy one. Should anything break or stop working, you will receive a new or repaired bike at no extra cost. Choose from different models, including electric bikes. For more details, click on the image.
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Last modified: Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 3:11 PM