RNV

RNV (Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr) is the regional public transport authority serving the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, covering the cities of Mannheim, Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, and over 60 other municipalities across the tri-state area of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Hesse.

For expats living in the Rhine-Neckar region — particularly in Mannheim or Heidelberg, which are home to significant international communities, multiple multinational company headquarters, and major universities — RNV’s tram and bus network is essential for daily mobility.

RNV operates an integrated network of Stadtbahn (light rail/tram), bus, and regional express services across the region. The RNV app provides real-time departure information, journey planning, and digital ticket purchase — available in German with English navigation possible through translation tools.

The Deutschlandticket (€49/month) is valid on all RNV services, making it the recommended option for expats in the region who use public transport regularly. For expats at BASF (Ludwigshafen), Heidelberg University, SAP (Walldorf), or any of the other major employers in the area, RNV provides the connecting transport infrastructure for daily commutes and local travel.