Doesn’t hopping on a bus or tram sound convenient? The LVB-Mobilitätszentrum is your gateway to navigating Leipzig with ease.
The Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe or LVB moves Leipzig. It ensures mobility in the city with its buses and trams. The LVB is a municipal company owned by the city of Leipzig. It operates public transport services including trams and buses. The LVB’s network is integrated into the Mitteldeutsche Verkehrsverbund MDV.
Since its start in 1872 the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe has grown. It began with horse-drawn trams. In 1896, the trams switched to electric power. This transformation sparked a movement. It keeps the city and millions of passengers in motion.
For visitors the LVB-Mobilitätszentrum offers suitable ticket options. The LeipzigMOVE app helps you find the right connections. You can buy tickets or book rental cars and taxis. This makes exploring Leipzig simple.
Consider the Leipzig Card or Leipzig Regio Card. Both offer free travel on public transport in Leipzig Zone 110. They provide discounts of up to 50 percent. These discounts apply at about 100 partners. These partners include museums restaurants and retail stores.
The LVB-Mobilitätszentrum is located at Willy-Brandt-Platz 10. The nearest tram and bus stop is Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. From there it is a short walk.
The LVB has a rich history. In February 1872 construction began on the horse-drawn tram line. By May 1872 the Leipziger horse-drawn tram was officially in service. Electric trams began operating in April 1896. The last horse-drawn tram ran in April 1897.
In 1938 the company was renamed Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe LVB. The LVB introduced a new tramcar from DDR production in 1951.
The LVB-Mobilitätszentrum continues to adapt. In 1994 they presented their first low-floor vehicles. In 2006 the Angerbrücke depot reopened after renovations. In 2017 the rebuilt Dölitz depot opened.
Today the LVB-Mobilitätszentrum helps you navigate Leipzig. It connects the past with the present. The LVB remains committed to moving Leipzig forward.