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KVB-Rad - bike sharing in Cologne

Welcome to KVB-Rad, the official bike sharing scheme of the Cologne Public Transport Authority. Get information about tariffs, how it works and news.

Your bike when you need it

The sun is shining and you feel like getting on a bike? The way from the bus stop to your destination is too far for you? The last bus wasn't waiting for you? Then simply rent a KVB-Rad via app and off you go. If you have a subscription, Deutschlandticket on the VRS chipcard or are studying in Cologne, you can bike for free for 30 minutes per trip. And your visitors is also taken care of - you can rent four bikes at the same time via your customer account.

Discover Cologne with the KVB-Rad

Cologne offers many beautiful destinations that can be discovered by bike. On the right bank of the Rhine, the Rheinboulevard and the Poller Wiesen are perfect for soaking up the sun. If you cycle even further south, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city center in the Zündorfer Groov. On the left bank of the Rhine, the crane houses in Rheinauhafen make the hearts of architecture fans beat faster. Cologne also has a lot to offer culturally: numerous museums, galleries and theaters offer a varied program. Even after shopping or diving into Cologne's gastro scene, a KVB bike is always ready for you on the next street corner or station.

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Signed up once you can use all nextbike affiliated bike sharing schemes in more than 300 cities worldwide.

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Rent bikes easily via nextbike app or KVB app or hotline.

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Our well trained service teams check and maintain our fleets on a daily basis.

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Students of all Cologne unis and colleges cycle for less.

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VRS chipcard owners enjoy 30 free minutes per rental in Cologne and several other cities within the VRS area. 

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Our bikes are made in Germany and comply with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations.

Best Deal:

Everyone with a VRS chipcard or a Monthly or Annual Rate gets 30 free minutes per rental. The basic rate is ideal for occasional rides. 

All tariffs at a glance.

30min /free
in the Monthly, Annual & VRS Rate

15min /1
in the Basic Rate

KVB-Rad news

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...or the KVB app

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...or the KVB app