Saarfahrplan

The public transport app for busses and trains in Saarland and surroundings

Verkehrsmanagement-Gesellschaft Saar mbH · de.hafas.android.vgs

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v3.8.3 (36) 23.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.8.3 (36) (1000360)
Updated: Jan 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 23.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since: Jun 23, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (6 sensitive)
Website: vgs-online.de
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Saarfahrplan is an app by Verkehrsmanagement-Gesellschaft Saar mbH in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least June 2019. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.4.2 (22), the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.8.1 (34).

What's new in v3.8.3 (36)

- Purchase of Deutschlandtickets in the app - Bug fixes and further development

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The “Saarfahrplan” is the Saarland transport association’s official App with a mobile routing platform and an integrated saarVV online shop for the purchase of mobile phone tickets from a selection of tickets. Functions - Routing information including stops, addresses, points of interest (POI) or current location in real-time display - Display of ticket options and purchase of specific tickets as ONLINE-TICKETS - Departures and arrivals for specific stops - Map: Display and masking of stops - Display of traffic information - Connection alarm: Push-notifications about connection changes - Connections/routes: Calendar entry and sending possible via email or SMS. Notice: Personal contact addresses can be used for start-to-destination navigation. Furthermore, the App requires access to the geographic location function of your device, navigation and localisation of stops as well as an access to the calendar in order to enter planned rides. This function can be limited through the App settings. No personal data will be transferred to central servers. A live internet connection is necessary to use the routing information. No guarantee is given for the completeness or accuracy of the timetable details.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.4.2 (22). Since v3.5.4 (31) it requires Android 8.0+.

v3.8.3 (36) LATEST Jan 15, 2026 23.9 MB TRUSTED v3.8.1 (34) Mar 4, 2025 19.8 MB TRUSTED v3.5.4 (31) May 31, 2024 25.2 MB TRUSTED v3.4.2 (22) Dec 29, 2025 18.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 15, 2026.
Certificate issued to “HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 15, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Talke, OU=Android-Team, O=HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, L=Hannover, ST=Niedersachsen, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)8D:2E:4A:A5:61:2F:CF:FE:A2:1C:01:9A:B1:D0:F6:DA:A6:ED:38:3E
File MD5dcd79e617b2d6e94352c81b900ca34b9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Saarfahrplan requests 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.hafas.android.vgs.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Vgs interapp (custom) de.hafas.android.vgs.permission.INTERAPP
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Saarfahrplan APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Saarfahrplan for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 3.4.2 (22) is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.4.2 (22) · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Saarfahrplan APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is dcd79e617b2d6e94352c81b900ca34b9.