Tickets: are red and valid up to one day.
The Greater Hannover Transport Region (GVH) is divided into three zones, Hannover, Umland and Region. The "Hannover" zone covers the city area. Towns and districts bordering on Hannover belong to the "Umland" zone and the "Region" zone covers the more remote rural areas of Hannover.

Cards: are blue and valid for more than one day.
The Greater Hannover Transport Region (GVH) is divided into four zones. The Hannover zone covers the citiy area and is divided into  "Hannover 1" and "Hannover 2". Towns and districts bordering on Hannover belong to the "Umland" zone. The "Region" zone covers the more remote rural districts of Hannover.