Transport for Berlin, Germany API
Overview
The VBB REST API (Transport for Berlin) offers real-time public transport data for Berlin and Brandenburg, Germany. It covers U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses, trams, and ferries without requiring any authentication. This open, community-maintained API is ideal for building transit apps or exploring HAFAS-based transport data.
Beginner Tip
No API key is needed — send GET requests directly to the base URL. Start with /stops/nearby to find stations near any GPS coordinate before querying departures.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"route": "Line 1",
"origin": "Station A",
"destination": "Station B",
"departure": "08:30",
"arrival": "09:15",
"status": "On Time",
"delays_min": 0
} Field Reference
id Unique stop identifier in the VBB network name Human-readable name of the transit stop location.latitude Latitude of the stop location location.longitude Longitude of the stop location products Boolean flags indicating which transport modes serve this stop (subway, bus, ferry, etc.) Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://github.com/derhuerst/vbb-rest/blob/3/docs/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
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Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
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