Transport for Hessen, Germany API
Overview
The RMV API provides public transport data for the Hessen region in Germany, including schedules, routes, and real-time departures. It covers bus, tram, S-Bahn, and regional train services operated by the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund network. No API key is required, making it easy to start building transit apps right away.
Beginner Tip
Explore the interactive API documentation at opendata.rmv.de to try live requests directly in your browser before writing any code. The API follows HAFAS standards used across European transit systems, so learning it here will help with other transit APIs too.
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
stopLocationOrCoordLocation List of matching stop locations returned by a location search, each containing the station name and its unique extId. extId The external identifier for a stop, used to query departures and arrivals for that specific station. Departure List of upcoming departure events at a station, including line name, direction, and scheduled time. name Human-readable name of the transit line or stop location. time Scheduled departure or arrival time in HH:MM:SS format. rtTime Real-time adjusted departure or arrival time; present only when live data is available. Implementation Example
const url = "https://opendata.rmv.de/site/";
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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