KVV (Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund)
KVV is the transit authority for the Karlsruhe region in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Coverage Area
- Karlsruhe
- Rastatt
- Ettlingen
- Bruchsal
- And surrounding areas
API Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | https://projekte.kvv-efa.de/sl3-alone/ |
| API Key | Not required |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Transport Types
KVV uses the same transport class mapping as VRR:
| Class | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0, 1 | train | Trains |
| 2, 3 | subway | Stadtbahn |
| 4 | tram | Tram |
| 5-8, 11 | bus | Bus services |
| 9 | ferry | Ferry |
Configuration
Setup Steps
- Select KVV as provider
- Search for your stop (e.g., "Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof")
- Select the stop from the list
- Configure departure count and filters
Example Stops
- Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Karlsruhe Marktplatz
- Karlsruhe Durlacher Tor
- Ettlingen Stadt
Special Features
Tram-Train System
KVV operates a unique tram-train system where light rail vehicles can travel on both city tram lines and regional rail tracks. This means:
- S-Bahn lines operate as tram in the city center
- Same vehicle type serves urban and suburban areas
Platform Information
Platform information is extracted from the location.disassembledName field in the API response.
API URLs
Stop Search
https://projekte.kvv-efa.de/sl3-alone/XML_STOPFINDER_REQUEST?outputFormat=RapidJSON&locationServerActive=1&type_sf=stop&name_sf=Karlsruhe%20Hauptbahnhof