VAG (Freiburger Verkehrs AG)
VAG is the public transport operator for Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Coverage Area
- Freiburg im Breisgau
- Surrounding communities
API Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | https://efa.vagfr.de/vagfr3/ |
| API Type | EFA |
| API Key | Not required |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Transport Types
VAG uses the same EFA transport class mapping as VRR/KVV:
| Class | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0, 1 | train | Trains (Regionalzug) |
| 4 | tram | Tram (Straßenbahn) |
| 5-8, 11 | bus | Bus services |
| 13 | train | Regional (RE) |
| 15 | train | InterCity (IC) |
| 16 | train | ICE |
Configuration
Setup Steps
- Select VAG Freiburg as provider
- Search for your stop (e.g., "Hauptbahnhof")
- Select the stop from the list
- Configure departure count and filters
Example Stops
- Hauptbahnhof
- Bertoldsbrunnen
- Stadttheater
- Europaplatz
Special Features
Freiburg Tram Network
Freiburg operates an extensive tram network that serves as the backbone of the city's public transport. The tram lines connect major destinations throughout the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.
Regional Connections
Through the EFA API, regional train connections (RE, RB) passing through Freiburg are also available, providing departure information for longer-distance travel.
Platform Information
Platform information is extracted from the location.disassembledName field in the EFA API response.
API URLs
Stop Search
https://efa.vagfr.de/vagfr3/XML_STOPFINDER_REQUEST?outputFormat=RapidJSON&locationServerActive=1&type_sf=stop&name_sf=Hauptbahnhof