VGN (Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg)
VGN is the transit authority for the Nuremberg greater area in Bavaria, Germany.
Coverage Area
- Nuremberg (Nürnberg)
- Fürth
- Erlangen
- Bamberg
- And surrounding areas
API Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | https://efa.vgn.de/vgnExt_oeffi/ |
| API Type | EFA |
| API Key | Not required |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Transport Types
VGN uses the same EFA transport class mapping as VRR/KVV:
| Class | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0, 1 | train | Trains (Regionalzug) |
| 2, 3 | subway | U-Bahn / S-Bahn |
| 4 | tram | Tram |
| 5-8, 11 | bus | Bus services |
| 9 | ferry | Ferry |
| 13 | train | Regional (RE) |
| 15 | train | InterCity (IC) |
| 16 | train | ICE |
Configuration
Setup Steps
- Select VGN as provider
- Search for your stop (e.g., "Hauptbahnhof")
- Select the stop from the list
- Configure departure count and filters
Example Stops
- Hauptbahnhof
- Plärrer
- Lorenzkirche
- Rathenauplatz
Special Features
Nuremberg Metro
Nuremberg operates a U-Bahn system with both conventional and fully automated driverless trains (Line U3), making it one of the most modern metro systems in Germany.
S-Bahn Nürnberg
The S-Bahn network connects Nuremberg with surrounding cities including Fürth, Erlangen, and Bamberg.
Tram Network
Nuremberg's tram network provides inner-city connections alongside the U-Bahn system.
Platform Information
Platform information is extracted from the location.disassembledName field in the EFA API response.
API URLs
Stop Search
https://efa.vgn.de/vgnExt_oeffi/XML_STOPFINDER_REQUEST?outputFormat=RapidJSON&locationServerActive=1&type_sf=stop&name_sf=Hauptbahnhof