VBN (HAFAS, ohne API Key)
VBN provides departures and trip planning for Bremen and Lower Saxony via the VBN HAFAS mgate.exe gateway — without an API key, unlike the VBN OTP / TRIAS providers.
Coverage Area
- Bremen (BSAG tram and bus), Bremerhaven, Oldenburg, Delmenhorst
- Regional trains and buses in the VBN area
- Long-distance trains calling in the region
API Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | https://fahrplaner.vbn.de/bin/mgate.exe |
| API Key | Not required |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Data Format | HAFAS mgate |
Transport Types
| Category | Type |
|---|---|
| ICE / IC / EC / RE / RB / S / Zug | train |
| U-Bahn | subway |
| STR / Tram / Straßenbahn | tram |
| Bus / SEV | bus |
| Schiff / Fähre | ferry |
Configuration
Setup Steps
- Select VBN — Bremen / Niedersachsen (ohne API Key) as provider
- Search for your stop (e.g. "Bremen Hbf")
- Select the stop from the list
- Configure departure count and filters
Example Stops
- Bremen Hbf
- Bremen Domsheide
- Oldenburg (Oldb) Hbf
- Bremerhaven Hbf
Features
- Real-time departures with delay in minutes
- Platform information
- Trip planning (HAFAS
TripSearch), including real-time delays and transfers - No API key required
Unofficial access id
The access id comes from the operator's own app (via the public-transport/transport-apis catalogue). It is not an officially issued key and may be rotated by the operator at any time.