Transport for Berlin, Germany

Overview

Transport for Berlin, Germany is a free public API in the Transportation category. Third-party VBB API.

This API belongs to the Transportation category, a popular area of the free-API ecosystem for builders.

You can use this API in prototypes, side projects, and production applications — just keep the provider’s usage policy in mind.

Authentication

Transport for Berlin, Germany requires no authentication — you can start calling it directly, which makes it great for quick experiments and client-side demos.

HTTPS & CORS

• HTTPS: not supported — Transport for Berlin, Germany is served over plain HTTP only. Avoid sending sensitive data, and prefer HTTPS endpoints where possible.
• CORS: unknown — if you plan to call Transport for Berlin, Germany from the browser, verify CORS support in the official docs or with a quick test request.

Getting Started

1. Read the official documentation: https://github.com/derhuerst/vbb-rest/blob/5/docs/api.md
2. Make a test request with curl or your favourite HTTP client.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Rate limits, quotas, and free-tier terms are defined by the provider — always check the official documentation for Transport for Berlin, Germany before scaling up.
• The upstream listing is community-maintained; fields like auth, HTTPS and CORS reflect the state at listing time and may change.

FAQ

Does Transport for Berlin, Germany require an API key?

No — Transport for Berlin, Germany is listed as a no-auth API, so you can call it directly.