mcp-sbb-transport

MCP server for Swiss public transport queries via the opendata.ch Transport API. Covers trains, buses, trams, and boats across Switzerland — no API key required.

Status: Ready

Prerequisites

• Bun runtime (curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash)

• No API keys needed — uses the public opendata.ch transport API

Related MCP server: irail-mcp

Install

git clone git@github.com:McCullonas/mcp-sbb-transport.git
cd mcp-sbb-transport
bun install

Available Tools

sbb_search_stations

Search for Swiss public transport stations by name.

Parameters:

• query — Station name (e.g. "Zürich HB", "Bern", "Luzern")

• limit (optional) — Max results (default 10)

Returns: station ID, name, and coordinates.

sbb_get_connections

Get train/public transport connections between two Swiss stations.

Parameters:

• from — Origin station name or ID

• to — Destination station name or ID

• date (optional) — Date as YYYY-MM-DD (default: today)

• time (optional) — Time as HH:MM (default: now)

• isArrivalTime (optional) — If true, time is the desired arrival time

• limit (optional) — Number of connections to return (default 4)

Returns: departure/arrival times, duration, number of transfers, platform numbers, journey sections.

sbb_get_stationboard

Get the departure or arrival board for a Swiss station.

Parameters:

• station — Station name or ID

• datetime (optional) — ISO 8601 datetime (default: now)

• type (optional) — "departure" or "arrival" (default: departure)

• limit (optional) — Number of entries (default 10)

Returns: transport category (IC, IR, S, Bus, etc.), line number, destination/origin, scheduled time, platform.

MCP Client Configuration

Add to your settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sbb-transport": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": ["run", "/path/to/mcp-sbb-transport/src/index.ts"]
    }
  }
}

No environment variables required.

Development

bun run src/index.ts
bun build src/index.ts --outdir dist --target node

Data Source

Uses the opendata.ch Swiss Transport API, a community-run open data service. Free to use, no registration required. Data comes from SBB, PostBus, cantonal operators, and other Swiss public transport providers.

Licence

MIT