mcp-sncf-navitia

MCP server for French railway queries via the Navitia API (SNCF coverage). Search for French stations, plan journeys, and get departure boards — powered by SNCF data.

Status: Ready

Prerequisites

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

• A Navitia API key (free registration)

Related MCP server: swiss-rail-mcp

Install

git clone git@github.com:McCullonas/mcp-sncf-navitia.git
cd mcp-sncf-navitia
bun install

Configuration

Register for free at navitia.io. The free tier provides access to SNCF data across France.

Available Tools

sncf_search_places

Search for French railway stations and places by name.

Parameters:

• query — Station or place name (e.g. "Paris Gare du Nord", "Lyon Part-Dieu")

• count (optional) — Max results (default 5)

Returns: place name, ID, type, and coordinates.

sncf_get_journeys

Get train journey options between two locations.

Parameters:

• from — Origin place ID (from sncf_search_places)

• to — Destination place ID

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

• count (optional) — Number of journey options (default 3)

Returns: routes, legs, transfers, duration, walking segments, departure/arrival times.

sncf_get_departures

Get upcoming departures from a station.

Parameters:

• stopId — Stop area ID (from sncf_search_places)

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

• count (optional) — Number of departures (default 10)

Returns: line info, direction, departure time, network info.

MCP Client Configuration

Add to your settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sncf-navitia": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": ["run", "/path/to/mcp-sncf-navitia/src/index.ts"],
      "env": {
        "NAVITIA_API_KEY": "your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Development

NAVITIA_API_KEY=your-key bun run src/index.ts
bun build src/index.ts --outdir dist --target node

Data Source

Queries the Navitia API with SNCF coverage, which includes intercity, regional (TER), and high-speed (TGV/Inoui) services across France. Navitia is operated by Kisio Digital, an SNCF subsidiary.

Licence

MIT