Overview
What is Berlin Transport MCP Server?
Berlin Transport MCP Server provides access to Berlin’s public transport data through the VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) API. It wraps the v6.vbb.transport.rest API and is intended for developers and AI assistants to query stops, departures, and journey options.
How to use Berlin Transport MCP Server?
Connect via Claude Desktop using the mcp-remote proxy with the server’s SSE URL, or deploy your own instance on Cloudflare Workers using the provided template and then connect from the Cloudflare AI Playground. Configure Claude Desktop by editing its MCP settings to include the server as shown in the README.
Key features of Berlin Transport MCP Server
- Search for public transport stops by name.
- Get upcoming departures for a specific stop.
- Plan journeys between two stops with optional departure time.
- Deploy as a serverless endpoint on Cloudflare Workers.
- Connect to remote MCP clients via SSE transport.
Use cases of Berlin Transport MCP Server
- A travel assistant that checks real-time departures from a user’s nearest stop.
- A trip planner that finds optimal routes between Berlin locations.
- A smart home system that queries transit schedules for commute planning.
- A chatbot that answers “when is the next U‑Bahn?” in Berlin.
FAQ from Berlin Transport MCP Server
What API does Berlin Transport MCP Server use?
It uses the public VBB API provided by v6.vbb.transport.rest.
How do I connect Berlin Transport MCP Server to Claude Desktop?
Install mcp-remote via npm and add the server’s SSE URL to your Claude Desktop MCP configuration file as shown in the README.
Do I need authentication to use Berlin Transport MCP Server?
No. The deployed server is authl ess by default.
Can I run my own instance of Berlin Transport MCP Server?
Yes. Deploy it to Cloudflare Workers using the provided “Deploy to Workers” button or the command line template.
What tools does Berlin Transport MCP Server provide?
Three tools: search_stops, get_departures, and get_journeys.
