Transport for Budapest, Hungary

API

Real-time public transport data API for Budapest, Hungary

Overview

RESTful API providing real-time and static data for Budapest’s public transport system, including bus, tram, metro, and trolleybus services. Endpoints cover real-time vehicle positions, route schedules, stop details, service alerts, and ticket validation statuses. Responses are in JSON format. Ideal for building commuter apps, journey planners, transit analytics tools, or integrating transit data into navigation platforms for residents and tourists.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://bkkfutar.docs.apiary.io')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Real-time vehicle positions
Static route & schedule data
Stop information access
No API key required for basic usage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Transport for Budapest API free to use?

Yes, it offers free access for non-commercial purposes, including real-time and static transit data endpoints.

? Does it require an API key?

Basic usage (e.g., real-time positions, stop info) does not need an API key; commercial/high-volume use may require authentication.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return data in JSON format, simplifying parsing and integration into apps.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive transit coverage
⊕ Easy integration
⊕ Combines real-time and static data
⊕ Free non-commercial access

Cons

⊖ Rate limits for high-volume use
⊖ Some documentation terms are Hungarian
⊖ Limited historical data