Transport for Finland

API

Official API for Finnish public transport schedules & real-time data

Overview

Powered by Digitransit, this RESTful API provides access to comprehensive Finnish public transport data, including real-time vehicle positions, stop schedules, route details, and journey planning. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include /stops (stop information), /routes (transit routes across modes), /realtime/vehicles (live vehicle updates), and /journeys (multi-mode trip planning). Ideal for building commuter apps, transit tracking tools, or integrating Finnish transit data into navigation services for residents and travelers.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://digitransit.fi/en/developers/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON responses
Real-time vehicle data
Journey planning
Multi-mode transit support (bus, train, tram, ferry)
Stop & route details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Transport for Finland API free to use?

Yes, for non-commercial purposes with rate limits. Commercial use requires a paid plan via Digitransit.

? Does it require an API key?

Basic non-commercial use may not need an API key, but higher rate limits or commercial access require one (available via the Digitransit developer portal).

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, which is easy to integrate with most programming languages and applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Official Finnish transport data source
⊕ Comprehensive national coverage
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Supports real-time updates
⊕ Free non-commercial tier available

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Commercial use requires paid subscription
⊖ Limited to Finnish transit networks
⊖ Some endpoints need API key