Transport for Norway

API

Comprehensive transport APIs and datasets for Norway’s public transit systems

Overview

Transport for Norway (powered by Entur) provides RESTful APIs for Norway’s public transit network, including real-time vehicle positions, static schedules, journey planning, stop details, and service alerts. Data covers buses, trains, trams, ferries, and metros. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building transit apps, integrating journey planners into navigation tools, analyzing transit usage patterns, and creating commuter dashboards for tracking service statuses.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.entur.org/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API Design
JSON Response Format
Real-time Transit Data
Static Schedule Data
Multi-mode Coverage
Journey Planning Endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Transport for Norway free to use?

Yes, for non-commercial purposes. Commercial usage requires explicit approval from Entur.

? Does it require an API Key?

Certain high-volume endpoints need an API key (via registration), while basic endpoints may be accessible without one.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, ensuring easy integration with most applications.

Top Alternatives

Ruter API (Oslo-specific transit) Search Google

Trafiklab (Swedish transit APIs) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free (Non-commercial)

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Full coverage of Norway’s public transit
⊕ Reliable real-time and static data
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ Supports non-commercial use at no cost

Cons

⊖ Some endpoints require API key registration
⊖ Commercial use needs prior approval
⊖ Rate limits for high-volume requests