GTFS Transit Data for Germany - vbb by Verkehrsverbund-Berlin-Brandenburg

Detailed Overview of vbb Public Transport GTFS Data

The vbb GTFS feed, provided by Verkehrsverbund-Berlin-Brandenburg, delivers a comprehensive dataset for public transportation in Germany. This feed, formatted in GTFS, covers an extensive network of 1245 routes and 26339 stops, making it indispensable for developers and transit enthusiasts working with detailed transit data and transport information.

With 34 operators contributing to this GTFS static feed, it ensures broad coverage and up-to-date scheduling in the GTFS format for a wide array of public transit options. The data spans a significant geographical area, primarily focusing on Germany, as shown on the map, with routes extending over a total distance of 359496.9 km.

Valid from April 2, 2025 to December 14, 2025, this GTFS feed is a reliable resource for any project needing accurate and structured public transit data, whether you’re using a GTFS editor, building a transit app, or integrating GTFS realtime (GTFS RT) data into your systems.

Whether planning a journey or conducting transport research, the vbb feed provides the precise GTFS static data required to create insightful and user-friendly transportation solutions.

Transit Data for Germany - vbb by Verkehrsverbund-Berlin-Brandenburg with Stops on Map

Enhanced and Corrected GTFS Data Resources (2025-04-04)

Our team has addressed the most critical bugs in the dataset and rectified any inconsistencies to ensure optimal data quality.

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  • Our latest version of the vbb GTFS feed has been fully corrected and enriched, ensuring it meets the highest GTFS standards. This updated feed addresses critical bugs and errors, providing accurate and reliable transit data for Germany. Our team has followed a detailed list of procedures to bring the source data up to GTFS format standards, making it indispensable for developers and transit planners.

    SHA1: e6b5af3f3640b9ca38b1599f0e043f8b0138f71b
    SHA256: d74639845c62549655e1b69376e615fc31af30fcb6b9c9cd7681b5589c87d3ee

    You can download the latest improved GTFS feed, now free of inconsistencies, ensuring that your project has the best data available. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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  • We’ve included a detailed GTFS data validation report, offering insights into any errors or warnings within the feed. This report is crucial for developers working with GTFS static data, ensuring that your applications and analyses are based on clean and accurate information. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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  • For advanced users, we have also prepared the transit data in GeoJSON format, compatible with open-source tools like QGIS. This format is perfect for those requiring enhanced spatial analysis capabilities alongside their GTFS data. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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Source data - (2025-04-02)

We obtain the GTFS directly from official sources, but it may contain errors or be unsuitable for use.

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  • The vbb GTFS feed contains the original source data directly obtained from official providers in Germany, formatted in the GTFS standard. This data serves as the foundation for public transit applications and transit research. While it offers a comprehensive base, it is recommended to carefully review the data, as it may contain errors or inconsistencies that could impact its immediate usability.

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    SHA256: dd3c5a639e417cb41fd29a106f9fe8ff22f725089a298d06f7d92e8dc0e37870

    This source data was downloaded from this link. This source data is licensed under CC_BY_4.0

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  • To ensure a clear understanding of the integrity of the original source data, we provide a detailed mobility data validation report. This report highlights any errors or warnings found in the source GTFS data, offering insight into areas that may require attention during data usage.

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All data presented on this site is sourced from publicly available sources by our team of content managers. If you believe that a file has been posted in error or that an incorrect license has been attributed, please contact us at [email protected]. We will review your concerns promptly and take appropriate action.

Overlapping feeds

Feed Name Stops Overlap Number of overlapping stops.
We calculate duplicated stops using our own formula including geographic locations
Routes Overlap Number of overlapping routes.
We calculate duplicated routes using our own formula taking into consideration geographic locations
ulmer-eisenbahnfreunde 25572 (97.14%) 1191 (95.66%)
nrw 105 (0.4%) 1065 (85.54%)
tuvisa-euskotran 5767 (21.91%) 1028 (82.57%)
verkehrsverbund-stuttgart 91 (0.35%) 113 (9.08%)
mdv 17 (0.06%) 1 (0.08%)
koleje-dolno - 1 (0.08%)
toplevel-dhid-siflecehpr - 1 (0.08%)
bwgesamt 4 (0.02%) -
hamburger-verkehrsverbund 4 (0.02%) -
hamburgerverkehrsverbundhvv 4 (0.02%) -
deutschen-bahn 2 (0.01%) -