# Lyko MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Lyko gives your AI agent a direct line to European public transit data. It handles everything from planning complex multi-mode trips, combining trains, buses, and bikes, to checking live departures and booking tickets across 300+ operators. Use it to navigate cities like a local or manage transit networks with real-time accuracy. ## Overview - **Category:** travel-hospitality - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YyRfyqmQDAfTsYORWbm9y1defLI1EWIlvBvQeOAX/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** public-transport, intermodal-travel, transit-data, journey-planning, mobility-api, multimodal-transport ## Description Lyko gives your AI agent a direct line to European public transit data. It handles everything from planning complex multi-mode trips, combining trains, buses, and bikes, to checking live departures and booking tickets across 300+ operators. Use it to navigate cities like a local or manage transit networks with real-time accuracy. Imagine trying to plan a trip from Paris to Brussels. You'd usually have to jump between different regional train sites, check local bus schedules, and hope the bike share station isn't empty. It is a mess of tabs and manual math. This connector changes that by giving your agent the ability to see the whole map at once. Instead of clicking through five different websites, you just tell your agent where you want to go. It pulls together data from hundreds of European operators to build a door-to-door itinerary. It knows which bus to take, how long the walk is between stops, and even which train platform you need to be on. If you're a travel tech pro, you know that getting this data clean is a headache. This setup does the heavy lifting by consolidating diverse feeds into a single point of contact. You can check for strikes, planned construction, or sudden delays across an entire country without hunting for news alerts. It even lets you move from planning to purchasing in one flow, booking train passes or bike rentals directly through your conversation. It's one of the most practical ways to bring mobility into your workflow, and finding it in the Vinkius catalog makes it easy to plug into your favorite setup in minutes. ## Tools ### get_arrivals See which services are pulling into a station right now with real-time ETAs and platform info. ### book_trip Purchase train tickets, bus passes, or bike rentals directly through your conversation. ### get_departures Look up upcoming departures for buses, trains, and trams across European networks. ### get_line_info Get the frequency, operator, and accessibility details for a specific transit line. ### get_line_routes View the full sequence of stops and route variants for any given transit line. ### get_nearby_stops Find all transit stations near a specific coordinate with distance calculations. ### get_network_status Check for active strikes, planned maintenance, or weather-related disruptions. ### get_operators List all available transit providers in a specific country or region. ### plan_trip Generate a door-to-door itinerary combining various transport modes and walking legs. ### search_stops Search for specific transit stations by name or landmark across 300+ operators. ### get_stop_info Get details on stop types, amenities, and wheelchair accessibility for a specific location. ### get_transit_feed Access raw GTFS data for offline analysis or academic research on transit networks. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` I need to get from Paris Gare du Nord to Versailles. What's the fastest way? ``` **Response:** ``` I found 3 options for your trip from Paris Gare du Nord to Versailles: | Option | Route | Duration | Fare | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Fastest** | RER C from Gare d'Austerlitz | 52 mins | €3.65 | | **Convenient** | SNCF Transilien Line N | 48 mins | €3.65 | | **Scenic** | Metro Line 6 to Bir-Hakeim, then RER C | 68 mins | €3.65 | All routes currently show normal service with no reported delays. Would you like me to book the fastest option for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Are there any strikes or issues with the trains in Germany today? ``` **Response:** ``` I checked the current network status for major German transit operators: * **DB (Deutsche Bahn):** Operating normally. No strikes or planned works affecting main routes. * **Regional Services:** Minor delays of 2-3 minutes in the Limburg area due to maintenance. * **High-Speed:** Thalys and Eurostar services are running on schedule. Would you like me to check a specific operator for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find me a bike rental near the Brandenburg Gate and tell me how to get there. ``` **Response:** ``` I found a bike-sharing station near the Brandenburg Gate: * **Station:** Brandenburg Gate Hub * **Distance:** 0.3 km (approx. 4 min walk) * **Availability:** Bikes available for immediate rental. I can book a bike for you now. Would you like to proceed? ``` ## Capabilities ### Plan multi-mode trips Combine trains, buses, and walking into one cohesive itinerary. ### Check live departures Get real-time ETAs and platform numbers for any transit stop. ### Book mobility services Purchase train tickets and bike rentals via Lyko Book. ### Find nearby transit Locate the closest stops based on your current coordinates. ### Monitor network status Get alerts on strikes, delays, and planned maintenance. ### Research transit lines Pull details on frequency, routes, and accessibility. ## Use Cases ### The Last-Minute Commute A traveler in Berlin asks for the fastest way to the airport, getting a real-time route with current S-Bahn delays. ### The Cross-Border Vacation A user plans a 3-day trip from Paris to Amsterdam, booking train tickets and bike rentals in one go. ### The Urban Mobility Study A researcher asks for all operators in the Netherlands to map out regional transit coverage. ### The Accessibility Check A traveler with a wheelchair needs to know if a specific station has elevators before heading out. ## Benefits - No more tab-switching between 300+ different transit websites because Lyko centralizes everything. - Get real-time accuracy with get_arrivals and get_departures to see actual delays and platform changes. - Book tickets instantly using book_trip to move from planning to travel in one step. - Simplify complex travel with plan_trip, which handles the math of switching between trains and bikes. - Stay informed on travel disruptions with get_network_status to avoid strikes or construction. - Access deep data for research via get_transit_feed without having to scrape individual operator sites. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a dedicated European travel planner that handles all the logistics for you. 1. Connect your Lyko API key from the Developer Portal to your Connector client. 2. Ask your agent to find a route or check a specific station's status. 3. Get a complete itinerary with real-time delays and booking links. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Lyko help me plan trips across different countries?** Yes, Lyko covers over 300 operators across Europe. It can help you plan multi-mode journeys that cross borders, including trains, buses, and ferries. **Does Lyko support booking train tickets?** Yes, you can use Lyko to book train tickets, bus passes, and even bike rentals directly through your AI agent's conversation. **Can I check for real-time delays with Lyko?** Yes, Lyko provides live departure and arrival data. Your agent can tell you about real-time ETAs, platform numbers, and active delays. **Is Lyko only for one specific city?** No, Lyko is designed for broad European transit. It includes data for hundreds of regional and national operators across the continent. **Can I use Lyko for transit research or data analysis?** Yes, Lyko provides access to GTFS feeds. This is great for analyzing transit schedules, route patterns, or academic research on urban mobility. **Does Lyko include bike-sharing options?** Yes, Lyko integrates bike rentals into its trip planning and booking capabilities, making it easy to find and reserve bikes for your journey. **Can my AI plan a complete multimodal trip from my hotel to a tourist attraction using public transit?** Yes! Use the `plan_trip` tool with your hotel address or name as the origin and the tourist attraction as the destination. The Lyko routing engine will return complete door-to-door itineraries combining buses, trains, subways, trams, and walking segments with departure times, arrival times, total duration, number of transfers, line names, operators, walking distances, and real-time delay information. You can also specify preferred transport modes or a desired departure time. Perfect for tourist planning, business travel, and navigating unfamiliar European cities. **How do I check real-time departures and arrivals at a specific train station or bus stop?** First, use `search_stops` to find the stop by name (e.g., "Gare du Nord" or "Alexanderplatz"). Once you have the stop ID, use `get_departures` to see upcoming services with ETAs, platforms, and delay indicators, or `get_arrivals` to track incoming services. The results include line names, destinations, scheduled vs. real-time times, and operator information. This is perfect for passenger pickup coordination, connection planning, and monitoring service reliability. **Can I check if there are any service disruptions or strikes affecting transit operators in France or Germany?** Absolutely! Use `get_operators` with the country filter (e.g., "FR" for France, "DE" for Germany) to list all available operators, then use `get_network_status` with the operator ID (e.g., "sncf" for SNCF, "db" for Deutsche Bahn) to check current service disruptions, planned works, strike notifications, weather impacts, and line closures. This gives you real-time awareness of transit reliability across 300+ European operators. AI agents can proactively alert travelers to service issues before trip planning.