Bring Journey Planning
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What is the Navitia MCP Server?
Connect your Navitia multimodal transit API to any AI agent and take full control of European public transportation planning, real-time service monitoring, and accessibility analysis through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Multimodal Journey Planning β Plan door-to-door trips combining metro, bus, tram, RER, regional rail, walking, cycling, bike-sharing, and car
- Place Search β Find transit stops, stations, addresses, and POIs with autocomplete search across French and European networks
- Real-Time Departures β Check upcoming departures at any transit stop with ETAs, platforms, and delay indicators
- Arrival Tracking β Monitor incoming services for passenger pickup and connection coordination
- Stop Schedules β Access complete timetables for any transit stop with weekday/weekend/holiday patterns
- Nearby Discovery β Find all transit stops near any geographic coordinate with distance calculations
- Service Disruptions β Check active alerts, strikes, maintenance works, and operational notices across networks
- Line Exploration β Browse all transit lines by mode type (metro, bus, tram, rail) with operator affiliations
- Network Analysis β Research transit operators including RATP, SNCF, TCL, RTM, and regional authorities
- Isochrone Mapping β Generate accessibility maps showing reachable areas within time limits from any point
- Coverage Discovery β List all available coverage regions with data validity periods and contributor information
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Navitia API key (from the developer portal or your Public Transport Authority)
- Start planning European transit journeys from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more navigating multiple transit operator websites or manually parsing GTFS feeds. Your AI acts as a dedicated European travel planner and transit operations analyst.
Who is this for?
- Travelers β plan multimodal journeys across French and European cities with real-time awareness
- Urban Planners β analyze transit accessibility, generate isochrones, and study network connectivity
- Transit Analysts β research operator networks, service patterns, disruptions, and schedule reliability
- MaaS Developers β integrate journey planning and real-time transit data into mobility applications
Built-in capabilities (11)
Returns list of arriving services with line names and codes, origins, scheduled and real-time arrival times, platform information, delay indicators, and mode types. Essential for passenger pickup coordination, arrival monitoring, connection planning, and real-time arrival boards. AI agents use this when users ask "when does the next train arrive at this station", "show incoming services at stop X", or need to track arriving services for passenger coordination. Supports both theoretical schedules and real-time arrival predictions when operator data feeds are available. Get upcoming arrivals at a specific transit stop
Shows which cities and metropolitan areas are covered, data freshness indicators, and the contributing transit authorities for each region. Essential for discovering which transit networks are accessible through the API, validating region IDs for subsequent queries, understanding data coverage scope, and planning integration scope. AI agents should use this when users ask "what cities does Navitia cover", "show me all available transit regions", or need to identify the correct region ID (e.g., "fr-idf" for Paris/Ile-de-France) before making region-specific queries for lines, disruptions, or journeys. List all available coverage regions in the Navitia platform
Returns list of departing services with line names and codes, destinations, scheduled and real-time departure times, platform or bay information, delay indicators, direction codes, and physical/commercial mode types (metro, bus, tram, RER, Transilien). Supports real-time data when available from operators. Essential for passenger information displays, departure boards, real-time transit monitoring, and journey planning. AI agents should reference this when users ask "when is the next metro from this station", "show departures from stop ID X", or need to monitor upcoming services at a known transit stop. Use data_freshness parameter to choose base_schedule (theoretical timetable) or realtime (including disruptions and delays). Get upcoming departures from a specific transit stop
Returns active disruptions with affected lines, routes, stops, and networks, disruption descriptions, severity levels (minor, major, blocking), start and end timestamps, cause types (incident, maintenance, strike, weather), impact descriptions, and detour or alternative service recommendations. Covers all modes including metro, bus, tram, RER, Transilien, and regional rail across French and European networks. Essential for disruption awareness, passenger communication, journey reliability monitoring, and travel planning during service changes. AI agents should reference this when users ask "are there any disruptions on the Paris metro", "is there a strike on SNCF trains", or need to check service reliability before planning journeys. Get active service disruptions and alerts for a transit region
Returns GeoJSON polygon boundaries, reachable area statistics, travel time bands, and accessibility metrics. Essential for urban planning, real estate location analysis, accessibility studies, job market research, school catchment analysis, and understanding transit connectivity. AI agents use this when users ask "what area can I reach within 30 minutes by metro from this address", "show me the accessible zone in 45 minutes by public transport", or need to analyze geographic accessibility from a specific location for housing, employment, or service planning. Generate an isochrone map showing reachable area from a point within a time limit
Returns lines with codes, names, network affiliations, physical modes (metro, bus, tram, RER, rail), commercial modes, colors, text colors, route counts, and operational information. Covers metro systems (RATP Paris, TCL Lyon, TCL Marseille), bus networks, tramway systems, RER lines, Transilien suburban rail, and regional TER services across France. Essential for transit network exploration, line identification, route planning context, network analysis, and understanding service coverage by mode type. AI agents should use this when users ask "list all metro lines in Paris", "show me all tram lines in Lyon", or need line metadata to understand transit network structure and operator affiliations. List all transit lines in a coverage region
Returns nearby objects sorted by distance with coordinates, names, types (stop point, stop area, station, address, POI), distances from search point, served lines, and administrative information. Essential for location-based transit discovery, "stops near me" features, geographic transit analysis, multimodal connection identification, and traveler navigation. AI agents use this when users ask "what metro stations are near my current location", "find transit stops within 500m of these coordinates", or need to discover accessible transit options from a specific geographic point. Supports filtering by object type (stop_point, stop_area, poi, address) and adjustable search radius. Find transit stops near a geographic coordinate
Returns network information including names, codes, contributing authorities, coverage areas, associated lines and routes, and operational status. Covers major operators like RATP (Paris metro/bus/tram), SNCF (RER/Transilien/TER), TCL (Lyon), RTM (Marseille), TCL (Toulouse), and dozens of regional and local operators across France. Essential for operator research, network scoping, regional transit analysis, and understanding service governance structure. AI agents should reference this when users ask "what operators run transit in Paris", "list all networks in Ile-de-France", or need to identify transit operators for a specific region before querying lines or disruptions. List all transit operators and networks in a coverage region
Returns all scheduled departures with routes, destinations, first and last departure times, service frequency, headway signatures (days of operation), and physical/commercial mode information. Shows complete timetable structure including weekday, weekend, and holiday service patterns. Essential for comprehensive schedule analysis, journey planning at specific times, timetable visualization, and understanding service frequency throughout the day. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me the full timetable for this metro station", "what times does this bus run on Sundays", or need complete schedule data for a transit stop. Supports depth parameter to control level of detail in route and destination information. Get full timetable for a specific transit stop
Supports combining public transit (metro, bus, tram, regional trains, high-speed rail), walking, cycling, car, bike-sharing (VΓ©lib), and ridesharing. Returns complete itineraries with departure and arrival times, total duration, number of transfers, detailed legs with mode types, line names, operators, intermediate stops, walking distances, real-time disruption alerts, accessibility information (wheelchair access), and fare estimates. Essential for travel planning, multimodal route comparison, passenger information systems, and Mobility-as-a-Service applications across France and European cities. AI agents should use this when users ask "how do I get from Gare du Nord to Eiffel Tower", "plan a trip from Lyon Part-Dieu to Marseille", or need multimodal journey options with timing, transfers, and accessibility details. Supports traveler profiles including wheelchair, slow walker, fast walker, and luggage. Plan a multimodal trip between two locations in France or Europe
Returns transit stops (stop areas, stop points), stations (metro, tram, bus, rail), addresses, administrative areas, and points of interest with their IDs, names, coordinates, types, and administrative information. Supports autocomplete-style search for journey planning interfaces and location discovery. Essential for stop discovery, address resolution, geocoding, journey origin/destination identification, and building location-based transit features. AI agents should use this when users ask "find the metro station near Champs-Elysees", "search for stops called Republique", or need to identify place IDs and coordinates for use in journey planning queries. Results include embedded links to departures, schedules, and nearby objects for further exploration. Search for transit stops, stations, addresses, and POIs by name
Why Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Navitia to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 11 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
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Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
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Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
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Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Navitia in Claude Desktop
Why run Navitia with Vinkius?
The Navitia connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 11 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
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Frequently asked questions
Can my AI plan a complete multimodal trip from a Paris metro station to a suburb using public transit?
Yes! Use the plan_journey tool with the origin station name or coordinates (e.g., "Gare du Nord, Paris" or "2.3553;48.8800") and the destination (e.g., "La Defense, Puteaux" or coordinates). Navitia will return complete multimodal itineraries combining metro, RER, bus, tram, and walking with departure times, arrival times, total duration, number of transfers, detailed legs with line names and operators, walking distances, real-time disruption alerts, and accessibility information. You can specify traveler profiles including wheelchair access, slow walker, or luggage for tailored routing.
How do I check if there are any metro or bus disruptions affecting my planned route in Paris?
Use the get_disruptions tool with the region parameter set to "fr-idf" for Ile-de-France (Paris region). This returns all active disruptions with affected lines, routes, stops, severity levels, cause types (incident, maintenance, strike, weather), start and end timestamps, and impact descriptions. You can also check disruptions directly within journey planning results, as Navitia automatically injects disruption information into journey responses. For station-specific checks, use get_departures which includes delay and cancellation indicators for individual services.
Can I generate an isochrone map to see what areas I can reach within 30 minutes by public transit from my hotel?
Absolutely! Use the get_isochrone tool with your hotel coordinates as the origin and "1800" (30 minutes in seconds) as the max_duration parameter. Navitia will return a GeoJSON polygon showing all areas reachable within your time limit using public transit combinations. This is perfect for real estate location analysis, understanding neighborhood accessibility, job market research, and planning your accommodation based on transit connectivity. You can adjust the max_duration for different time ranges (1800 for 30min, 3600 for 1 hour).
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the π icon.
What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.
Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.
Server not appearing after restart
Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).
Authentication error
Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.
Tools not showing in chat
Click the π icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.
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