Navitia vs Transport for Switzerland

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms855945
P95 · ms20114887
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (powered by Opendata.ch)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedBounded by timetable.search.ch limits (no fixed number published)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Navitia vs Transport for Switzerland: common questions

Which is more reliable, Navitia or Transport for Switzerland?

On our scheduled checks, Navitia leads on measured uptime — Navitia at 100% versus Transport for Switzerland at 96.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Navitia or Transport for Switzerland?

Navitia has the lower median latency in our checks — Navitia responds in 855 ms versus Transport for Switzerland at 945 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Navitia and Transport for Switzerland need an API key?

Transport for Switzerland needs no key, while Navitia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Transport for Switzerland first.

Can I call Navitia and Transport for Switzerland from the browser?

Yes — both Navitia and Transport for Switzerland send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Navitia and Transport for Switzerland free for commercial use?

Navitia has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Switzerland has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.