Overview

This skill lets you search German train connections using the bahn-cli tool. It supports station names like Berlin Hbf, München Hbf, and Köln Hbf to quickly plan trips, check departure times, durations, and changes.

How This Skill Works

Install bahn-cli globally or in your workspace, then run node index.js search "<from>" "<to>" [options]. The CLI uses the db-vendo-client library and returns results with departure/arrival times, platforms, duration, number of changes, and train numbers, prioritizing direct connections.

When to Use It

• When you need to find a train connection between two German stations for travel planning
• When you want to check departure times for a specific date and time
• When you want to limit the number of results shown
• When comparing direct connections first and reviewing changes
• When you need to see intermediate stops and train numbers for changes

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Install bahn-cli in your project directory (cd ~/Code/bahn-cli && npm install)
2. Step 2: Run a search with your from and to stations, e.g., node index.js search Berlin Hbf München Hbf
3. Step 3: Use --date, --time, and --results to tailor the output

Best Practices

• Use common station names like Berlin Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Köln Hbf
• Pass a specific date and time with --date and --time to target your trip
• Rely on direct connections first as the CLI lists them upfront
• Remember station names are case-insensitive and use Hbf for Hauptbahnhof
• Review intermediate stops and train numbers for connections with changes

Example Use Cases

• Search Hannover Hbf to Bonn Hbf with --results 3
• Search Berlin to München with --date 2026-02-05 --time 14:30
• Search Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf with default settings
• Search Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Köln Hbf with --results 5
• Search München Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf to view changes and durations

Frequently Asked Questions