12306 Train Tickets vs Bus Route and Stop Methods
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Bus Route and Stop Methods.
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Bus Route and Stop Methods
Bus stop information, route and schedule data, and bus positions.
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Bus Route and Stop Methods
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Bus Route and Stop Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
12306 Train Tickets is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.