Renfe FAQs

Question 1

What is the Renfe MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Renfe MCP Server provides real-time access to Renfe (Spanish national railway) train schedules and live ticket prices through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible clients for easy querying.

Question 2

How does it obtain real-time train schedules and ticket prices?

Accepted Answer

For train schedules, it uses official GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data, which is automatically updated from Renfe's open data portal. Live ticket prices are obtained by real-time web scraping directly from the official Renfe website.

Question 3

Can I use this with applications other than Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, while optimized for Claude Desktop, the Renfe MCP Server is built on the open Model Context Protocol (MCP). This means it can integrate with any client or application that supports the MCP standard, offering broad compatibility.

Question 4

Which Spanish cities and routes does it cover?

Accepted Answer

The server supports all routes within the Renfe network, including High-Speed (AVE), Long-Distance, International, Regional, and Commuter services. It covers over 100 cities across Spain, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla.

Question 5

Does it support flexible date formats and pagination for results?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. It handles flexible date parsing, accepting ISO (e.g., '2025-11-28'), European ('28/11/2025'), and written ('November 28, 2025') formats. Both train schedule searches and price checks support pagination, allowing you to browse results page by page.

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