
Next Departure
Next bus or train departure
About
Find the next bus or train departure from any public transportation stop in Switzerland. It uses your location to show relevant stops and departures towards your chosen destination. Customize the display with four unique styles and access information via widgets and an Apple Watch app.
What's New in Next Departure
2.0
October 27, 2026
- A new look: choose between four styles (Screen, LED, Paper and Split-flap) for your trips, the Board, the details screens and the Home Screen widgets - New app icon: the yellow bus sign on the blue of a station screen - Departures are shown as rows everywhere, each with the line, the time and the minutes to go - Getting started is simpler: the first screen offers the Board or your first trip, and a new trip goes from the stops near you to where you are going, then shows a summary before you add it - When you choose a destination, the app lists the lines leaving your stop; open one to see its stops - A + at the top adds a trip or the Board, and the gear opens the new Settings: the style, the order of your trips, and how long a bus that has left stays on screen - A bus that should have left reads "left" and is dimmed, in case it is running late - The Board stays at the top while your trips scroll beneath it, shows three departures, and tells you when it is loading or when loading failed - The Board keeps updating while you travel, and asks for your location when it needs it - The Lock Screen widget shows the times of the next three departures - In dark mode, your trips and the Board stand out from the background - iPhone Duo: folded, the app fits the outer display; open, it shows your trips on the left and the Board or a trip's departures on the right - Widget settings are now in French, German and Italian - Fixed crashes when leaving the app while it syncs with iCloud - Fixed editing or deleting a trip sometimes changing another trip when iCloud brought the same trip twice - Fixed deleting a trip after changing the order removing a different trip - Fixed the Board staying on grey rows, and a new Board not showing after you deleted the previous one
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FAQ
What is Next Departure?
Next Departure is a free travel app that shows the next bus or train departure times for public transportation stops in Switzerland. It uses your phone's location to find the most relevant stops and departures towards your chosen destination.
Is Next Departure available outside of Switzerland?
No, Next Departure is only available in Switzerland. It relies on the search.ch timetable API, which provides data specifically for Swiss public transportation.
How does Next Departure find the closest stops?
The app utilizes your phone's location services to automatically identify public transportation stops near you. This ensures that the departures displayed are the most relevant to your current position.
Can I see departures for specific destinations?
Yes, you can specify a destination when searching for departures. The app will then list the next departures from your selected stop that are heading towards your chosen destination.
What devices does Next Departure support?
Next Departure is available on Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. All stops are synchronized across your devices using iCloud.
How often is Next Departure updated?
The latest version of Next Departure is 2.0, and it was last updated on October 27, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.
What are the different display styles available in Next Departure?
Next Departure offers four distinct styles for viewing departure information: Screen, LED, Paper, and Split-flap. These styles can be applied to both the main departure board and the widgets.
Does Next Departure have ads?
No, Next Departure does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.





