How do Swiss rail tickets work?
How do Swiss rail tickets work? For any Swiss domestic journey you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and hop on the next train. However, you can often save money with Supersaver fares or a Saver Day Pass if you book online in advance as explained below.
What does SBB stand for in Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (German: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, SBB; French: Chemins de fer f?d?raux suisses, CFF; Italian: Ferrovie federali svizzere, FFS) is the national railway company of Switzerland.
What ticket should I buy for public transportation in Switzerland?
Everyone in Switzerland who uses public transport on a regular basis owns one. The classic Half Fare Card is valid for a whole year but visitors can buy the Swiss Half Fare Card for one month. It costs 120 CHF, which seems like a lot for a discount card.
What does a US citizen need to go to Switzerland?
To travel to Switzerland U.S. citizens are required to hold a valid passport. Passengers may be checked twice upon entering Switzerland by land: once by the customs officers of the country they are leaving and another by the border police of Switzerland.
Do I need to reserve seat on Swiss train?
You can reserve your seats when purchasing tickets at SBB.ch (step 4 – Reservations). It is not obligatory to reserve seats but we recommend it.
Does Zurich card cover Lucerne?
For example, can I use it to travel to Lucerne? No, the Zürich Card is only valid for the specified zones in Zurich City: 110, 111, 121, 140, 150, 154, 155.
Can I put my Swiss Travel Pass in my phone?
Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass.
Do trains in Switzerland sell out?
Supersaver tickets are available to book up to 2 months in advance. You don't need to buy your Swiss train tickets in advance if you're traveling within Switzerland – standard tickets don't sell out and are valid on any train. Simply hop on, take any unreserved seat and enjoy the ride.
Can I sit anywhere on a Swiss train?
You sit anywhere you like. If you buy one of these full-price full-flex tickets at www.sbb.ch, www.thetrainline.com or www.omio.com, it is valid on any train between those stations by the route stated on the date you bought it for, even if you selected a specific train.
What is not included in Swiss Travel Pass?
Where is the Swiss Travel Pass valid? Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted.