How far in advance can I book Swiss trains?
How far in advance can I book Swiss trains? The purchase price varies depending on how early you book. For the best rates, it's advised to book your train ticket to Switzerland as early as possible (TGV Lyria reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance).
What is the best app for buying train tickets in Switzerland?
Download the SBB Mobile app. The app offers you simple and personalised timetable enquiries. It takes just two clicks to buy a ticket. You can load your travelcards (GA, Half-Fare, GA Night and regional travelcards) onto your SwissPass with ease and then show them digitally for added convenience.
Why are Swiss trains so expensive?
Railways running through Switzerland's numerous mountain ranges are expensive to maintain and expensive to safely operate. The Swiss federal government and the Cantonal governments subsidies their railways with many billions in payments to the various train companies.
Is it best to buy train tickets in advance in Switzerland?
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.
Can you buy SBB tickets at the station?
SBB Ticket Machine. Quick access to tickets and other services around the clock – at every SBB railway station and from many other transport companies.
Is it easy to buy train tickets in Switzerland?
Swiss train tickets are easy to buy in stations or online through the Swiss Federal Railway's site. (If you do buy them online, be aware that the from fares displayed on the first screen of the ticket shop are the prices you can get if you have a Half-Fare Card.
Do Swiss trains need reservations?
Which trains within Switzerland can I reserve seats for? Trains for which you can reserve seats are marked with an R (meaning a reservation is possible) or an R in a rectangular frame (meaning a reservation is compulsory) in the timetable.
Is it better to buy train tickets in advance or on the day?
Reserve Early. The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.
How long can I book train ticket 4 months advance?
Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.
How far in advance can you buy an advance train ticket?
You can usually buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, and they are still available until the day of travel on many routes – sometimes up to 10 minutes before departure.
How much in advance should I buy train tickets?
Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.
Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train Why?
Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.