Rail travel in Switzerland is easy: you simply board with your ticket or pass. I explain all about tickets, ticket checks, reservations, finding your way at the station, getting on and off the trains, and more.

There are many different train types in Switzerland, varying from international trains (EC) to regional trains (IR). It usually doesn't matter in which train type you travel.

How to travel by rail in Switzerland: all essential info about the timetable, finding your way on the station, tickets, 1st and 2nd class, and more.

Dec 12, 2025 · Scenic trains such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass are all in the Swiss timetable. But the timetable shows the quickest routes from A to B by default.

Sep 20, 2025 · Make sure to install these apps while traveling in Switzerland. And consult our list of important emergency phone numbers.

The trains, buses, boats, and mountain lines run frequently and efficiently. My practical guides explain how to use this system for all your transfers and excursions.

Dec 17, 2025 · Regular Swiss train tickets are flexible, meaning you can take any train on the specified route during the date of validity. You’re allowed to get off along the route and then board another …

Dec 1, 2025 · Now the STP may seem expensive, but it gives you free travel on all normal Swiss public transport, trains, buses and boats. It allows free travel to every town and village in Switzerland.

You rarely get to choose your mode of transport in Switzerland. If you want to travel from A to B, you can fill this out in the timetable, and it will show you whether to travel by train, bus, cable car, or anything …

Most visitors choose train over car traveling in Switzerland, and for good reason. I discuss the pros and cons of both travel modes, and explain why common assumptions about costs and flexibility are wrong.