Train ticket

No, train tickets are generally not tied to a specific train. Point-to-point tickets can be used on the selected travel date for all trains on the booked route within the specified validity period.

The time selected during the booking process is used to display possible connections and to select a route, especially if several route options are available. During the validity period shown on your ticket, you may use any connection on the selected route.

Please check the information on your ticket, as some types of tickets may have time restrictions.

As a rule, no seat reservation is required in the Swiss rail network. If you still want to reserve a seat, you can view the capacity of your connection in the SBB timetable and make a reservation there if necessary. This is not included in the ticket price.

Seat reservation is required for panoramic trains. These reservations are also not included in the ticket price and must be booked directly with the specific railway company:

• Glacier Express
• Bernina Express
• GoldenPass Express
• Gotthard Panorama Express

Compared to 2nd class, 1st class on Swiss trains offers wider seats, more legroom and, as a rule, a 2+1 seating arrangement, which provides more space and peace of mind. 2nd class has a higher seating density, usually in a 2+2 seating arrangement. Which class you choose depends entirely on your personal preferences.

Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge on public transport in Switzerland. Children aged 6 to 15 travel for half price.

Adults also receive a 50% discount on train tickets with the Swiss Half Fare Card.

Parents travelling with children between the ages of 6 and 15 who have a Swiss Half Fare Card receive the free Swiss Family Card, which allows their children to travel with them free of charge.

If children are accompanied by another person, the Swiss Family Card is not valid and they require a reduced ticket.

Except for the Swiss Half Fare Card –, there are no special discounts on train tickets for senior citizens.