Departure boards at Geneva Cornavin train station

How it works

Rail travel in Switzerland is easy: you can simply board with your ticket or pass. I explain all about tickets, …
RhB train in Val Bever in autumn

All tickets and passes

Use our rail pass finder to quickly select the best pass or ticket for your Switzerland trip: from the Swiss …
Clock and departure board with Gotthard Panorama Express at Bellinzona station

Swiss timetable

The Swiss timetable is an essential tool to plan all your trips by public transport. We explain the basics to …
1st class seat in panoramic Gotthard Panorama Express coach

Seat reservations

You don’t need seat reservations for Swiss trains and other public transport. There are exceptions, such as a few panoramic …
Interior of 1st class coach in a Swiss double-deck train

Classes

The main differences between 1st and 2nd class seats in Switzerland are the space and the occupancy. 1st class train …
Regional BLS train near Trubschachen in the Emmen valley

Train types

There are many different train types in Switzerland, varying from international trains (EC) to regional trains (IR). It usually doesn’t …
Bernina Express at spiral viaduct near Brusio

Scenic trains

Our suggestions for scenic rail journeys in the Swiss Alps: the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass and more. Plus: insider …
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train on Swiss viaduct

Rail holidays

Switzerland is famous for its scenic trains. Our sample holidays include the best train rides in the Swiss Alps. Make …
Rhätische Bahn train near Pontresina, Upper Engadine

Public transport

Public transport in Switzerland is excellent. The trains, buses, boats, and mountain lines run frequently and efficiently. My practical guides …

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Arno
Page author: ArnoI have visited Switzerland countless times since 1997. I've explored most of the country, but find myself staying in the Bernese Oberland and Graubünden most frequently. The alps and the rail network remain very impressive, even after all these years.