Can we eat and drink on Swiss trains?

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Dharmesh started the thread asking if it's allowed to eat and drink on Swiss trains, since he's noticed it's not permitted in some other countries. He heard from a friend that it's fine in Switzerland and wanted to confirm this information. The replies confirmed that travelers can indeed bring their own food and drink, and some trains even allow purchases onboard.

Key takeaways:
  • You can eat and drink on Swiss trains.
  • You are allowed to bring your own food and drink onboard.
  • Some trains offer the option to buy food and drink while traveling.
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  • Anonymous
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    21 April 2017 at 16:59:23 #811493

    Hi, can we eat and drink in the trains while travelling to our destination. I have generally seen other countries dont allow eating and drinking on trains. But one of my friend said you are allowed to eat on board in Switzerland. So wanted to confirm.

    dharmesh

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    Reply 1 of 1 • 22 April 2017 at 10:12:52 #861932

    Hi Dharmesh,

    Yes, you can eat and drink on trains in Switzerland. In some trains you can buy food and drink on board. In all trains you can bring your own food and drink.

    Alpenrose

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