Buying class upgrade on Swiss trains using the SBB mobile app

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Tim is planning to upgrade his 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass to 1st class and is having trouble updating his SBB profile. He wants to know if he should choose the GA Travel Card 2nd class option for a discount or how to purchase the upgrade. Tim has received helpful advice to proceed with the upgrade online or at a train station.

Key takeaways:
  • You can purchase a class upgrade online via the SBB website or mobile app without needing to register.
  • When updating your SBB profile, choose the GA Travel Card 2nd class option to access discounts.
  • Always check for special pricing while purchasing the upgrade to save on costs.
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  • TimT
    Participant
    5 posts
    18 April 2025 at 13:50:49 #2534177

    Hi, I have a Swiss Travel Pass (2nd class). I intend to buy a class upgrade. I am not able to update my SBB profile with the STPass. The profile section in SBB has an option – GA Travel Card 2nd class. Do I update my profile with this option to get the discount or can you advice how I can purchase the discounted upgrade ?

    Thank you.
    Tim

  • Anna
    Moderator
    7750 posts
    Reply 1 of 4 • 18 April 2025 at 21:39:44 #2535001

    Dear Tim,

    You can travel 1st class with a 2nd class rail pass by purchasing a class upgrade online or from any SBB train station.

    You can purchase the class upgrade online either from the SBB website or mobile app as a guest (without registration). Start by searching for the connection or route you’d like to travel,  select GA 2nd class as your discount and choose purchase as guest on checkout.

    Further information is available on this page: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/train/classes/

    Regards,
    Anna

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    TimT
    Participant
    5 posts
    Reply 2 of 4 • 19 April 2025 at 6:58:01 #2535009

    Dear Anna,

    Thank you so much for your quick response and advice. I have just updated my SBB account profile with “GA Travel Card 2nd class” and will purchase and class upgrade ticket accordingly. I am also seeing the special/discounted pricing now.

    Thanks again.

    Tim.

    Anna
    Moderator
    7750 posts
    Reply 3 of 4 • 19 April 2025 at 9:22:09 #2535479

    That’s great Tim. I’m glad that worked out.

    Enjoy your trip and hope you will have good weather throughout.

    Best regards,
    Anna

    TimT
    Participant
    5 posts
    Reply 4 of 4 • 20 April 2025 at 15:32:14 #2538076

    Hi Anna, Thank you again.

    Best Regards,
    Joseph

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