[Anonymous]

29 May 2023 at 0:42:34 #829947

Hello all, I would like to ask how easy is the train station from the Zurich airport please. And is there a specific scenic route you would recommend? And last, is what is the % sign on the SBB mobile app on the timetable ? Thank you sooooo much to all of you amazing people here!!!

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[Anna]

Reply 1 of 7 • 29 May 2023 at 6:26:33 #954837

Hi Sunset,

Zurich Airport has its own train station (Zurich Flughafen) located in the same building, a few floors down from Arrival. Just follow the signs and use the escalators or lifts to get to the lower floors. You can find more info about the airport including a layout map here: http://www.myswissalps.com/airports/zurich

The % on the SBB timetable indicates Supersaver tickets. These are discounted point-to-point tickets and have certain restrictions. You can find further details here: http://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/switzerland

Hope this helps.

regards,

Anna

[User]

Reply 2 of 7 • 29 May 2023 at 20:16:36 #954838

Thank you Anna for the information. But it is unclear if it is level 2 or 1 the train station is….

and please can you recommend the most scenic route to go to Wengen from the airport? Thank you so much!

[Laurae]

Reply 3 of 7 • 30 May 2023 at 0:24:42 #954839

Hello, Sunset. The Zurich airport is easy to navigate. Just follow the signs with the train icon. The ticket area for the SBB is on the level below the restaurants, near the COOP & COOP Pronto grocer locations. The actual train platforms are one level below and are clearly marked, but persons at the ticket counter are happy to assist you.

As for as the most scenic route to Wengen is concerned, I think all routes in Switzerland are scenic. The fastest routes take you through Bern. You’ll see a pretty approach to that city and from there you’ll go to Thun and then have a pretty ride around the lake until you reach another station change at Interlaken Ost. The views are marvelous, you may wish to sit on the left side of the train. HOWEVER, my favorite route, though longer by about 45 minutes and possibly an extra change of trains, would be to go via Luzern (the Luzern station is not as large as Bern’s) and take a gorgeous ride over the Brunnig Pass, through Meiringen & Brienz and then around that lake to Interlaken Ost. (I like to sit on the right side of the train until I’m in Meiringen and then if possible switch to the left side.) From Interlaken Ost the ride is the same. When you take the train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen you want to sit on the right side of the train for the iconic views of the Lauterbrunnen valley.

The SBB app will always give you the quickest route, sometimes you’ll want to add a “via” or ask an SBB agent if you want to take in a particular scenic route. Enjoy your trip!

Laura E

[Anna]

Reply 4 of 7 • 30 May 2023 at 10:20:04 #954840

Hi Sunset,

I agree with Laura. Just follow the signs with the train icon to get to the train station.

As for the most scenic route from the airport to Wengen, if timing is not an issue, I would travel via Lucerne. You can check train schedules on the SBB timetable: http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable

regards,

Anna

[Peter_Adrian]

Reply 5 of 7 • 31 May 2023 at 7:49:15 #954841

Good Morning

You mention that if travelling on Swiss that we are entitled to a train ticket from the airport to Lucerne?

Can you tell me where to apply?

Thanks for all the great information and tips.

Kind Regards, Adrian

[User]

Reply 6 of 7 • 31 May 2023 at 8:51:34 #954842

Hello Adrian,

Please could you clarify, do you mean a complimentary rail ticket from Zurich airport to Lucerne with the airline Swissair? If this is the case, I would contact Swissair directly.

Otherwise a ticket or rail pass would be required for all travel within Switzerland.

Kind regards,

Yolanda

[Peter_Adrian]

Reply 7 of 7 • 31 May 2023 at 9:41:09 #954843

Yes, but I see now on one of your older posts that we do need to pay🥴

Thank you