Need to pre-book Lötschberg car train?

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A traveler is planning to use the car train through the Lötschberg tunnel from Goppenstein to Kandersteg at the end of August. They are looking for advice on whether to pre-book tickets online or just pay when they arrive, and if online tickets are flexible for any train on that day. Many helpful tips were shared to clarify these points.

Key takeaways:
  • You can usually just show up, buy your ticket on-site, and hop on the train.
  • There may be slight savings if you book your ticket online, so it's worth checking out.
  • Online tickets are typically valid for any train on that day, making it more flexible.
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  • Desertman
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    9 August 2018 at 12:08:23 #817777

    Hi all

    We will be using the car train via the Lotschberg tunnel end of August, Goppenstein to Kanderstag.

    Would there be any advantage in pre -booking online, or just pay as you drive up? and if you do pay online is the ticket valid for any train on that day (e.g. not restricted to certain times)

    Many thanks

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    Reply 1 of 2 • 10 August 2018 at 6:52:54 #893808

    Hi Desertman,

    You typically just show up, buy your ticket and board the train. There is more information on our car-train page here: http://www.myswissalps.com/ca r/cartrains

    There is a link on our page above, that brings you to the official site and an option to buy a ticket online, sounds like there is a little savings there.

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 10 August 2018 at 22:33:39 #893809

    It is a turn-up-and-go service

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