How to use the Swiss Travel Pass with the SBB app?
A traveler is planning an 8-day trip in Switzerland from March 8 to 16, focusing on extensive train travel using a Swiss Travel Pass. They are confused about how to book seats for the Belle Epoque and Glacier Express trains, as the SBB app doesn't seem to offer this option linked to their pass. They seek clarity on booking procedures and ticketing.
- You can directly use your Swiss Travel Pass without needing the SBB app for travel.
- Booking seats for scenic trains is a separate process; you don’t need to show your pass when reserving.
- You can book seats at a ticket machine or get assistance at a ticket window for reservations.
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I am going to be using an 8 day Swiss Rail Pass from March 8 through 16, doing extensive train travel each day. The SBB app has been extremely helpful for me figuring out my trips, and I know that for almost all trains all I need to do is show the conductor my pass. I am, however, a bit confused about how to book seats and/or pay the premium fees for some of the tourist trains, as the SBB app does not seem to offer the option to link my 8 day pass (perhaps I am wrong about this) to my account. In particular I plan to ride the Belle Epoque and part of the the Glacier Express (Chur to Zermatt). How do I book for these trains with my pass? Is it possible to use the ticket machine or these? Or get this from an agent at a ticket window?
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Hi DennisW,
Welcome to MySwissAlps! As a Swiss Travel Pass holder, the SBB app is only an optional travel gadget. It’s handy for train times, but you do not need it for your pass. Your Swiss Travel Pass is ready to use without the need for anything else. You’ll find it explained here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/howtouse.
Booking seats is an entirely separate process. You do not need to proof that you have a pass. As long as you have both the pass and the reservation when you board, it’s all fine. You’ll find it explained on http://www.myswissalps.com/train/reservations/howtouse and on our various scenic train pages: http://www.myswissalps.com/activities/scenictrips/train, where you’ll also find links to booking sites.
Enjoy the rides!
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