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Hi ansac,
The difference between 1st and 2nd class can be found in our FAQ. You can purchase an upgrade for any trip. You would pay the price difference between 2nd and 1st class (on average 60% of the 2nd class price). Prices can be found through the timetable. Booking seats is not necessary for domestic journeys, unless you’re planning to take a panoramic tourist train or international train. Please review the seat reservation page for details. You can book seats until just before departure, but if you know you’ll travel on a specific train, it’s better to book well in advance. It is possible 2 or 3 months ahead of time, depending on the train.
Does this help you decide?
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I was going to Lauterbrunnen with my wife in Jan2011 and was deciding 1st or 2nd class for the journey starting at Geneva.I decided that the extra cost of 1st class was too much and did not regret this.We found the 2nd class seats were very comfortable and had plenty of room,the only drawback was the shortage of room for suitcases.This said I thoroughly enjoyed the journey as I’m sure you will,but a word of warning make sure you know the platform numbers you need if you have to change trains as the trains leave spot on time.
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Thank you for your quick response.
Regards
[quote]Arno said: Hi ansac,
The difference between 1st and 2nd class can be found in our FAQ. You can purchase an upgrade for any trip. You would pay the price difference between 2nd and 1st class (on average 60% of the 2nd class price). Prices can be found through the timetable. Booking seats is not necessary for domestic journeys, unless you’re planning to take a panoramic tourist train or international train. Please review the seat reservation page for details. You can book seats until just before departure, but if you know you’ll travel on a specific train, it’s better to book well in advance. It is possible 2 or 3 months ahead of time, depending on the train.
Does this help you decide?[/quote]