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Ticket type: Public transport ticket
Season:
all year
Valid for max. 1 days
Included area: SwitzerlandExamples of ticket prices in 2023 
This gives you an idea of ticket prices in Switzerland. Note that there are passes that include all of these trips for free.
| Route | One-way or return | Class | Price | More information (prices for other routes, prices for Swiss Half Fare Card holders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich Airport - Zurich | One-way | 2nd | CHF 6.80 | happyrail.com |
| Basel - Interlaken | One-way | 2nd | CHF 61 | happyrail.com |
| Geneva - Zurich | One-way | 2nd | CHF 88 | happyrail.com |
| Zurich - Zermatt | One-way | 2nd | CHF 125 | happyrail.com |
| Zurich - Zermatt | One-way | 1st | CHF 219 | happyrail.com |
| Zurich - Zermatt | Return | 2nd | CHF 250 | happyrail.com |
| Zurich - Zermatt | Return | 1st | CHF 438 | happyrail.com |
Where to buy your tickets
Offered by Omio: www.omio.com
- Train tickets for Switzerland and beyond
- Compare train, coach, and plane prices for international journeys.
- Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Offered by Trainline: www.thetrainline.com
- Train tickets for Switzerland and beyond
- Compare train and coach prices for international journeys
Offered by HappyRail: www.happyrail.com
- Excellent prices in all currencies. No additional fees.
- Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
- Experienced team of train travel experts
Discounts on Switzerland train tickets
It's always worth checking if you can save money with a Supersaver ticket. Apart from that, Swiss Half Fare Card holders always get a discount. If we know about any other promotions, we'll list them below for you.
Get 10% off your train tickets by using the code HAPPYTRAVELS. Offer exclusively valid for US customers spending at least $150.
How to save money on Swiss train tickets
For tourists who travel every day, buying full-priced tickets is rarely the cheapest option. A pass for unlimited travel is often cheaper, and always more convenient. If a pass is not cheaper in your case, there’s always a way to get a 50% discount, and sometimes more, on point-to-point tickets. Do the math before you decide.
This is how to save money on regular tickets:
- Consider a Swiss Half Fare Card to get a 50% discount on all of your tickets.
- If you only need tickets for longer journeys on one or two days, and if your travel dates are fixed, Saver Day Passes can be cheaper than tickets.
- If you can commit to a fixed departure time, check if a Supersaver ticket is available.
- If you’ll be traveling for more than two days, a travel pass is usually cheaper.
FAQ about Switzerland point-to-point tickets
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Do I need to buy tickets early?
No. Regular domestic tickets for Switzerland do not need to be bought in advance. The main reason to buy online in advance is convenience: you’ll save time at the station because you avoid the ticket office, ticketing machines, and possible queues. Regular tickets do not sell out. Also, the price will be the same regardless of when you buy.
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Can I break my trip?
Yes. Regular Swiss train tickets are flexible, meaning you can take any train along the route during the date of validity. You’re allowed to get off along the route and then board another train to complete your journey. You’re not allowed to travel the same section of the route twice though.
An exception applies to tickets for zone systems, for example in Zurich. Such tickets allow unlimited travel within a zone or area for a certain period of time. You can break your trip, but you need to complete it before the ticket expires (for example: within 2 hours). Time limits can be found in the timetable and on your ticket.
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Do I need seat reservations?
Mostly: no. Almost all Swiss trains (and other modes of transport) do not require reservations.
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Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased online, through the staffed desk during opening hours of train stations, and from ticketing machines.
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How long is my ticket valid?
Normal Swiss point-to-point tickets are valid the entire day: from midnight of the specified date until 05:00 am on the following day (so 29 hours in total).
Supersaver tickets work differently. They’re valid for one specific train and departure time only.
In addition, you can come across zone tickets offered by Swiss urban or regional fare networks. Zone tickets allow travel within a specific area for a certain period of time, for example for 2 or 4 hours. Such time and area limits are displayed in the timetable and by resellers offering Swiss tickets.
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Can I take any route between the departure and arrival location on my Swiss ticket?
No. You’re only allowed to travel by the route(s) specified on your point-to-point ticket. If you want to travel from A to B on another route, you’ll have to specify “via-stations” when purchasing your ticket.
Note that exceptions may apply to zone tickets from urban and regional Swiss fare networks: these may be valid for several routes within a particular area and timeframe. Such time and area limits are indicated in the timetable and by the resellers you can buy your tickets from.
If you don’t want to be tied to a specific route, consider a day pass or a multiple-day rail pass that grants unlimited travel.
Other websites of interest
- www.sbb.ch: urban and regional fare networks in Switzerland
More to prepare for your travels in Switzerland
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