Mobility guides in Switzerland
Practical answers for choosing a subscription, buying a ticket, preparing an accessible trip or combining train, bicycle, boat and urban transport.
Preparing every journey
Our guides are based on official information from transport companies and on Swiss open data. As rules and offers can change, each article links to its official source.
GA or Half-Fare: which subscription should you choose in Switzerland?
GA or Half-Fare: compare your travel frequency, your journeys and your need for flexibility to choose without making a mistake.
SBB discounted tickets: how to find them and avoid mistakes
SBB discounted tickets: availability, imposed train, anticipation and precautions before purchase. The practical guide.
Taking your bicycle on the train in Switzerland: tickets and reservations
Travelling with a bicycle on the train in Switzerland: ticket, reservation, loading, busy hours and practical tips.
Travelling barrier-free in Switzerland: assistance and accessibility
Accessibility of Swiss public transport: preparation, assistance, platforms, connections and useful contacts.
Travelling by train with children in Switzerland: practical guide
Train with children in Switzerland: tickets, family cards, pushchair, connections and tips for a peaceful journey.
Night trains from Switzerland: preparing a Nightjet journey
Night trains from Switzerland: destinations, seats, couchettes, sleeping cars, reservation and journey preparation.
Delays, platforms and connections: understanding the Swiss timetable
Understanding a Swiss timetable: delay, platform, cancellation, track change and connection. The right reflexes at the station.
Boats and lake transport in Switzerland: preparing your crossing
Boats in Switzerland: timetables, piers, connections, bicycles and validity of subscriptions on lake lines.
Check live timetables
Find the next departures, platforms and disruptions for the main Swiss stations.