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Trains in Switzerland
Climb on board Swiss trains and travel through the snow-capped Alps, alongside beautiful mountain lakes and across rolling green hills. Visit Switzerland's most famous cities, Bern, Basel, Geneva and Zurich, by rail and enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the train window along the way.
Train types in Switzerland
You can enjoy a large choice of Swiss trains, each type ready to transport you across the country as well as to and from other European countries. Switzerland's national railway company is the SBB (Schweizerische BundesBahn). Use the Interrail train timetable or SBB timetable to check times for trains in Switzerland.
- Route Map
- Domestic Trains
- High-Speed
- Night Trains
- Scenic Trains
- Private
Map with main train connections in Switzerland
Regional trains in Switzerland
The main rail network in Switzerland is made up of the following regional and intercity trains:
RegioExpress trains link regional destinations with larger Swiss cities.
Regio trains connect local towns.
InterCity trains link major Swiss cities like Basel and Geneva.
InterRegio trains connect Zurich and Geneva with cities across the whole of Switzerland. These trains make more stops than InterCity trains.
S-Bahn (suburban trains) is a network of trains that operate within most big cities. Your Interrail Pass is valid for the S-bahn of Zurich.
High-speed trains in Switzerland
International high-speed trains in Switzerland
These high-speed trains operate to and from Switzerland:
ICE connects Switzerland to Germany and the Netherlands.
RailJet connects Zurich with Vienna (Austria).
EuroCity connects Zurich, Basel and Geneva to Milan (Italy).
TGV connects Zurich, Basel and Geneva to Paris (France).
Domestic high-speed trains in Switzerland
Domestic high-speed Swiss trains are called InterCity Neigezug (ICN). ICN trains transport passengers quickly and in comfort from one side of the country to the other.
Night trains in and between Switzerland
International night trains
The following night trains connect Switzerland with Austria, Germany, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia.
ÖBB Nightjet:
Zurich – Basel - Berlin - Hamburg
Zurich - Linz - ViennaEuroNight:
Zurich – Graz (Austria)
Zurich – Vienna (Austria) – Budapest (Hungary)D-train:
Zurich – Villach (Austria) – Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Zagreb (Croatia) – Belgrade (Serbia)
Scenic train routes in Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for its beautiful scenic landscapes. The following scenic train routes offer special conditions for Interrail Pass Holders:
Bernina Express: Chur - Lugano via Tirano (Italy)
Chocolate train: Montreux - Broc-Chocolat
Centovalli Railway: Locarno (Switzerland) - Domodossola (Italy)
Golden Pass: Luzern - Interlaken - Montreux
Glacier Express: Davos/St. Moritz - Zermatt
Gotthard Panorama Express: Luzern - Domodossola (Italy)
Private railway companies in Switzerland
The Swiss railway network is operated not only by the SBB, there are a lot of private railway companies as well. Some of these companies are included in your Interrail Pass while other companies offer discounted travel.
Click here to download a more detailed map of the Swiss train network (2 MB)
There's an international regional train connection between Chiasso and Milan (Italy). This connection is a great option if you want to avoid reservation fees.On the Interrail timetable RegioExpress trains are listed as "RE", and Regio trains as "R". InterCity trains are listed as "IC", and InterRegio trains as "IR". Regional and Intercity trains do not require seat reservations. Reservations are however recommended for Intercity trains during high season (May-September) and public holidays.
Popular connections in Switzerland
Reservations for trains in Switzerland
Get your Pass for Switzerland
Tips and tricks for Switzerland
Train stations in Switzerland
Swiss main train stations
Switzerland has several hub stations:
Basel SBB
Bern
Geneva
Lausanne
Luzern
Zürich HB
These stations have excellent facilities:
Lockers
Cash machines and a foreign exchange desk
Restaurants, cafés and shops
Tourist information
Elevators, escalators and access for disabled passengers
Spelling of city names
There might be some minor differences between the local spelling of city names and what you're used to.
- Genève = Geneva
- Luzern = Lucerne
Pass benefits for Switzerland
Boat trips
Interrail Pass Holders experience boat cruises on Swiss lakes and rivers for free or at a discount.
Scenic routes
The following special scenic train routes are also discounted for Interrailers:
Bernina Express: Chur to Lugano via Tirano (Italy)
Centovalli Railway: Locarno to Domodossola (Italy)
Golden Pass: Lucerne to Interlaken then Montreux
