Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation

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Imagine this…

You just arrived in Switzerland. (Yay!) You and your happy family are waiting on the platform to board your first Swiss train.

Locals swim through the crowds to reach their train while anxious travelers dart from one platform to another, trying to figure out where they need to go. 

Finally, one of them asks you, “Is this where I wait for the train to Interlaken?”

You gaze into their frazzled eyes and look over their shoulder at their exhausted spouse wrangling a wailing child.

Without hesitation (but full of compassion), you give them a confident, “Yep! The train should be here in just a few minutes.” You watch as their tension melts away — and realize that could have been you!

IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO SHOW UP IN SWITZERLAND WITH THIS MUCH CONFIDENCE AND THIS LITTLE STRESS? 

Can you board your first train like you’ve done it a hundred times already, armed with the knowledge to ride like you’ve been here before? 

Yes, it’s possible. And you’re about to learn how.

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Your passport to confidence on Swiss transportation!

But most importantly, those mistakes — or the worry and fear over potentially making them — can be a huge source of stress.

👉 👉👉 Wait, your vacation is supposed to be enjoyable, not stressful!

After meeting hundreds of you through our Swiss Vacation Consultations, reading endless emails in our inbox, and replying to thousands of YouTube comments, we’ve noticed a trend.

The #1 topic travelers have questions about is Swiss transportation. 

You don’t wanna waste time or money, and you need answers. 

That’s why we created our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation: your passport to riding like a pro.

We literally went through every single question we’ve ever been asked about the transportation in Switzerland and answered them all in this resource.

That’s right ➜ If you have a question about how to get from A to B, where to put your luggage, or how to upload your rail pass to the SBB Mobile App, then you’ll find your answers inside this comprehensive 3-part guide. 

(Don’t worry — it doesn’t read like an IKEA instruction manual or dry textbook. It’s organized to give you confidence, not anxiety, with thorough, bite-sized answers and step-by-step instructions.)

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Here’s what other people have said about our transportation guidance

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*The individual parts of this guide are not sold separately. They are only available as a part of this bundle.*

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Who is this Guide for?

We created this Guide for every single traveler who will visit Switzerland!

Why? Because it’s hard to come here and NOT ride some form of public transportation. 

• → Wanna visit Jungfraujoch Top of Europe?
• → Wanna see Matterhorn Glacier Paradise?
• → Wanna enjoy a scenic train ride like the Glacier Express?
• → Wanna cruise along Lake Geneva or Lake Lucerne?

If you answered yes to just one of those questions, then you will HAVE to ride Swiss transportation! 

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Planning a Swiss vacation takes time. And this Guide just speeds up the process, cuts through the noise, and simplifies your decisions.

Sure, you’ll need to flash back to your school days when you sat in front of a chalkboard (or whiteboard), except this time it’s a PDF and a cell phone screen. But we promise that our 3 lessons won’t last all day, just a few hours max.

And there’s no final exam at the end (whew). Unless you count your first ride in Switzerland, but we’re confident that you’ll ace that test.

The end result is worth it.

Ride like a pro, without stress, and with a few extra bucks in your pocket (safely nestled beside your handy cell phone which doubles as a ticket machine, timetable, and GPS — gotta love technology!)

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Let’s say I buy this Guide…then what?

After you buy, you’ll instantly get our “Start Here” Guide, which tells you how to use each of the 3 Parts. You’ll also have access to the entire bundle: Start Here Guide, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, a bonus spreadsheet, and a bonus checklist. 

In other words, you’ll have everything you need to ride like a pro!

Just imagine your spouse cutting their eyes at you — not out of doubt, but with a cheeky look of trust. (bow chicka wow wow) They’re impressed at your ability to navigate without breaking a sweat, losing your cool, or getting lost!

And while your kids (or elderly parents, or travel buddies, etc.) may not always be able to put it into words, their body language and emotions will reflect their relaxation and trust.

The result? The ultimate Swiss vacation.

👉You’ll be the crew relaxed in a train booth laughing at each other’s jokes or snapping selfies while grandpa snoozes — or maybe just ooh-ing and aah-ing over the jaw-dropping scenery out the window.

👉Meanwhile, other travelers on the train may be arguing in harsh “whispers” over where they need to go or trying to flag down a staff person to ask their hundredth question.

What’s the difference? You know how to ride Swiss transportation like a pro!

(And hey, maybe you could be a good neighbor and share some of your wisdom with your fellow travelers? We all know how much a helpful answer or word of encouragement can make our day!)

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Still have questions? We have answers!

✔️ What do I get when I buy the Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation?

This easy-to-follow Guide is broken down into 3 PDFs.

• Part 1 explains how to pick and purchase passes and tickets.
• Part 2 teaches you how to use the SBB Mobile App. And
• Part 3 tells you everything you need to know to ride like a pro!
• And to be even more helpful, this Guide also comes with 2 bonuses to help you better understand Swiss train passes.

✔️ Your Guide has a lot of information. How do I know what I need?

First, begin with the 2-page Start Here Guide. This explains each of the 3 parts and how to use them. If you’re not sure what you need, follow our simple guidelines to get the maximum value out of this Guide.

(For example, you will want to follow Part 2 cover to cover, but you can scan the table of contents in Part 1 and Part 2 to just read what you need.)

✔️ How long will it take me to read your Guide?

Planning a vacation always takes time. If you spare even just 1 hour with our Guide, you’ll save hours during your trip! (And likely skip out on the stress, budget-busters, and confusion too.)

✔️ How much time do I need to set up the SBB App?

If you follow our step-by-step Guide, allow a minimum of 30 minutes to create an account, login, set up, and learn to use the app. 

✔️ I’m not tech savvy. Do I really need the app?

In our opinion, yes. The alternative: wait in line every single time you want to buy a ticket, find a timetable, ask for navigation help, etc. We tried this…and it didn’t go so well. Trust us, the app is absolutely worth it!

✔️ How do I know which Swiss train pass to buy?

We have a checklist, spreadsheet, and PDF detailing each of the passes, what they are best for, and when we recommend buying them, as well as the bonus discounts you get from buying the pass.

✔️ Can I load my pass onto the SBB app?

Yes and no. We tell you which passes can be uploaded, how to upload them, and how to show them to the ticket controller when asked.

✔️ How do I navigate from Point A to Point B?

Easy! Follow our step-by-step tutorial of how to navigate anywhere in Switzerland by public transportation. Don’t know where you are or the name of the stop you need to reach? We tell you how to find that info, too!

✔️ What do I need to know about traveling with kids?

Switzerland makes it simple to travel with kids of all ages! There are special kid zones, tickets, and discounts. We give you all the info and tell you which options are best for most vacationers.

✔️ I only have 1 or 2 questions. Do I really need a whole guide just to get my answer?

This is a great (and super common) question! In our experience, most travelers think they have one question (maybe two), but each answer just leads to another question.

For example, “Can you tell me if the Swiss Travel Pass fits my itinerary?” But then you wonder where/when to buy the pass, how to use it, what it covers, and if it gives a discount when you have to buy tickets. (Whew!)

If you want to know if our Guide answers your question, let us know and we’re happy to tell you if that’s covered inside!

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Unsure about this Guide? We can help you decide!

We know how it feels to spend money on something that doesn’t feel worth it. After all, Switzerland isn’t a cheap destination.

So if you have a question about this Guide before you click “buy,” then send us a message on our Contact Form.

Here’s the cherry on top: you get free lifetime updates! We will regularly update our content and incorporate new info to keep you in the loop.

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It’s time to ride Swiss transportation like a pro!

See ya in Switzerland!

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