What to Know About Switzerland Railway
Taking a train on Switzerland railway is a great opportunity to explore this outstanding destination. Rail network is well-developed and makes it easy to get from one side of the country to another in a fast and safely manner. The majority of trains running are modern and provide excellent facilities, including spacious comfortable seats, restaurant car, free WiFi and many more. The major Switzerland train station is located in the very heart of its capital. This important railway station is easily reached by public transport, making train travel in Switzerland even more convenient. To have a better understanding of the railway system, see a map of popular Switzerland train routes below and start planning.
 
Overall length of Switzerland railways: 3100 km
 
Types of trains in Switzerland: regular & intercity trains
 
Number of Switzerland routes sold on Rail Ninja: 10+
 
Fastest train of Indonesia: 250 km/h
Top Picks for Train Travel in Switzerland
SBB Train
When contemplating train journeys across Switzerland with SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), it emerges as one of the top choices. Ensuring a delightful journey, SBB trains offer ample seating with generous legroom, electrical outlets, well-maintained restrooms, and complimentary WiFi on most trains. Opting for First Class enhances your experience with reserved seats, priority boarding, and inclusive meal and bar services. Please be aware that smoking is strictly prohibited for a pleasant travel environment.
Popular Switzerland routes
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  Milan256 kmZurichZurich256 kmMilanZurich778 kmViennaTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBVienna778 kmZurichTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBZurich609 kmParisParis609 kmZurich
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  Paris499 kmGenevaTrains per day: 10|Popular trains:SNCF,TGV INOUIGeneva499 kmParisTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:SNCF,BeNe,TGV INOUI,TERParis521 kmBaselBasel521 kmParisTrains per day: 13|Popular trains:SNCF,TERZurich127 kmInterlakenTrains per day: 7|Popular trains:SBBInterlaken127 kmZurichTrains per day: 7|Popular trains:SBB
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  Munich354 kmZurichZurich354 kmMunichZurich54 kmLucerneTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBBLucerne54 kmZurichTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBBBern117 kmZurichTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBBZurich117 kmBernTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB
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  Zurich273 kmGenevaTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:SBBGeneva273 kmZurichTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBBZurich88 kmBaselBasel88 kmZurichGeneva232 kmZermattTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBBZermatt232 kmGenevaTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBB
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  Zurich245 kmZermattTrains per day: 6|Popular trains:SBBZermatt245 kmZurichTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBBLausanne559 kmParisParis559 kmLausanneTrains per day: 70|Popular trains:SBB,SBBGeneva365 kmMilanMilan365 kmGeneva
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  Salzburg470 kmZurichZurich470 kmSalzburgLjubljana478 kmZurichTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBZurich478 kmLjubljanaTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBBern45 kmInterlakenTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB,SBBInterlaken45 kmBernTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:SBB,SBB
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  Zermatt80 kmMontreuxTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBBMontreux80 kmZermattTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBBMontreux65 kmGenevaTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:SBB,SBBGeneva65 kmMontreuxMontreux3 kmVeytaux-ChillonTrains per day: 19|Popular trains:SBBVeytaux-Chillon3 kmMontreuxTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB
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  Venice500 kmZurichZurich500 kmVeniceLucerne250 kmMilanTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:SBBMilan250 kmLucerneTrains per day: 6|Popular trains:SBBFrankfurt (Main)380 kmBaselBasel380 kmFrankfurt (Main)
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  Chambery145 kmGenevaTrains per day: 8|Popular trains:TERGeneva145 kmChamberyTrains per day: 10|Popular trains:BeNe,TER
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  Milan256 kmZurichZurich256 kmMilan
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  Zurich778 kmViennaTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBVienna778 kmZurichTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBB
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  Zurich609 kmParisParis609 kmZurich
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  Paris499 kmGenevaTrains per day: 10|Popular trains:SNCF,TGV INOUIGeneva499 kmParisTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:SNCF,BeNe,TGV INOUI,TER
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  Paris521 kmBaselBasel521 kmParisTrains per day: 13|Popular trains:SNCF,TER
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  Zurich127 kmInterlakenTrains per day: 7|Popular trains:SBBInterlaken127 kmZurichTrains per day: 7|Popular trains:SBB
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  Munich354 kmZurichZurich354 kmMunich
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  Zurich54 kmLucerneTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBBLucerne54 kmZurichTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBB
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  Bern117 kmZurichTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBBZurich117 kmBernTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB
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  Zurich273 kmGenevaTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:SBBGeneva273 kmZurichTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBB
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  Zurich88 kmBaselBasel88 kmZurich
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  Geneva232 kmZermattTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBBZermatt232 kmGenevaTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBB
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  Zurich245 kmZermattTrains per day: 6|Popular trains:SBBZermatt245 kmZurichTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBB
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  Lausanne559 kmParisParis559 kmLausanneTrains per day: 70|Popular trains:SBB,SBB
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  Geneva365 kmMilanMilan365 kmGeneva
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  Salzburg470 kmZurichZurich470 kmSalzburg
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  Ljubljana478 kmZurichTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBBZurich478 kmLjubljanaTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:OEBB
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  Bern45 kmInterlakenTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB,SBBInterlaken45 kmBernTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:SBB,SBB
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  Zermatt80 kmMontreuxTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:SBBMontreux80 kmZermattTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:SBB
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  Montreux65 kmGenevaTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:SBB,SBBGeneva65 kmMontreux
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  Montreux3 kmVeytaux-ChillonTrains per day: 19|Popular trains:SBBVeytaux-Chillon3 kmMontreuxTrains per day: 18|Popular trains:SBB
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  Venice500 kmZurichZurich500 kmVenice
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  Lucerne250 kmMilanTrains per day: 1|Popular trains:SBBMilan250 kmLucerneTrains per day: 6|Popular trains:SBB
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  Frankfurt (Main)380 kmBaselBasel380 kmFrankfurt (Main)
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  Chambery145 kmGenevaTrains per day: 8|Popular trains:TERGeneva145 kmChamberyTrains per day: 10|Popular trains:BeNe,TER
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Swiss Trains and SBB
                        Are trains in Switzerland air-conditioned?
                    
                    Yes, to ensure a comfortable journey, the majority of trains in Switzerland, including SBB trains, are equipped with air-conditioning systems.
                        Is there WiFi onboard SBB trains?
                    
                    Certainly! Regardless of the chosen travel class, Economy or First Class, all passengers can enjoy complimentary and unlimited WiFi access throughout their entire journey on SBB trains.
                        How far in advance should I book SBB train tickets?
                    
                    For optimal planning and to secure your preferred travel date, it is advisable to book SBB train tickets as early as possible. With the Rail Ninja booking platform, you can conveniently check the departure schedule, explore different travel classes, indicate seat preferences, and book tickets up to 2 years in advance.



 
 
 
 
