How to ride the train in Switzerland

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Hey guys, this is Sarah for Alpenwild, and today I am coming to you from the Zurich, Switzerland airport (ZRH). The Zurich airport will be the first stop for many of you on your Swiss vacation with Alpenwild.
    Getting out of the airport and off on your adventure is so easy, thanks to Switzerland's amazing rail system. It's fully integrated, making it very easy to go directly from the airport, to the train, onto a bus or a tram, wherever you need to go to get to your final destination.
    When you book with Alpenwild, you will receive a Swiss Rail Pass, that grants you access to over 28,000 stations and stops throughout Switzerland.
    If you don't have a ticket, it's very easy to pick one up on the go at one of the many ticket machines everywhere. You can also purchase your ticket on the "SBB Mobile" app.
    In this video, Sarah continues to explain how to use the Swiss Rail System from the Zurich airport. There are plenty of signs that make train travel very simple in Switzerland.
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Комментарии • 177

  • @kathleenwhitfield9880
    @kathleenwhitfield9880 5 лет назад +10

    I adore "How to Switzerland"!

  • @Alpenwild
    @Alpenwild  11 месяцев назад +1

    At the end of each carriage on the train there is a storage area for large bags. It can also be used for bicycles or strollers. Smaller carry-on bags fit easily between the seats.

  • @Summitclym
    @Summitclym 5 лет назад +21

    Well done! Also the train office will print your itinerary on a small card that comes in handy for remembering stops, timetable, connections and sometimes even gives the platform for connections when known.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      Yes they will! The SBB app is a lifesaver (paper saver) too!

  • @laurab4570
    @laurab4570 2 года назад +9

    Oh my goodness…. THANK YOU for this!! I will coming to Switzerland solo and flying into Zurich.. I have such a bad sense of direction, I was worried about this. This is the best!

  • @tessacramer9560
    @tessacramer9560 5 лет назад +45

    Swiss trains can be intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, you wonder why anyone would travel any other way.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +3

      We completely agree, Tessa! Thanks for sharing.

    • @Fred-rs3do
      @Fred-rs3do Год назад

      Sounds pretty difficult.

  • @Forever-iz2dv
    @Forever-iz2dv 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for the vid. Revisiting Switzerland this summer. Love from 🇵🇭

  • @Alpenwild
    @Alpenwild  Год назад +1

    Thanks for your kind comments. We're as sad as you are to see the How to Switzerland channel gone. It was such a wonderfully valuable and entertaining information source for thousands of travelers and expats alike. This video is one that Sarah did for us in 2019. We've reached out to her and hope we can entice her to do another video for the Alpenwild channel this summer--We'll see. In the meantime we have several new videos you can look forward to coming out in the next month.

  • @nishurayamajhi4542
    @nishurayamajhi4542 4 года назад +4

    Very nice village & video

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Thank you @Nishu Rayamajhi!

  • @nadeemtajraja2313
    @nadeemtajraja2313 3 года назад +4

    Switzerland great so Beautiful country Switzerland ❤️🌹🇨🇭🌹❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +1

      We couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

  • @RVRCMOONPIE
    @RVRCMOONPIE Год назад +1

    Hello, Sarah! We so much enjoyed your videos before we went to Switzerland in 2019 on your How to Switzerland channel. I was disappointed to find it is no longer there. 4 years later we are heading back for a month this time. I was excited to find you on this channel. Alpenwild, we need to see more videos from this lovely young lady! She is an excellent presenter and very knowledgeable. Thanks again, Sarah, for the assistance you have given so many people.

  • @zippofire8550
    @zippofire8550 4 года назад +8

    I hope u have a Swiss passport, because u have the best integration I've ever seen.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @Koyangi
    @Koyangi 2 года назад +5

    Leaving for Switzerland today and this is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. Great informative vid!

  • @sharadamohanty5629
    @sharadamohanty5629 3 года назад +5

    Beautiful video thank you 👍 .

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Thanks, Sharada! Hope we can see you in the Alps someday!

    • @sharadamohanty5629
      @sharadamohanty5629 3 года назад +1

      @@Alpenwild ofcourse I will see definitely through you sacred couple , infact yours pleasant attitude , behaviour and affection , while describing in detail about a tourist spot , really appreciated .
      Jai Shree Radhe Krishna 🙏 .

  • @cw1877
    @cw1877 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for the info, very informative

  • @6marco5
    @6marco5 5 лет назад +4

    so charming !

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video, Marco!

  • @Nicky68Y
    @Nicky68Y 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video!! The ONLY thing that has me a bit amp'ed is the connecting signage. I'm assuming it is very clear and easy to find based upon the information on your ticket ie., gleis or track. Thanks!!!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  6 месяцев назад

      The easiest way to see the connections is on the SBB app, which can also store your ticket and your itinerary. But even without the app, they will print your itinerary at the station when you purchase your ticket. You'll also find signage on the platform and on monitors in the station. It can be a bit scarry at first, but by your second trip you're a pro.

    • @Nicky68Y
      @Nicky68Y 6 месяцев назад

      @@Alpenwild Thanks !!! Here and made it to Andermatt!! Your video was so helpful. Thanks!

  • @maarte_kyel
    @maarte_kyel Год назад

    very informative content helpful specially new travelers more power ang stay safe have a wonderful day

  • @sophistique8093
    @sophistique8093 2 года назад +2

    Well well done,it is the fine details,the nitty gritty involved in the process which we ,as first time travellers to Switzerland are so anxious to learn.You did a great job .I will be a mature solo traveller visiting Switzerland soon,you have helped ease my fear and intimidation of using the public transportation system in Switzerland.

  • @namasivayamm9234
    @namasivayamm9234 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for your videos, wonderful journey.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mikeyt984
    @mikeyt984 2 года назад +1

    A brilliant informative video for a newcomer to Zurich. many thanks

  • @terrygriggs5785
    @terrygriggs5785 Месяц назад

    Love to know about the grand tour on train- 4 day trip

  • @TheAdventureTravelers
    @TheAdventureTravelers 6 месяцев назад

    Great information Sarah. Very easy to follow.

  • @dr.muthukumaranmuthulingam8768
    @dr.muthukumaranmuthulingam8768 7 месяцев назад

    Well structure....and developments......

  • @anenorah
    @anenorah Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm going this year and was lookin for this explanation

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад

      One important update is that in the past 2 years most people use SBB Mobile and buy and store their tickets on a smartphone. Printed, paper tickets still exist, but they are the exception. Be sure to download the SBB Mobile app before you go.

  • @DannyA3579
    @DannyA3579 2 года назад

    Going to Zurich in August. Can’t wait. Enjoyed this video and I think it’ll be helpful.

  • @marielrespuesto3582
    @marielrespuesto3582 4 года назад +5

    How about featuring affordable hotels or lodge. Thanks ❤️
    This video is helpful.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      Thank you so much! Affordable hotels and lodging is our speciality, you can check out our website to see the services we provide!

  • @soorshehzadah6604
    @soorshehzadah6604 Год назад

    Awesome video. The host is just 👌👌👌 and i couldn't help subscribing to her channel.

  • @agnimanbanerjee7339
    @agnimanbanerjee7339 3 года назад +2

    Madam your SWITZERLAND | How To Take Public Transportation (Train, Tram & Bus in Zurich) by How To Switzerland is extremely good video .you have any blog or vlog where i can ask many questions about switzarland.i am from india.i have one question should i have to print railway ticket bought against sbb mobile app.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Hi! Thank you so much for watching. You can ask any questions here or on our website (www.alpenwild.com). Anything bought with the SBB mobile app does not need to be printed. They can scan the ticket on your phone. Hope you are planning a great adventure!

  • @agnimanbanerjee7339
    @agnimanbanerjee7339 3 года назад +6

    Best informative channel i have ever seen in youtube. This is number 1 youtube channel about switzarland. Madam i have a question train doors automatically opened by sensor or i have to push button to open train doors.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +1

      Great question! Almost all Swiss trains have a button (on the inside and outside of the train) you will use to open the doors. The doors will always close automatically, but you'll need typically need to open them by pressing a button.

  • @viktoro.ledenyov5829
    @viktoro.ledenyov5829 Год назад +1

    Super!!!😊😊😊

  • @davav2688
    @davav2688 3 года назад +1

    Información muy útil! Thanks!

  • @mehdimokaramrad666
    @mehdimokaramrad666 3 года назад +1

    Bravoo

  • @shilimkarx
    @shilimkarx 3 года назад +4

    How to travel zurich to ebikon by train??

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +2

      Hi Sagar! Ebikon is about 50 minutes from Zurich by way of Lucerne. We recommend using the SBB app or www.sbb.ch to find the train schedule that will work best for you.

  • @memully
    @memully 2 года назад

    If you are going to be travelling a lot by public transport it is worth buying a Swisspass 1/2price reduction card. Travelling by public transport in Switzerland is really fantastic.

  • @JoeLikesTrains
    @JoeLikesTrains 4 года назад +5

    I actually live in switzerland and the sad truth is that not everywhere the wait for people to get off first tips are used

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Those people need to watch this video! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

  • @noort.1182
    @noort.1182 2 года назад

    Very helpful!

  • @Melle_Tanya_
    @Melle_Tanya_ 11 месяцев назад

    Please do a video with guidance on planning a day trip to Zurich for people that have a layover for 10 hours 😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  11 месяцев назад

      You got it! : ruclips.net/video/jxkMIiqakBo/видео.html - "What to do with a layover in Zurich." From Zurich Airport it's just an 11-minute train ride into the heart of the city. Zurich is a great walking city--compact and not so large that you get lost.

  • @almerchan2868
    @almerchan2868 4 года назад +6

    Hi! I'm planning to go to Switzerland this May with my friend. We would like to go to different places including mountains, and I was wondering if what Rail pass should we get. Can you suggest something for us? Thanks!!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      It would really depend on how long you are going to be in Switzerland, we recommend looking on the SBB website, www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/travel-in-switzerland/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html and getting a pass dependent on the time you will be there!

  • @TheRaymondcheng
    @TheRaymondcheng 11 месяцев назад

    nice video!

  • @1121gsm
    @1121gsm 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the great video. I will be visiting Zurich in February and I always like to plan visits in great detail. Some stations have trams and s-bahn trains. Which is better for going to the center? Is one cheaper or better than the other? Which is easier to use? And finally, are the tickets bought at the same machine? Thanks.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +2

      Hello @1121gsm! We're glad you enjoyed the video and that you plan trips in great detail - that certainly makes trips more enjoyable! With regards to your question of which is better, the s-bahn trains or tram, it depends on which forms of transportation come at go at the time and place that you need transportation. The SBB app is a wonderful resource. You simply enter your starting point and destination and the app will generate your transportation options. Both options are comparable in price and both are similarly easy to use. Tickets are typically bought in front of the respective forms of transportation and not on the same machine. Hopefully, that helps!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +3

      From the airport to the center of Zurich just take any train from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB--most are major Interegion trains that arrive in 9 or 10 minutes. The S-bahn trains often make an intermediate stop at Oerlikon and take a couple minutes longer. The fare is the same. Once you're in Zurich you can do most of what you want to do on foot, but taking local trams can also be helpful--especially if you're not at walker. Also look into the Zurich Card, which incudes transportationi and many other features such as museums, and other discounts.

  • @itzfuto3769
    @itzfuto3769 4 года назад +7

    Can I use my eurail pass in zurich airport?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      Each rail pass is different, check the terms and conditions to be sure.

  • @ayang315
    @ayang315 5 лет назад +6

    Can you please show us how to use the SBB app? I am trying to decipher how to use it and I think I got it but I’d prefer to have an experienced user show me what all the symbols mean and how to read the itinerary and how to plan going from A to B. Thank you!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад

      @ayang315 creating a video on the SBB app is a wonderful idea! We will certainly add that to our "must-make" video list. When would you/do you need an SBB app tutorial by? If you have other video ideas, we'd love to hear them. :)

    • @ayang315
      @ayang315 5 лет назад +1

      Alpenwild oh wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you! For me personally, my wife and I are traveling to the Interlaken area June 2020, so anytime before that would be awesome! I am playing with the app every now and then but there are too many symbols everywhere. I see what the labels say but what do they really mean in practice? I mean, if you could do a sample planned trip from one city to another in Switzerland, and plan it from “this is where I am/will be” and “these are the towns/cities I’d like to visit by train/bus” and “this is how I would plan that trip through the SBB app”, that would be awesome. I am anxious being in a country where I do not speak the language so planning ahead thoroughly how to travel from one point to another would help alleviate some of that anxiety.
      If you have time and the inclination, I would love it if you could take us on a one-day “this is how we eat breakfast, lunch, dinner here, these are the things you should know, these are words you should know to be polite, this is how to order, this is how to ask for the check, how long does a session typically take (we hear that in France, eating at a restaurant takes a while, for example)”. And then if you could show us the meal/food prices over there, like this is how much a burger costs, how much a slice of pizza costs, etc, that would help us plan mentally and budget-wise.
      Thank you for all these wonderful videos! I haven’t watched them all yet, but soon will. :)

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +1

      @@ayang315 You're welcome! Wonderful! With the fact that you are preparing now - you will be well-prepared for your trip to Interlaken. An app tutorial would certainly help you learn how to use the SBB app. Language wise, maybe we could make some language videos, too!
      Excellent suggestions! These are so helpful! There is a RUclips channel called How To Switzerland. We have created videos with the hosts, Sarah and Matthias (as shown in this video) and they have excellent video helps as well - maybe they can be a resource to you as we build our selection.
      At this rate,continue to learn and prepare to enjoy your trip! :)

    • @minahilkhan9027
      @minahilkhan9027 4 года назад

      @@Alpenwild Thank you for this video! It was extremely helpful :)
      I had a question regarding the payment through the app: do they accept debit cards? Or can you only make purchases with credit cards? If so, which ones do they accept? I read some threads online where people complained that their credit cards were declined through the app. How did you make payments on the app? My friends and I haven't bought any tickets yet, but will be visiting Interlaken at the end of the month and it would be really helpful so we can plan in advance. Thanks so much!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      ​@@minahilkhan9027 If you want to buy tickets ahead of time, we would recommend going to the SBB website, which offers flexible passes 3,4, 8, and 15 day passes you can purchase that you can then use on the app. Here is the link! www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/travel-in-switzerland/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html

  • @Quiz_Olve
    @Quiz_Olve 4 года назад +6

    Hi can you please tell your exact travel dates? Many thanks!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      Sure thing! Here is our tour calendar! www.alpenwild.com/staticpage/tour-calendar/

  • @marklee702
    @marklee702 4 года назад +4

    Also, it’ll be my first time to Switzerland and I’ll be on my own as a 17 year old, which is why I want to get one train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève Cornavin, wondering what you think is best?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Going from the Zurich Airport to Geneve is a 3 hour train ride! We would recommend downloading the SBB mobile train app that shows you all of the train routes, times and how busy the ride is expected to be.

    • @nicolascuerel3613
      @nicolascuerel3613 4 года назад

      I guess that you already did your trip but my advice would be to take the train which goes through Bern, Fribourg and Lausanne because of the view❤️

  • @robertoc7665
    @robertoc7665 5 лет назад +7

    What about the stops? They announce the name of them before they stop? Thanks for the video (:

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +4

      Yes--the next stop is either announced on the train speaker system--usually in multiple languages--or posted on a video display in each car on the trai. All very easy and efficient.

    • @robertoc7665
      @robertoc7665 5 лет назад +6

      @@Alpenwild Looks smooth!
      Thank you for answering! Going there in september and will be my first solo vacation! Fingers crossed to not getting lost haha
      Keep it up :)

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +2

      @@robertoc7665 Wonderful! We hope you enjoy Switzerland as much as we do!

    • @patrickvogel2932
      @patrickvogel2932 5 лет назад +2

      @@robertoc7665 Nice, wish you the best! If you got any questions just ask :P

    • @robertoc7665
      @robertoc7665 5 лет назад +2

      @@patrickvogel2932 Thank you! Maybe i will have a few later :D

  • @kathleenkachinsky3814
    @kathleenkachinsky3814 5 лет назад +5

    Have never been to Switzerland and want to ride through the country and may take the Glacial Express as well. Sound intimidating changing trains. Any super advise to help us plan our trip??

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  5 лет назад +3

      Hi Kathleen! The best tool to use is the SBB website (www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html) or even better, the SBB app. It shows the train stops in real time and alerts you of any delays or platform changes. You're gonna do great!

    • @tessacramer9560
      @tessacramer9560 5 лет назад +3

      Make sure you book your Glacier Express seat reservations 90 days in advance. Seats can sell out in the busy season. Changing trains is simple, but traveling light makes it much easier.

    • @peldar_
      @peldar_ 5 лет назад +3

      Changing is quite easy as they described. The stations are very well labeled with images, so no problem if you dont speak german. Also trains in Switzerland run clockwise. Meaning; every 15, 30 or 60 min there is a train on every route. So if you are afraid to miss a connection, just take a train earlier and wait 30-60 min at the connecting station. This is possible since with your ticket you are free to choose wich train you take and dont need reservations. (Except touristic trains like the glacier express)

  • @ruenrat
    @ruenrat 2 года назад +1

    The video is quite informative, thank you. How can I leave luggages at Zurich station locker?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад +2

      There are convenient lockers downstairs. These lockers are in various sizes.

  • @marklee702
    @marklee702 4 года назад +3

    Furthermore, I only speak English, and cannot speak French, Italian, German, or Swiss for that matter. How good is the English? As long as I can get to Geneva without translation, I’m happy!
    Wish me luck!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      You should be just fine. :)

    • @marklee702
      @marklee702 4 года назад +1

      Gosh i hope I’ll be able to go, not looking good honestly!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад

      @@marklee702 You're right. We're counting on next summer for sure, though!

    • @marklee702
      @marklee702 4 года назад

      Alpenwild prolly next winter, my friend in Geneva and I have big plans for him to come to my home in Toronto next summer 2021

  • @JMM1052
    @JMM1052 9 месяцев назад

    Question- how do you read the signs- do they state all the stops the train will make? How do you read where your transfer will be from ( stop name, platform etc)

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  9 месяцев назад

      There is a lighted sign or video screen in each car that shows the upcoming stops. Many trains also announce the next stop on the speaker system-, and often in three languages including English. Transfers are displayed on video monitors in the station, and it's all available on the SBB app on your phone. Be sure to have that before you go.

  • @bobaishford4694
    @bobaishford4694 2 года назад

    Looking forward to lots of train travel in spring 2022. How does a person select the correct station - closest to destination hotel as an example in a city with multiple stations?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      Most cities have a main station served by major rail lines, then outlying areas are supported by local commuter trains, tram or bus service from the main station. You can enter your final destination into the SBB app and it will tell you which tram and bus connections to take.

  • @christiantjio8593
    @christiantjio8593 2 года назад

    Alpenwild can you please make a video of swiss for me to know do maen also have snow every day?

  • @sudiptamandal9795
    @sudiptamandal9795 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, your video is very meticulous. My question is that traveling from Zurich airport to Zurich HBB, there is multiple train via different place. One who booked ticket Zurich airport to hub, can board any of the trains? Is there any train specific train no. mentioned on ticket? After buying train ticket, is it valid for whole day? Thank you. Waiting for you reply.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  6 месяцев назад

      Good question. There are four tracks at Zurich Airport, and all trains leaving from tracks 3 and 4 go to Zurich HB (Main station). It's an 11-minute ride. Zurich HB will also show on the sign above the platform. I'd also suggest getting the SBB app on your phone, which shows all the stop an connection for any itinerary. When you buy a train ticket, it's good for the whole day.

  • @marklee702
    @marklee702 4 года назад +2

    Hi Sarah
    I am going to Geneva next winter to visit my friend, however I am flying into Zürich, and I need to take the train to Geneva. My phone tells me it’s fastest to take IC 13 to Zürich HB and then transfer there to IC 5 out to Geneva, but online on the internet, it says IC 1 is faster, as it’s direct and i don’t have to transfer, which is what I’d prefer. What’s your opinion?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      I'd suggest the direct train--IC1, from Zurich Airport, which arrives Geneva in 3hrs 09min. No change of trains, so you can sit back, relax, and catch up on your sleep.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      We don't know of any direct trains going from Zurich to Geneva. There is always a transfer ,so the correct way would be to take the IC 13 to Zurich HB then transfer to IC 5 out to Geneva. We would recommend using the SBB Mobile train app since it shows the accurate changes and routes to take.

    • @marklee702
      @marklee702 4 года назад +1

      Alpenwild I think I’m most likely doing this one...that way I can sleep, cuz in my body it’s going to be 1:20 am in my body obviously really being 7:20. (I’m from Toronto Canada) - also your tips video 8 tips for first timers is really helpful - thank you so much! Wish me luck in Switzerland- I’m gonna be going solo!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      ​@@marklee702 You will do great! Let us know if you have any other questions. We are always happy to help!

    • @marklee702
      @marklee702 4 года назад

      @@Alpenwild Sarah how good is the English speaking in Zurich and Geneva?

  • @Uno707
    @Uno707 Год назад

    Would probably have been good to go over the MANY options a new traveler to Switzerland will have to choose from when selecting their tickets. Also you didn't cover the alpha numeric system by which they designate the trains vs city tram or how to locate where the stops for each are located. So far we've traveled to many countries and thus far Germany has by far the EASIEST to navigate rail system.

  • @travellershut4908
    @travellershut4908 2 года назад +1

    Hi its a great video, i have a question.
    What if i miss my connecting train ? Does my ticket expires? Or can i just hop on to the next train and head towards my destination?
    We are planning to visit Switzerland on May and i am eagerly waiting for your guidance 😄.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад +1

      No worries. Your fare is for point-to-point travel between two locations and can normally be used on any trains on that line. For example, if you purchase a ticket from Zurich to Lausanne and miss the first train, you can take the next one with the same ticket. That ticket would also allow you to get off at any point along the route, and for example have lunch in Bern. It's a great system and easy to learn in a couple days. Be sure to get the SBB app on your phone before you leave, and practice finding timetables and learning how to purchase your tickets.

  • @sadafahmed3266
    @sadafahmed3266 11 месяцев назад

    What if we have checked bags (23 kgs)

  • @stevesmith180
    @stevesmith180 4 года назад +3

    If you buy a Swiss Pass do you then use it to get your assigned seats? So buy the pass then use it in a machine to get seats? Thanks for the video!

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Hi Steve! Most trains do not require seat reservations, but you can purchase seat reservations at the station or on SBB.com. Seat reservations cost anywhere from 5-45 CHF, but are only required on specialty train lines.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  4 года назад +1

      Trains of the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) do not require or accept reservations, which is really quite nice, since with a Swiss Pass or valid ticket you can board any train and sit wherever you want--Ultimate convenience and flexibility.

    • @stevesmith180
      @stevesmith180 4 года назад

      @@Alpenwild Thanks for the quick reply!!

  • @OLahh29
    @OLahh29 2 года назад

    Greetings! I'll be heading to Switzerland next month and just wondering If the 1st class upgrade for my Saver Day Pass on SBB allow me to choose any train time? I'm just worried about a plane delay for example but looking at the app, it looks like i have to pick a certain time. Thanks in advanced!

  • @PooH2578
    @PooH2578 Год назад

    Where n how can we compare the prices of different passes. Any website that will help in this comparison ??

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад

      Rail Europe (www.raileurope.com) is a good place to start if you're planning an extended vacation in Switzerland. For a shorter stay with limited train travel, load the SBB Mobile app and try purchasing point-to-point tickets and daypasses on your phone. With so many options, you need to do a little price comparison based on where you'll be going and how much train travel you expect to do.

  • @hazelbonbon
    @hazelbonbon 10 месяцев назад

    hi sarah! IC is included in Swiss pass? thank you so much

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  10 месяцев назад

      Yes--IC (InterCity) trains are all included on the Swiss Pass within Switzerland.

  • @OGutzVentura
    @OGutzVentura Год назад

    Still doing videos? It would be great if you can show us how to use the SBB app as far as how to use your Swiss Travel Pass and apply it on that app, especially when traveling with family, kids, etc..

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад +1

      We have 12 videos planned for release this year. That would be a great "How-to" video. We'll add it to our production schedule for 2023. Thanks

  • @shivasiva9392
    @shivasiva9392 2 года назад

    Very nice video me and my wife going for six days trip to Zurich what will be cost for Swiss train pass any suggestions you can give me pls

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      Yes there is a 6-day Swiss Travel Rail Pass that will take you all over Switzerland and includes trains, buses, lake steamers, and many mountain lifts and funiculars. It's a great value. The price is about $395 (2nd class) and $627 (1st class) for the 6-day consecutive pass.

    • @shivasiva9392
      @shivasiva9392 2 года назад

      @@Alpenwild thanks for your information

  • @pcabraham2580
    @pcabraham2580 Год назад

    Is there space for luggage above the seats in the trains?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад

      The space for luggage above the seats varies from train to train, but all have some overhead space for small pieces like coats or small bags. There is also space for larger pieces under the seats, between the seats, and at the end of each carriage.

  • @sher378
    @sher378 3 года назад

    I will go to Santa Maria and I want information about how to take train from Zurich airport

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Thanks for your comment! Go to www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html to see timetables for your journey. There's also a great SBB app that will show you where the train is at any given time and if there are any delays.

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Santa Maria in the remote Val Mustair is a long trip by train -- over 11 hours. But it can be done. I always recommend using the SBB mobile app for current timetables and services.

  • @celestialbreeze
    @celestialbreeze 2 года назад

    Are there lifts or escalators in smaller train stations? Like outside of the bigger cities? Trying to see if it's feasible to bring a larger suitcase for my trip to swit6

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      Most tran stations have a lift or a ramp which makes it easier to get around with a large wheeled suitcase. The train stations are generally wheelchair accessible too.

  • @GOSPEL276
    @GOSPEL276 2 года назад

    if i get the swiss rail pass for lets say 6 days... does that mean that i can ride all the trains for no charges for 6 days.. how do u buy the ticket then with the pass?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat as well as unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities. Discounted travel on some special mountain railways such as the Glacier Express, Jungfrau Railway, and Gornergrat. You'll also enjoy free admission to more than 500 museums and attractions in Switzerland. It's an amazing value. No need to purchase a ticket---Board the train and show your pass to the conductor when they come by. Ultimate convenience.

  • @user-db1rv5br5f
    @user-db1rv5br5f 2 года назад

    What is the name of application for online ticket booking please?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад +1

      You'll find timetables, online ticket purchases and much more at SBB Mobile

  • @cheyzah
    @cheyzah Год назад

    Can u please help me on a question about the train. I am trying to start planning a trip for next year - if i’m getting the half card but also want to get the “top of europe” card for Jungfraujoch does it matter which one i get? I plan to stay in Lauterbrunnen but it looks like that top of europe pass doesn’t go to interlaken or grindelwald? Also, can I add my bf and I’s card one my phone / app together or does he need to do it himself?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад

      Hi Cheyenne! The Half Fare Card will get you half off on the Top of Europe Card. The top of Europe Card is limited, but if you plan do to all of the excursions, it’s a good value.
      You can add anyone’s Half Fare Card to your app as long as they were purchased with that login.
      Let us know if you have any other questions!

  • @lud2329
    @lud2329 3 года назад +1

    Silly question but I can't find any info online, sorry. When you buy tickets via the SBB app, do you need to have the ticket printed? Or does it generate a QR code that can be scanned through train gates?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      Great question! If you buy through the SBB app, you do not need to print out the ticket. You'll only need to show your phone when the ticket checkers come by on the train.

    • @lud2329
      @lud2329 3 года назад +1

      ​@@Alpenwild Thanks so much! :)

    • @guitar.travel
      @guitar.travel 2 года назад

      @@Alpenwild hi, are there electronic gates that we need to get through before we can get into the platform? (as in Japan stations, we need to get through electronic gates by scanning the train ticket or tapping prepaid IC card at the gates)

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      @@guitar.travel For 99% of the trains in Switzerland there are no electronic gates to worry about. Just board the train and show your ticket to the conductor when they pass by. The only electronic gates I've seen are on some special mountain railway excursions like the Gornergrat, and some local commuter trains in Bern.

    • @guitar.travel
      @guitar.travel 2 года назад

      @@Alpenwild hi thanks for the info :)

  • @mardiharjo3659
    @mardiharjo3659 2 года назад

    how take train from zurich airport to bern?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад

      There are direct trains twice an hour that arrive Bern in 1hr13min. Several other trains per hour change in Zurich HB (Main Station)

  • @privateaccount9239
    @privateaccount9239 3 года назад

    hi Can I store my bag somewhere in the TRAIN station in Zurich? I have to make a trip to the apple store before going to my next city and would prefer to save money by dropping off my laptop at Apple in Zurich and then going back to the train station. If you know that =would be awesome

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +1

      The Zurich Main Station has both luggage lockers and a storage center for longer storage. You can find more information for the luggage lockers at the Zurich station on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/at-the-station/railway-stations/shopville-zuerich-main-station.html#equipment

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +1

      Easy peasy. Just leave your bags in one of the lockers at the Zurich train station. They have different sized lockers that can accommodate most all luggage. Then walk a few blocks or take the tram down Bahnhofstrasse to the Apple store at Rennweg 43.

  • @ktang9088
    @ktang9088 3 года назад

    What if we downloaded and used the SBB App, how do we show the tickets to the conductor?

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад +1

      Great question! When you buy a ticket through the app, it will create an e-ticket you can show to the ticket-checker. It's a great system.

    • @ktang9088
      @ktang9088 3 года назад

      @@Alpenwild thank you for your replied. And if I go with my wife, should we have our own app on each phone or one app to buy 2 tickets. Or it doesn’t matter? Thank you again. 🙏

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  3 года назад

      @@ktang9088 You can purchase multiple tickets on the app using just one phone. You'll just need to add them as "Co-Passengers" when purchasing your ticket.

  • @elainewang1512
    @elainewang1512 3 года назад

    swiss train is always on time??? I don't think so, I used to live in switzerland over a year and the train was seldom on time lol

  • @donaljewelry9152
    @donaljewelry9152 Год назад

    😛😛😛😛

  • @creativecolourful4664
    @creativecolourful4664 2 года назад

    So 2nd class is a general class for every one or is there a 3rd class aswell. 😄

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  2 года назад +1

      There are just two classes of service--first and second class. The vast majority of rail passengers ride 2nd class, which is wonderful service.

    • @creativecolourful4664
      @creativecolourful4664 2 года назад +1

      @@Alpenwild ok thanks

  • @TheMaleNurse777
    @TheMaleNurse777 2 года назад

    I got lost
    Got off the wrong stop lol

  • @mySalerno
    @mySalerno 3 года назад

    Why taking the 11:46 train if there are 4 earlier ones? 😂😂

  • @etjan555
    @etjan555 Год назад

    Wrong……you should place your luggage in front of you……you will forget to take it when you alight…..😂

    • @Alpenwild
      @Alpenwild  Год назад

      On Swiss trains the conductors discourage you from placing backpacks or luggage in front of you or on the seat next to you because it prevents other passengers from using that space. The luggage compartments at the end of each carriage or the space behind or above each seat normally has room for your luggage without keeping other passengers from taking a seat.

  • @pinyichang4680
    @pinyichang4680 2 года назад