by Swiss Travel Pass | Mar 23, 2026
Important: You cannot "upload" the Swiss Travel Pass into the SBB App. You use the app only to check timetables. If you have a Swiss Half Fare Card, you use the app to buy tickets and select "Half-Fare Travelcard" in the settings to get the discount. → View full... by Swiss Travel Pass | Mar 23, 2026
No. In Switzerland, seat reservations are not required for regular InterCity (IC) or regional trains. You can simply hop on any train and sit in any free seat. Reservations are only mandatory for panoramic trains (Glacier/Bernina Express). → View full answer and... by Swiss Travel Pass | Mar 23, 2026
Yes. If you have a 2nd class pass but want to enjoy a specific scenic route in luxury, you can buy a "Class Upgrade" at a ticket machine or counter for that specific journey. You simply pay the difference. → View full answer and... by Swiss Travel Pass | Mar 23, 2026
You can take as much luggage as you can carry for free. Trains have luggage racks. However, door-to-door luggage shipping services are not included in the pass and must be booked separately via SBB. → View full answer and... by Swiss Travel Pass | Mar 23, 2026
Switzerland generally has an open system with no ticket barriers or turnstiles at train stations. You walk directly onto the platform. Ticket inspections take place on the train. → View full answer and...