Switzerland’s national railway company, SBB, has announced it will offer huge discounts on tickets over the next two years. This is how you can take advantage of these cheaper rates.
It has often been said that Switzerland’s trains are so punctual, you could set (Swiss) watches by them. Whether or not this is true, the fact remains that no other country in Europe has the same timeliness record.
The maiden run of a sleeper train from Brussels to Venice ended well short of its destination on Thursday, in a telling tale of the troubles of cross-Europe rail travel.
Having already launched a Berlin to Basel line in 2023, the low-cost travel provider Flixtrain wants to add another Swiss city, Zurich, to its network.
Purchasing tickets on the app of the Swiss national rail company, SBB, is usually quick and convenient. But be aware that the application also proposes more expensive but non-existent first-class options.
Switzerland’s national railways (SBB) will be operating a number of special trains to take the public to and from special events planned throughout this year.
An increasing number of passengers in Switzerland are filing claims for delayed and cancelled trains. What does this process involve and how much money can you get back?
As is the case each year on the second Sunday of December, the national rail company, SBB, will change its 2025 schedule on December 15th. Here’s a preview of what’s ahead.
Swiss rail provider SBB is consistently rated among the best in the world. But a new international comparison shows both its strong and weak points compared to Europe's other major companies.
The ‘Half-Fare Plus’ subscription has been very popular among Swiss commuters, despite a technical glitch. But the card will now be improved for travellers.
Switzerland's national railway company (SBB) is continuing to expand its international routes with the direct trains to run from Zurich to two Italian cities.
The Swiss national rail company (SBB) has unveiled its first fully refurbished InterCity (ICN) train, featuring ‘numerous improvements’ in terms of technology and customer comfort.
Federal, cantonal, and city governments have earmarked 2 billion francs to increase the capacity of Cornavin, Geneva’s main railway station and one of Switzerland’s largest.
Train prices have soared in Switzerland, making car travel more economical, which is contrary to the government’s objective of shifting traffic from road to rail.
Due to various construction sites on tracks and on general rail infrastructure in western Switzerland in the coming weeks, a number of trains will be cancelled or delayed.
Taking a train may sound like a no-hassle undertaking, but the process is not always simple in Switzerland — especially if you are not familiar with the rules.
As summer school break in many Swiss cantons is about to begin, your plans to drive south for the holidays may be seriously disrupted by the closure of one of the main routes between Switzerland and Italy.
Commuters on trains between Geneva and Lyon (and vice versa) have had to face a number of problems over the years. But there is a new move to drastically improve the service.
SWISS airline and national rail company SBB have expanded their "Air Rail" service from Geneva Airport into Vaud and Valais communities. What you should know about it, and how can you use it?
