Travel by Train from Europe to Switzerland​​

Switzerland is situated in the heart of Europe. Numerous train connections run daily and direct from neighbouring countries to Swiss cities. ​
From Germany
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Arrival from Germany​

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Over 40 daily connections​

Numerous German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich are connected to Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Chur, Thun and Interlaken by 40 daily connections.​

The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience from Germany to Switzerland. ​

Flexible tickets​

Presale: 180 days prior to departure date​

  • Flexibility: Free choice of train (ICE, IC/EC)​
  • IC/EC tickets only valid on IC/EC trains​
  • Upgrade to ICE possible with surcharge​
  • 1st class: Seat reservation included​
  • 2nd class: Seat reservation recommended ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Basel Bad Bhf, Schaffhausen, St. Margrethen)
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Saver and Supersaver tickets​

Presale: 180 days prior to departure date​

  • No rebooking or cancellation​
  • Valid only on booked date and train​
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts​
  • Limited offer of supersaver tickets available​
  • Seat reservation not included but recommended​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Basel Bad Bhf, Schaffhausen, St. Margrethen)
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Timetable

Find timetable information ​

  • Timetable available at sbb.ch ​
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Engineering works and timetable changes

News and updates available at sbb.ch​

    

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Onboard services and facilities ​

  • WLAN​
    Free WLAN and onboard entertainment via the ICE portal in Germany and Switzerland​

  • Power outlets ​
    Power outlets by seats​

  • Catering
    Onboard restaurant and/or minibar. 1st class travellers have service at their seat.​

  • Special zones​
    Childrens' zones and quiet zones​

  • Lounge (1st class travellers only)​
    Access to Deutsche Bahn lounges (not valid for supersaver tickets)​

Connections from Germany to Switzerland​

Route

Approximate travel time

Connections per day

Berlin – Frankfurt – Basel SBB – Interlaken Ost

9h 30 min

up to 3

Dortmund/Köln – Mannheim – Basel SBB

3h 55 min

up to 9

Hamburg – Frankfurt – Basel SBB (– Zürich – Chur)

6h 30 min

up to 6

Stuttgart – Singen – Zürich

2h 55 min

up to 13

München – Lindau – Zürich

3h 35 min

up to 7

Frankfurt – Basel SBB – Zürich – Lugano

6h 25 min

1
Berlin – Frankfurt – Basel SBB – Brig

10h 18 min 

1
Köln – Basel SBB – Brig 

6h 3 min

1

Night connections​

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Tickets within Switzerland​

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