What happens if you dont have a train ticket in Switzerland?

Passengers without a valid ticket or with a partially valid ticket pay a surcharge and a flat rate fare or the fare due. Identification is taken in all cases. The right to file a charge is reserved in all cases. Additional fees shall be paid in the event of misuse (at least 100 francs per person).



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October 2023) Fare evasion or fare dodging is the act of travelling on public transport without paying by deliberately not buying a required ticket to travel (having had the chance to do so).

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Generally, if someone is caught without a valid train ticket they will face fines and/or a criminal charge.

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In general, a fine plus the base fare from the first station served by the train. If the fine is paid at once or within 3 days at any ticket office it amounts to 50 euros, if paid within 15 days it amount to 100 euros, if paid within 60 days it amount to 200 euros.

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You can purchase tickets in person at any staffed Amtrak station. At most staffed stations, we accept Amtrak gift cards, credit cards, and debit cards with a credit card logo.

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Swiss train tickets are easy to buy in stations or online through the Swiss Federal Railway's site. (If you do buy them online, be aware that the from fares displayed on the first screen of the ticket shop are the prices you can get if you have a Half-Fare Card.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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Times you can use Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.

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Tickets, please: What to do if something goes wrong If you travel without a valid ticket you have to pay a 60-euros-penalty fee. If you feel treated unfairly, you should immediately raise an objection with the transport company.

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It varies depending on the country, but in general yes, they're allowed to do so if they need to verify your ticket or they notice you've slept “past” your disembarkation point – I used to live in NYC, and this happened to me on several occasions – or most other “ordinary” reasons.

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Purchasing Tickets Onboard Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.

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Currie told me that in New York City, about 40 percent of transit riders evade a fare once a year, intentional or not. “This is a big share of the population,” he said.

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Freighthopping or trainhopping is the act of surreptitiously boarding and riding a freightcar, which is usually illegal.

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Reserve Early. The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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