What if I miss my train in Switzerland?

Point-to-point tickets, day tickets, regional passes and Swiss Travel System tickets are not tied to any particular train. This means that even if you miss your connection, your ticket will continue to be valid. So you can simply take the next train.



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Depending on the class of ticket you have, you may or may not be allowed to board the next train with the same ticket. According to railway regulations, once you reserve a seat, you are not permitted to use the same ticket to board the next train.

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Depending on the class of ticket you have, you may or may not be allowed to board the next train with the same ticket. According to railway regulations, once you reserve a seat, you are not permitted to use the same ticket to board the next train.

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About Advance tickets They must be bought in advance and are only valid on the date and train specified.

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If you miss your connecting train This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order. You may need to show your tickets on later services as evidence of the delay.

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Missed train due to rail delays Do you have a flexible train ticket, such as an Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak ticket? No problem. Just hop on the next train, so long as your ticket doesn't have any restrictions on which company you can use. In this case, you might need to stick to the operator on the ticket.

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If you need to travel on a different date, you will need to cancel your ticket and buy a new one. Your ticket is refundable (with no admin fee) if the service you planned to travel on is delayed or cancelled, and you choose not to travel.

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Changing or getting a refund for Advance tickets If you need to change the day or time that you are travelling, you can amend your ticket right up to the time your journey is due to begin.

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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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By the time a train operator sees you, it is too late to stop the train in time. An oncoming train is moving faster and is closer to you than it appears. Similar to an airplane traveling at 150 mph that appears to float onto the runway, it's hard to determine a train's speed and distance from you.

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Off-peak tickets, which used to be known as saver tickets, are usually cheaper than anytime tickets as they are valid for times that are less busy. They can be bought at any time, but are only valid within specific timeframes.

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