17 Transportation Tourist Mistakes To Avoid | Swiss Transportation & Switzerland Travel Tips

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@runawaytechgal1467 26 күн бұрын

Switzerland tourism NEEDS to acknowledge you as a major asset! We are currently traveling through Switzerland based upon your advice, and it is going so well!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You’re so kind. That’s awesome that you’re having a wonderful trip! 😊

@theoryparker 27 күн бұрын

The best vloggers on Switzerland! Thank you!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You’re so kind! Thanks for your encouragement! 😊

@robinpayne125 24 күн бұрын

Something important about the request stop, if you want to get on at one, there is a button on the platform to push that signals to the driver to stop. Just standing on the platform isn't enough in a lot of cases to get the train to stop for you, unlike with a bus.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

So true Robin! Thanks for the reminder!

@davidn.6448 10 күн бұрын

You mine like Jet Lag in Hospental? 🤣

@AplinsintheAlps 7 күн бұрын

Ha, exactly!!

@railwaystuff 8 күн бұрын

4:52 actually thats the emergency door opening, altough dont pull that either xD. Also some trains have green buttons that look like door openings, but are actually SOS alarms so watch out for that

@AplinsintheAlps 7 күн бұрын

Yes, good point!!

@traviswomack4688 27 күн бұрын

Lifesavers! Heading to Switzerland in a few weeks and your videos are so helpful!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

We’re happy to help! Have fun! 😊

@ayushisingh8622 24 күн бұрын

We’re visiting this June! Your videos have been so informative! Looking forward to visiting with all your inputs

@AplinsintheAlps 24 күн бұрын

Thank you, we hope you have a great trip!!

@MrGreatplum 26 күн бұрын

Some great advice here - especially for those who don’t regularly get trains! I have to say that they are excellent for waiting for everyone to get on and off the trains - the staff were very kind to my aunt who had limited mobility on our last trip.

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

That’s so true! The staff do care about helping passengers and making sure everyone can board on time 😊

@drkuuljulian 2 күн бұрын

Even tho I'm Swiss, I think its interesting to watch videos like this one. You did a great job with this one!

@AplinsintheAlps 2 күн бұрын

That is a HUGE compliment! Thank you!

@joseaneteixeira621 27 күн бұрын

You guys are the best. Your videos are so well done and organized ☺️🫶🏻

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Thank you! That’s our goal, to be helpful and entertaining!

@kelliebray7099 16 күн бұрын

We used your train advice/guide while traveling in Switzerland last month and it was so easy. You made our trip so much easier. Thank you!

@AplinsintheAlps 15 күн бұрын

This is so great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing!

@mferraro8737 26 күн бұрын

Great information to note 😍👏🏼. Will keep watching your info blog about Switzerland . We will be in Switzerland in three months time.

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Wonderful! I hope all of our resources are helpful as you plan your trip! 😊

@Ravroid 24 күн бұрын

Thank you guys so much for all of the super valuable info.

@AplinsintheAlps 24 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@YvonneWilliams-wg8kx 27 күн бұрын

Thanks, this is great general information to know 😃

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

We’re so glad you found it helpful! 🙂

@gerardmeyer2118 27 күн бұрын

Excellent, very useful video. ❤

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! 😊

@mariojsworld 8 сағат бұрын

Nice travel tips for Swiss trip.

@nicolaward1034 18 күн бұрын

Great advice 👍🏻 thank you 😊

@AplinsintheAlps 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@sorayanorman7683 26 күн бұрын

No 17 😳. I'm glad I watch this video. Thank you for all the tips

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Tht-Raptor 10 күн бұрын

Great job!❤

@AplinsintheAlps 10 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@paulkoza8652 26 күн бұрын

Very helpful. I will be in CH in 2 weeks.

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Enjoy!!! 😊

@anastasiafua 26 күн бұрын

You guys really helped me make my solo Swiss trip so easy, enjoyable! Your transport video, (being in the right carriage etc) visiting the swiss alps, etiquette and cafes (the eiger bean was BRILLIANT) I binged on all your videos without you guys I would’ve been the biggest noob and feel lost. Thank you - thank you - thank you! 🎉 you are guys are AMAZING 🤩 P.S the Swiss railway is amazing - how easy it is to travel and the SBB app was so easy to use! (I did buy the Swiss half fare card!)

@bethkaiser9288 26 күн бұрын

Did your half fare card show up on the SBB app?

@anastasiafua 26 күн бұрын

@@bethkaiser9288 for some reason it didn’t. So I always kept my PDF opened everytime there was a ticket inspector on the trains. Because they will ask for it 😊

@bethkaiser9288 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the reply! I was all signed in when I purchased it, but mine isn’t showing up either. I wanted to make sure I didn’t do something wrong before I purchased passes for the others in my party! Thanks!!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Aww so so so glad our resources we so helpful during your trip!!! And you can load the Half Fare Card onto the app. We have a screenshot tutorial in our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation!

@vidyalavti8298 23 күн бұрын

do we need to validate the tickets if we have swiss travel pass

@brunoruegg2172 26 күн бұрын

THANK YOU

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You’re so welcome 😊

@bethkaiser9288 26 күн бұрын

All your videos have been SUPER helpful while planning our upcoming Switzerland vacay! 2 questions I have ran into: Does the Half Fare Card show up in the SBB app? I purchased it and received an email with a QR code but am not seeing anything in the SBB app. I have a sign in for the SBB app and the SwissPass site. Do we need to verify our ID (on the SwissPass site) in order for passes to show up on the app?

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You can add the Half Fare discount to the SBB app, and you don’t need to create a SwissPass account. We have a detailed tutorial with screenshots in our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation!

@chopsworld5332 23 күн бұрын

You really helped with my last trip to Switzerland 🇨🇭 I want to go back already

@AplinsintheAlps 22 күн бұрын

So glad we could help! Come back soon!!

@zaram131 4 күн бұрын

I want to go back too.

@karenkingrey6142 26 күн бұрын

You have made the very best videos! I have so appreciated all the free info! Lol. I would live to know something about living in Switzerland. Would you guys be willing to do that?

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Thank you. You’re so kind! We’re grateful to live here (thanks to dual Italian citizenship!) 😊 and to run our business here too!

@miatrador8669 27 күн бұрын

You two have helped me more than you know while planning my Italy/ Switzerland vacation! Life savers!! Question: what do you suggest for using trains to get from Milan to interlaken?!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

So glad our resources have been helpful! Check routes on the SBB app from Milan to Interlaken!

@marcmonnerat4850 18 күн бұрын

_Milano Centrale_ to Switzerland is a trendy route (i.e. overcrowded). You have a connection in _Spiez_ and also _Brig_ (depending if the train goes to _Geneva_ or _Bern_ )

@cma4145 25 күн бұрын

Travelling there from Malaysia with my young family for the first time later this year. Appreciate your videos and I would even buy a guide if our currency wasn't so weak

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

So glad you'll have the chance to visit! Feel free to enjoy all of the free content we have available :)

@Mrs.Vodkaa 26 күн бұрын

Is the train from Lucerne to Grindelwald Terminal covered by Berner oberland pass? Thank you 😊

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Yep, it is!

@andreagnojek 26 күн бұрын

Do you push the door button to request a stop right after leaving the stop before or wait until you get closer to your stop?

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You can wait until the train departs the previous stop and the. starts moving toward your stop 😊

@sweyne6710 26 күн бұрын

hi I'm looking for the video you did about the budget for staying one month in Wilderswill(?) Watched it a long time ago and can't find now.Can you help? thanks it was quite an informative video.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Hi there! The numbers are quite outdated now, but here's a link to the video for your reference: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pttyltJ3p9TNknU.html

@sweyne6710 23 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thank you very much for the link and all your great videos.

@kellygillman 25 күн бұрын

Ha! We saw that car stuck on the stairs at the Interlaken station two years ago. Epic fail.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Yikes!

@Elif-bm9lo 9 күн бұрын

And an expensive fail, I guess.

@benedictmoreno4729 26 күн бұрын

Great Video. But I do want to ask, can you get all your tickets for your family thru 1 SBB app, or each passenger has to buy their own in their own app? Also, can we get the FREE tickets thru the app for children

@mikew6239 26 күн бұрын

Yes, you can add co-passengers on the SBB app and keep everyone on one account. You also add whether or not you have a travelcard so you can take advantage of that discount.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Hi Benedict! Yes, you can buy tickets for your whole family using one SBB Mobile app. As long as you have a Swiss Family Card, you do not need to purchase tickets for children under 16 (the Swiss Family Card, plus your valid ticket or pass, is their ticket). Hope this helps!

@estherlim2527 3 күн бұрын

We’re heading to Switzerland end of August for 6 days from Munich to Chur to get on the glacier express. Is it better to buy the eurail global pass instead of the Swiss travel pass?

@AplinsintheAlps 5 сағат бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately it depends on exactly what you'll do during your visit. Make sure you watch this video first if you haven't already: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nOClg5OZsrvOdp8.html

@MarisB24 26 күн бұрын

"Saver Day Pass" it covered large amount of directions, and various transports: trains, buss and water-transport. But not to all, high mountains directions. Simpiliciese, can tell, that ticket works in areas where living a population. If You want "go" out of "living zones", You need a purchase additional tickets, to "clear touristic" destinations. (Pilatus; Schiltorn; Jungfraujoch; e.t.c) This SBB transport system, not a simple understood, but every individual voyager, need working own homework and some hours or days read a info in SBB home page. Thanks, for autors per info about "seat reservation". SBB only recomended take a seat reservation. ( I not understood, can I choose every free seat place, in own class of carriage?)

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Yes, as long as a seat isn’t reserved, you can sit there! Seat reservations are posted above the seats near the seat numbers.

@MarisB24 25 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thank You very much per answer! 😊👍 Frequently I usare a Italo treno, but in Switzerland after some days i been first time. This is a new adventure... 🤔 (This information shows near seat number, with higlighting "station to staton", where interval is reserved. ..but, can turned "off" after some time)

@SabaFaizanMUA 26 күн бұрын

Hey Guys, when we buy berner oberland pass, for the train Brienzie Rothorn train do we still need to book seats? Last year we couldn't ride as he said we need to book the seat in advance for that day and he didn't have anything available during our pass availability😢

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Seat reservations aren’t required for the Brienzer Rothorn so you should be able to show up and wait in line. I’m not sure if you can reserve in advance, but you can check their website!

@SabaFaizanMUA 25 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps just because i didn't reserve the seat on the day, online they didn't let me ride. That day got wasted. We were very upset

@rene.a.m.983 16 күн бұрын

@@SabaFaizanMUA As it was full that day, they have priority for seat reservation. And of course they dont have unlimited seats and trains. So they are limited.

@marksnow7385 24 күн бұрын

Go to Paleo, Montreux and Lausanne!

@AplinsintheAlps 24 күн бұрын

We’ve been to Montreux and Lausanne a few times, just haven’t been able to film there yet! We’ve actually been all over this country, but haven’t had the capacity to film everywhere…one day 🙃

@lesalmin 26 күн бұрын

You mentioned toilet fees, but have you made a more comprehensive video about what kind of places a tourist needs cash in Switzerland? We are travelling there this summer and this information would make planning the trip much easier.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere! You'll want some cash for self-service farm fridges and maybe some remote mountain restaurants, otherwise just bring a few credit cards! (Bring a few in case one doesn't work.)

@coltoncunningham2886 23 күн бұрын

Only thing I can't figure out is if everything in the Bernese Oberland is included in the Swiss Travel pass such as mountain trams/gondolas and such. Sorry if this is a dumb question!

@AplinsintheAlps 22 күн бұрын

A good rule of thumb is that the Swiss Travel Pass only covers rides at low elevations (think between cities, boat rides, etc). It does not cover the mountain transportation in the Berner Oberland (although it does give you a discount). You’ll want to look up the validity maps to see which passes work for which places!

@coltoncunningham2886 22 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps perfect! Will have to watch your Swiss train guide one more time before buying one! Thank you!

@AplinsintheAlps 22 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@pat_diesel 5 күн бұрын

DON'T leave backpacks on the top shelf on any train. We were at stop in Cologne, Germany and a thief nonchalantly grabbed my wife's bag and walked off the train. Luckily I saw him and I had to jump off the train and grab it back, and I could've gotten stuck there if the doors had closed while I was off.

@AplinsintheAlps 5 сағат бұрын

So sad that these things happen. We're glad you got the backpack back and made it back on your train in time!!

@SabaFaizanMUA 26 күн бұрын

Well guys map.. u r right. We wanted to go and see Oltschibachfall. Our map took us all the way up in residential area. I was kept on saying to my husband its wrong and he goes map is telling us. He never listened when we ended up to a no way😂😂😂

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Uh oh! Yeah you can’t trust Google maps to drive you the right way here!

@Fan652w 17 күн бұрын

I visit Switzerland regularly, and as I do a lot of travelling around the country I always buy a first class Swiss Travel Pass. First Class is USUALLY less crowded than second. However on busy commuter routes such as Bern to Zurich first class can be very crowded, or even full on working day peak hours. (Switzerland has a lot of wealthy commuters!) Another advantage of first class is that the UPPER deck of boats, with the best views, are for first class ticket holders only. And this rule is strictly enforced by the ship's crew.

@AplinsintheAlps 14 күн бұрын

That’s true that First Class is often less crowded. In our opinion, we purchase Second Class passes and then just pay for a First Class upgrade on the routes that we want (such as a boat). This usually ends up being more affordable since most mountain routes don’t have separate First/Second Classes. But we’re glad you’ve discovered what works for your travels! 👍

@user-uh9bi4wl6d 20 күн бұрын

could you buy swiss family card if you are travelling with your siblings? thanks.

@AplinsintheAlps 18 күн бұрын

The Swiss Family Card is only for children between ages 6 and 16.

@fidgetspinner343 27 күн бұрын

Is that Wilderswill at the beginning?

@MrGreatplum 26 күн бұрын

Yes!

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Yep, it is!

@woodchild48 16 күн бұрын

Public transport savings tip for those planning a stay in the city or canton (state) of Zurich: Take the "9 Uhr pass" ticket. Valid from 9am on Monday to Friday and from the first to the last departure on Saturdays and Sundays. For ALL! trains, trams, buses, cable cars and boats. Costs 26 Swiss francs. Amazing, isn't it?

@beyondEV 16 күн бұрын

The secret about putting your feet up: A) only do it, if there are few people on the train, nobody wants your boots next to them. B) Use a "20 minutes" free newspaper (or something like that) to keep your boots from dirtying the seat. B is they main reason people get angry. Nobody wants to sit on a seat, where someone transferred all kinds of nasty stuff onto it, from their boots.

@AplinsintheAlps 9 күн бұрын

That is a great pass for Zurich! If you’re also doing touristy things, check out the Zurich Card - for 29 CHF you get free unlimited transport AND free/discounted museum entrances and attractions!

@AplinsintheAlps 9 күн бұрын

The newspaper idea is a great tip!! But you’re right, no one wants to sit on a dirty seat. The worst was one time we sat down and realized the seat was all wet…we hoped it was a water bottle spill and not a toddlers potty accident 🥴

@seahmj 6 күн бұрын

Saver Day Pass don't increase price until the very day of travel?

@AplinsintheAlps 5 сағат бұрын

Here we're mainly addressing point-to-point tickets, to try and simplify things. Those prices don't change. In other videos and resources we discuss Saver Day Passes and Supersaver tickets.

@Jeebs2k 25 күн бұрын

Point 2 seems slightly incorrect. Intercity tickets are cheaper if purchased the SuperSaver tickets in advanced.

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

Great question! We spent 1 month in Interlaken a few years ago. Prices have changed slightly, but the information is still helpful. You can find it here on our website: aplinsinthealps.com/cost-of-1-month-in-switzerland-2021/

@Jeebs2k 22 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps wasn't asking a question :P I was just stating that if you buy train tickets in advance, you can get it cheaper (SuperSaver tickets).

@AplinsintheAlps 22 күн бұрын

Sorry for the confusion! :) We thought about mentioning Supersaver tickets in point #2, but felt like it was just going to take lots of explaining. We have other resources and videos where we go more in depth on that topic, but felt it would add more confusion for the average traveler. But good catch!!

@Mrxavierlai 27 күн бұрын

Hi. Is it ok to eat sandwich or bread in the train?

@mountainlover830 27 күн бұрын

It’s perfectly alright to eat a full picnic lunch on the train. Just be respectful of the space you take up, anything super smelly, and as mentioned clean up everything. Once a group of five friends and I had the entire car on a beautiful mountain train ride with just one other Swiss person. After a few minutes as I noticed she was enjoying our conversations I quietly offered her some of the grapes I was sharing with the others. She happily accepted and we made a friend.

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Yes you can eat on the train! (Unless there is a sign that says no food/drink, which some of the mountain trains have). As always, just be respectful, try not to spill your food, and clean up after yourself 😊

@Mrxavierlai 26 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thanks for sharing

@expeditionhobo 26 күн бұрын

I'll be in Zurich in 2 days and then I'm going to Lauterbrunnen. Can you really switch trains in 6 minutes?

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Yep, it’s totally possible! Just follow the signs from one platform to the next 😊

@marcmonnerat4850 17 күн бұрын

Yes, The track (voie/Gleis) on which the correspondence is to be found is announced in advance. Sometimes it's even on the same platform. In the worst case, the next train is half an hour later ;-)

@expeditionhobo 17 күн бұрын

Thanks, I did it. Interlaken Ost is a small station and I made it with a couple of minutes to spare.

@rene.a.m.983 16 күн бұрын

The SBB APP also shows you the way that you must go. Like google maps. Also from a plattform to another platform. And also to find the right busses or cable car station.

@damaezab 27 күн бұрын

How can i get a guest card?

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

You get one from your hotel or Airbnb - if there is a guest card available in the town. They don’t have them everywhere!

@SabaFaizanMUA 26 күн бұрын

Lol not putting feet on the seats, my kids did so many times as they get tired in the evening after long day of hiking and going around

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

Now you know to encourage them to keep their feet on the ground 🙃

@Elif-bm9lo 9 күн бұрын

That's a strange comment. Just because you (or your kids) can do something doesn't mean it was somehow appropriate.

@SabaFaizanMUA 7 күн бұрын

@Elif-bm9lo i didn't mean it was appropriate. I just commented because i didn't know. But no one said anything to us. I love Jenna and Brett videos, and they are always very helpful. I am glad i know now. I would rather prefer creators replies than strangers

@Elif-bm9lo 6 күн бұрын

@@SabaFaizanMUA Thanks for the clarification, I got you wrong. I think with younger children and when they have taken their shoes off, people are much more tolerant. It's also common to leave toddlers on the seat with only socks on. Anyway, good travels to you and your family!

@tunna877 19 күн бұрын

how to I know in advance which carts are first class?

@tunna877 19 күн бұрын

I sometimes bought 1st class tickets and was not sure if I got on a 1st class cart or a 2nd class one 😂

@AplinsintheAlps 18 күн бұрын

There are usually big numbers on the outside of the carriage. And the first class section often has a door with a giant 1 on it - so it’s pretty obvious once you start looking!

@markusf58 18 күн бұрын

The order of the wagons is displayed on a blue screen at the track. Apart from that, first class wagons have the „1“ next to the doors and there‘s usually a yellow beam under the roof of the first class wagons. You can‘t miss that 😊

@marcmonnerat4850 18 күн бұрын

You'll find the train composition in the timetable and on the platform. The speaker also tells where the 1st and 2nd class wagons are. Normally, 1st class is in the front.

@kevinhuang9697 27 күн бұрын

What about super saver tickets? I was told to book early to secure those

@jammydoughnuts 27 күн бұрын

I’m planning for my second Swiss trip in June and I’ve noticed that on the SBB app too. The point to point tickets seem to be the same price but I’m not sure how far in advance it’s possible to get that super saver ticket for. I hope to buy for the journeys I’m absolutely sure I can make if it’ll save even more money (with half fare card too)!

@condu200 26 күн бұрын

General guidance is to avoid them because they lock you into a specific train time that can’t be changed. Consider getting a Half Fare Card so the cost of the flexible Point-to-Ticket is easier to stomach.

@AplinsintheAlps 26 күн бұрын

The Super Saver tickets are booked for a specific route at a specific time. So if you know you can make that specific time, they can be a good buy. But if you miss it, you’re out of luck and have to buy another ticket. We explain what they are and how to buy them (and when to NOT buy them) in our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation!

@bratanbruder2258 10 күн бұрын

If you block a seat with luggage, the conductor dares to let you pay a ticket for half price. Also technically there is a luggage limit but tourists are giving a f*ck about this rule. I say that as an SBB employee:=)

@AplinsintheAlps 9 күн бұрын

Can you share a link to the SBB website that declares a luggage limit per passenger?? We’ve only read (with much research) that you must be able to carry your own bags on/off the train and that it must not block the aisles or other passengers. Thanks!!

@Elif-bm9lo 9 күн бұрын

I would also be interested in the source. I have never heard of a luggage limit in swiss trains. You are simply not allowed to stow luggage in such a way that it makes it difficult to get through. And bicycles sometimes need a reservation and are therefore limited. Otherwise there is only a limit for luggage registration.

@josephusanthonybumaat9690 25 күн бұрын

Don’t ride on a 1st class train carriage if your ticket clearly says 2nd class. 😂

@AplinsintheAlps 23 күн бұрын

This seems obvious to people used to riding public transportation, but tourists make this mistake ALL the time! We personally see it regularly (and we live near Interlaken). I think some people genuinely don't realize there are even multiple classes available!

@thomas-xj1hs 23 күн бұрын

Best to avoid this way overpriced country!

@AplinsintheAlps 22 күн бұрын

Definitely not cheap - nor is it a budget destination. But we've learned lots of ways to save money, and generally feel like it's worth every penny (or Franc)!