We completely agree, Tessa! Thanks for sharing.

Sounds pretty difficult.

Yes they will! The SBB app is a lifesaver (paper saver) too!

So do we! :)

You're welcome!

Thank you so much!

We couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

Thank you @Nishu Rayamajhi!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you, Mike!

One important update is that in the past 2 years most people use SBB Mobile and buy and store their tickets on a smartphone. Printed, paper tickets still exist, but they are the exception. Be sure to download the SBB Mobile app before you go.

Glad you enjoyed the video, Marco!

How was it?

@@Francesanne_a.k.a._Tan ......great.....had no problems whatsoever.

Thanks, Sharada! Hope we can see you in the Alps someday!

@@Alpenwild ofcourse I will see definitely through you sacred couple , infact yours pleasant attitude , behaviour and affection , while describing in detail about a tourist spot , really appreciated . Jai Shree Radhe Krishna 🙏 .

Thank you!

Thank you so much! Affordable hotels and lodging is our speciality, you can check out our website to see the services we provide!

Those people need to watch this video! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

Great question! Almost all Swiss trains have a button (on the inside and outside of the train) you will use to open the doors. The doors will always close automatically, but you'll need typically need to open them by pressing a button.

Hi! Thank you so much for watching. You can ask any questions here or on our website (www.alpenwild.com). Anything bought with the SBB mobile app does not need to be printed. They can scan the ticket on your phone. Hope you are planning a great adventure!

Hi Sagar! Ebikon is about 50 minutes from Zurich by way of Lucerne. We recommend using the SBB app or www.sbb.ch to find the train schedule that will work best for you.

Hello @1121gsm! We're glad you enjoyed the video and that you plan trips in great detail - that certainly makes trips more enjoyable! With regards to your question of which is better, the s-bahn trains or tram, it depends on which forms of transportation come at go at the time and place that you need transportation. The SBB app is a wonderful resource. You simply enter your starting point and destination and the app will generate your transportation options. Both options are comparable in price and both are similarly easy to use. Tickets are typically bought in front of the respective forms of transportation and not on the same machine. Hopefully, that helps!

From the airport to the center of Zurich just take any train from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB--most are major Interegion trains that arrive in 9 or 10 minutes. The S-bahn trains often make an intermediate stop at Oerlikon and take a couple minutes longer. The fare is the same. Once you're in Zurich you can do most of what you want to do on foot, but taking local trams can also be helpful--especially if you're not at walker. Also look into the Zurich Card, which incudes transportationi and many other features such as museums, and other discounts.

Each rail pass is different, check the terms and conditions to be sure.

It would really depend on how long you are going to be in Switzerland, we recommend looking on the SBB website, www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/travel-in-switzerland/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html and getting a pass dependent on the time you will be there!

No worries. Your fare is for point-to-point travel between two locations and can normally be used on any trains on that line. For example, if you purchase a ticket from Zurich to Lausanne and miss the first train, you can take the next one with the same ticket. That ticket would also allow you to get off at any point along the route, and for example have lunch in Bern. It's a great system and easy to learn in a couple days. Be sure to get the SBB app on your phone before you leave, and practice finding timetables and learning how to purchase your tickets.

Most cities have a main station served by major rail lines, then outlying areas are supported by local commuter trains, tram or bus service from the main station. You can enter your final destination into the SBB app and it will tell you which tram and bus connections to take.

The easiest way to see the connections is on the SBB app, which can also store your ticket and your itinerary. But even without the app, they will print your itinerary at the station when you purchase your ticket. You'll also find signage on the platform and on monitors in the station. It can be a bit scarry at first, but by your second trip you're a pro.

@@Alpenwild Thanks !!! Here and made it to Andermatt!! Your video was so helpful. Thanks!

Sure thing! Here is our tour calendar! www.alpenwild.com/staticpage/tour-calendar/

There are convenient lockers downstairs. These lockers are in various sizes.

Going from the Zurich Airport to Geneve is a 3 hour train ride! We would recommend downloading the SBB mobile train app that shows you all of the train routes, times and how busy the ride is expected to be.

I guess that you already did your trip but my advice would be to take the train which goes through Bern, Fribourg and Lausanne because of the view❤️

Hi Steve! Most trains do not require seat reservations, but you can purchase seat reservations at the station or on SBB.com. Seat reservations cost anywhere from 5-45 CHF, but are only required on specialty train lines.

Trains of the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) do not require or accept reservations, which is really quite nice, since with a Swiss Pass or valid ticket you can board any train and sit wherever you want--Ultimate convenience and flexibility.

@@Alpenwild Thanks for the quick reply!!

Hi Kathleen! The best tool to use is the SBB website (www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html) or even better, the SBB app. It shows the train stops in real time and alerts you of any delays or platform changes. You're gonna do great!

Make sure you book your Glacier Express seat reservations 90 days in advance. Seats can sell out in the busy season. Changing trains is simple, but traveling light makes it much easier.

Changing is quite easy as they described. The stations are very well labeled with images, so no problem if you dont speak german. Also trains in Switzerland run clockwise. Meaning; every 15, 30 or 60 min there is a train on every route. So if you are afraid to miss a connection, just take a train earlier and wait 30-60 min at the connecting station. This is possible since with your ticket you are free to choose wich train you take and dont need reservations. (Except touristic trains like the glacier express)

@ayang315 creating a video on the SBB app is a wonderful idea! We will certainly add that to our "must-make" video list. When would you/do you need an SBB app tutorial by? If you have other video ideas, we'd love to hear them. :)

Alpenwild oh wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you! For me personally, my wife and I are traveling to the Interlaken area June 2020, so anytime before that would be awesome! I am playing with the app every now and then but there are too many symbols everywhere. I see what the labels say but what do they really mean in practice? I mean, if you could do a sample planned trip from one city to another in Switzerland, and plan it from “this is where I am/will be” and “these are the towns/cities I’d like to visit by train/bus” and “this is how I would plan that trip through the SBB app”, that would be awesome. I am anxious being in a country where I do not speak the language so planning ahead thoroughly how to travel from one point to another would help alleviate some of that anxiety. If you have time and the inclination, I would love it if you could take us on a one-day “this is how we eat breakfast, lunch, dinner here, these are the things you should know, these are words you should know to be polite, this is how to order, this is how to ask for the check, how long does a session typically take (we hear that in France, eating at a restaurant takes a while, for example)”. And then if you could show us the meal/food prices over there, like this is how much a burger costs, how much a slice of pizza costs, etc, that would help us plan mentally and budget-wise. Thank you for all these wonderful videos! I haven’t watched them all yet, but soon will. :)

@@ayang315 You're welcome! Wonderful! With the fact that you are preparing now - you will be well-prepared for your trip to Interlaken. An app tutorial would certainly help you learn how to use the SBB app. Language wise, maybe we could make some language videos, too! Excellent suggestions! These are so helpful! There is a KZfaq channel called How To Switzerland. We have created videos with the hosts, Sarah and Matthias (as shown in this video) and they have excellent video helps as well - maybe they can be a resource to you as we build our selection. At this rate,continue to learn and prepare to enjoy your trip! :)

@@Alpenwild Thank you for this video! It was extremely helpful :) I had a question regarding the payment through the app: do they accept debit cards? Or can you only make purchases with credit cards? If so, which ones do they accept? I read some threads online where people complained that their credit cards were declined through the app. How did you make payments on the app? My friends and I haven't bought any tickets yet, but will be visiting Interlaken at the end of the month and it would be really helpful so we can plan in advance. Thanks so much!

​@@minahilkhan9027 If you want to buy tickets ahead of time, we would recommend going to the SBB website, which offers flexible passes 3,4, 8, and 15 day passes you can purchase that you can then use on the app. Here is the link! www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/travel-in-switzerland/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html

Yes--the next stop is either announced on the train speaker system--usually in multiple languages--or posted on a video display in each car on the trai. All very easy and efficient.

@@Alpenwild Looks smooth! Thank you for answering! Going there in september and will be my first solo vacation! Fingers crossed to not getting lost haha Keep it up :)

@@robertoc7665 Wonderful! We hope you enjoy Switzerland as much as we do!

@@robertoc7665 Nice, wish you the best! If you got any questions just ask :P

@@patrickvogel2932 Thank you! Maybe i will have a few later :D

Most tran stations have a lift or a ramp which makes it easier to get around with a large wheeled suitcase. The train stations are generally wheelchair accessible too.

You got it! : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oN6bgKya1sfPcqM.html - "What to do with a layover in Zurich." From Zurich Airport it's just an 11-minute train ride into the heart of the city. Zurich is a great walking city--compact and not so large that you get lost.

You should be just fine. :)

Gosh i hope I’ll be able to go, not looking good honestly!

@@marklee702 You're right. We're counting on next summer for sure, though!

Alpenwild prolly next winter, my friend in Geneva and I have big plans for him to come to my home in Toronto next summer 2021

Yes there is a 6-day Swiss Travel Rail Pass that will take you all over Switzerland and includes trains, buses, lake steamers, and many mountain lifts and funiculars. It's a great value. The price is about $395 (2nd class) and $627 (1st class) for the 6-day consecutive pass.

@@Alpenwild thanks for your information

Great question! If you buy through the SBB app, you do not need to print out the ticket. You'll only need to show your phone when the ticket checkers come by on the train.

​@@Alpenwild Thanks so much! :)

@@Alpenwild hi, are there electronic gates that we need to get through before we can get into the platform? (as in Japan stations, we need to get through electronic gates by scanning the train ticket or tapping prepaid IC card at the gates)

@@guitar.travel For 99% of the trains in Switzerland there are no electronic gates to worry about. Just board the train and show your ticket to the conductor when they pass by. The only electronic gates I've seen are on some special mountain railway excursions like the Gornergrat, and some local commuter trains in Bern.

@@Alpenwild hi thanks for the info :)

There is a lighted sign or video screen in each car that shows the upcoming stops. Many trains also announce the next stop on the speaker system-, and often in three languages including English. Transfers are displayed on video monitors in the station, and it's all available on the SBB app on your phone. Be sure to have that before you go.

Yes--IC (InterCity) trains are all included on the Swiss Pass within Switzerland.

I'd suggest the direct train--IC1, from Zurich Airport, which arrives Geneva in 3hrs 09min. No change of trains, so you can sit back, relax, and catch up on your sleep.

We don't know of any direct trains going from Zurich to Geneva. There is always a transfer ,so the correct way would be to take the IC 13 to Zurich HB then transfer to IC 5 out to Geneva. We would recommend using the SBB Mobile train app since it shows the accurate changes and routes to take.

Alpenwild I think I’m most likely doing this one...that way I can sleep, cuz in my body it’s going to be 1:20 am in my body obviously really being 7:20. (I’m from Toronto Canada) - also your tips video 8 tips for first timers is really helpful - thank you so much! Wish me luck in Switzerland- I’m gonna be going solo!

​@@marklee702 You will do great! Let us know if you have any other questions. We are always happy to help!

@@Alpenwild Sarah how good is the English speaking in Zurich and Geneva?

Hi Cheyenne! The Half Fare Card will get you half off on the Top of Europe Card. The top of Europe Card is limited, but if you plan do to all of the excursions, it’s a good value. You can add anyone’s Half Fare Card to your app as long as they were purchased with that login. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Rail Europe (www.raileurope.com) is a good place to start if you're planning an extended vacation in Switzerland. For a shorter stay with limited train travel, load the SBB Mobile app and try purchasing point-to-point tickets and daypasses on your phone. With so many options, you need to do a little price comparison based on where you'll be going and how much train travel you expect to do.

The space for luggage above the seats varies from train to train, but all have some overhead space for small pieces like coats or small bags. There is also space for larger pieces under the seats, between the seats, and at the end of each carriage.

Good question. There are four tracks at Zurich Airport, and all trains leaving from tracks 3 and 4 go to Zurich HB (Main station). It's an 11-minute ride. Zurich HB will also show on the sign above the platform. I'd also suggest getting the SBB app on your phone, which shows all the stop an connection for any itinerary. When you buy a train ticket, it's good for the whole day.

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat as well as unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities. Discounted travel on some special mountain railways such as the Glacier Express, Jungfrau Railway, and Gornergrat. You'll also enjoy free admission to more than 500 museums and attractions in Switzerland. It's an amazing value. No need to purchase a ticket---Board the train and show your pass to the conductor when they come by. Ultimate convenience.

Great question! When you buy a ticket through the app, it will create an e-ticket you can show to the ticket-checker. It's a great system.

@@Alpenwild thank you for your replied. And if I go with my wife, should we have our own app on each phone or one app to buy 2 tickets. Or it doesn’t matter? Thank you again. 🙏

@@ktang9088 You can purchase multiple tickets on the app using just one phone. You'll just need to add them as "Co-Passengers" when purchasing your ticket.

You'll find timetables, online ticket purchases and much more at SBB Mobile

Thanks for your comment! Go to www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html to see timetables for your journey. There's also a great SBB app that will show you where the train is at any given time and if there are any delays.

Santa Maria in the remote Val Mustair is a long trip by train -- over 11 hours. But it can be done. I always recommend using the SBB mobile app for current timetables and services.

We have 12 videos planned for release this year. That would be a great "How-to" video. We'll add it to our production schedule for 2023. Thanks

The Zurich Main Station has both luggage lockers and a storage center for longer storage. You can find more information for the luggage lockers at the Zurich station on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/at-the-station/railway-stations/shopville-zuerich-main-station.html#equipment

Easy peasy. Just leave your bags in one of the lockers at the Zurich train station. They have different sized lockers that can accommodate most all luggage. Then walk a few blocks or take the tram down Bahnhofstrasse to the Apple store at Rennweg 43.

There are direct trains twice an hour that arrive Bern in 1hr13min. Several other trains per hour change in Zurich HB (Main Station)

There are just two classes of service--first and second class. The vast majority of rail passengers ride 2nd class, which is wonderful service.

@@Alpenwild ok thanks

On Swiss trains the conductors discourage you from placing backpacks or luggage in front of you or on the seat next to you because it prevents other passengers from using that space. The luggage compartments at the end of each carriage or the space behind or above each seat normally has room for your luggage without keeping other passengers from taking a seat.