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Featured Train Experiences Throughout Switzerland

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Deals

Deals & Limited Offers

All train deals throughout Switzerland

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Penthaz

11 to 15 Aug

Venoge Festival 50% off Public Transport

Get 50% off public transport to the Venoge Festival - required entry ticket to the festival and promotion code

Vaud

7 Jul to 31 Aug

Up to 30% on Selected Local and Regional Routes

Celebrate TRAVYSs 25th anniversary for discounted fares throughout the region on selected routes

Vaud

Until 11 Oct

Lake & Mountain Combined Offer

Enjoy a 1st class ticket for memorable day on board the CGN boat and the Belle Epoque or panoramic trains of the MOB

Jungfrau

Until 31 Oct

20% Off Jungfrau - Morning Ticket

Experience the morning at Top of Europe with 20% discount - can't be combined with other passes

Vaud

Year Round

Support Local Businesses in Morges

Get a free or discounted local transport ticket on Saturdays to Morges from up to 10 zones with a discount code

Zug

Year Round

Zugerberg Hit - Zug Day Ticket and Meal

Day ticket for the Zug public transport network (all zones) and meal at the selected restaurant

Zurich

July & August

ZVV Holiday Pass for 6 to 16 Year Olds

Unlimited travel on public transport throughout the Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) for CHF 30, from 4 July to 9 Aug, or 11 July to 16 Aug

Eastern Switzerland

Until 31 Aug

From 20 francs to St. Gallen or Chur

Return journey on the Alpenrhein-Express between Herisau, St. Gallen and Chur or vice versa, as well as Sargans–Unterterzen

Lucerne

Until 18 Oct

Train & Hiking Tour - Swiss Path

Round-trip train from Zurich, Basel, St. Gallen, or Locarno and boat trip on Lake Uri - Wed to Sun

Aargau

All Summer

A-Welle Holiday Pass

Children and teenagers travel freely and flexibly throughout the entire A-Welle fare network during the summer holidays

Ticino

Year Round

Shopping in Domodossola from Locarno

30% discount every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00

Includes reservation and supplements

Valais

Year Round

Martigny and Chamonix Day Pass from CHF 40

Explore the Trient Valley - an authentic and memorable experience for a full day of adventure in the valley

Vaud

7 Jul to 31 Aug

From CHF 2 Between Vuiteboeuf, Baulmes, Six-Fontaines, and Ste-Croix

Leave the car at home and explore the region with fares from CHF 2


Ticino

Until 10 Oct

Lake Maggiore Express 2026 Combined Train & Boat Travel

A unique day trip combining a panoramic train journey and a boat trip on Lake Maggiore

Glacier 3000

Until 18 Oct

Experience Glacier 3000 at Discounted Price

From Aigle to Glacier 3000, includes Peak Walk by Tissot, Ice Express chairlift, Fun Park, and Glacier Walk

Vaud

Year Round

Forfait la Cure-Ivoire Special Day Ticket

Ride the train between La Cure and Nyon, plus a boat ride to Yvoire



Ticino

Year Round

20% Discount San Salvatore Funicular

With Acrobaleno Annual Pass: panoramic views for nature lovers, hikers, culture enthusiasts and foodies

Basel

Year Round

Rhine Cruise Annual Subscription

Unlimited travel on all regular cruises from Basel with a yearly subscription of CHF 150

Steam & Retro Trains

Steam & Retro Train Experiences

Go back in time with these special rides throughout Switzerland

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Ticino

22 August

Murder Mystery Train

From Locarno to Camedo and back on 1963 historic carriages, with dinner in Camedo and breathtaking landscapes

Brienz

Until 21 Oct

Footplate Ride on Brienz Rothorn Train

Ride up front on the Brienz Rothorn train for a unique experience

Graubünden

Until 25 Oct

Daily Historical Train Rides

Daily Scenic Carriage Rides between Davos Platz and Filisur

Valid 1st or 2nd class ticket required

Zurich

May to October

Cotton Express Between Bauma and Bäretswil

Every Sunday from May to October along the industrail trail between Bauma and Bäretswil

Uri

Until 12 Sept

Gotthard Panoramic Route Historic Locomotive

SOB Legendary Historic Gotthard Locomotive: Every 2nd Saturday from May to September

Lausanne

Until 25 Oct

Chemin de Fer Musée Blonay-Chamby

From Lausanne - historic trains with wood benches and open windows with views of Lake Geneva - includes Museum entrance fee

Lucerne

Until 25 Oct

Sunday Steam Trains in Sursee

Ride the Dampfbahn in Sursee - available one Sunday per month

Seasonal pass for CHF 145

Balsthal

7 & 8 Nov

Railway Days in Balsthal (Solothurn)

Steam Train Rides, Model Railways, and Cab Rides - CHF 18 for Adults, CHF 9 for children 6-16

Uri

20 Jun to 26 Sept

Furka Steam Train Realp to Oberwald

Steam train trips run between Realp and Oberwald every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Zurich

Until 25 Oct

Steam Trains From Bauma to Hinwil

Trains run various Sundays from May until October


Lucerne

Until 27 Oct

Mount Rigi Historic Wednesdays

From Vitznau and Goldau: Check departure times - no extra ticket required to ride these special trains

Switzerland

Year Round

SBB Historical Train Adventures

Experience historical trains throughout the year in different parts of Switzerland

Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences

Explore Switzerland with unique experiences

Solothurn

Year Round

Aare Cruises

Cruise the Aare year-round from Solothurn to Biel in under 3 hours

Basel

June to August

Tuesdays on The Rhine

Afterwork cruise with dancing to 80s and 90s hits and dinner

St. Gallen

Until 31 Aug

Alpenrhein Express Summer Hit from CHF 20

Round trip on the Alpine Rhine Express between St. Gallen and Chur or vice versa, as well as Sargans–Unterterzen, discounts on selected leisure activities, 1 coffee, tea, or hot chocolate on the Alpine Rhine Express

Aarau

5 & 6 Sept

125 years of the Aarau–Schöftland Railway Line

At the WSB Bahnhof in Aarau - celebrate the connection between tradition, innovation, and regional ties

Brienz

June to Sept

Full Moon Train Rides with Brienzer Rothorn Bahn

 See the full moon while riding the Brienzer Rothorn Bahn

Zug

Until 17 Oct

Zug to Rigi Kulm from CHF 29

Spend the day on Rigi with a combines boat, bus and cogwheel ticket plus snacks! One way ticket.

Ticino

Until 8 Nov

From Locarno to Verdasio by Cable Car

Return journey from Locarno to Verdasio and a return journey with the Verdasio-Monte Comino cable car

Graubünden

Sept to Dec

A Reading Experience on the Rails

From Chur to St. Moritz and back with Swiss Authors - includes an on-board meal 

Valais

Year Round

10% Discount on Admission to Barryland

10% discount on admission to Barryland with valid Mont-Blanc Express ticket required

Lucerne

Year Round

Mount Rigi Roundtrip

 From Zurich, Basel, Locarno, St. Gallen, Lucerne or Arth-Goldau - combines train and boat experience

Lucerne

Until 30 Sept

RailAway Hit - Mount Pilatus up to 50% Off

Limited number of discounted tickets available each month

Biel

17 July & 28 Aug

Over 40 Party Cruise

A carefree evening for everyone over 40.  Friends, singles and couples welcome

Zurich

Until 31 Aug

Aare Linth Summer Hit from CHF 20

While supplies last - round trip on the IR Aare Linth (IR 35) between Zurich and Chur or vice versa

Lucerne

16 & 30 Aug, 13 Sept

See the Sunrise on Mount Rigi

Take the world's oldest electric rack railways before dawn from Goldau to Rigi Kulm to enjoy the sunrise

Basel

2 Oct

Basel Train Stations and Port Tour

Explore railway lines not normally used by passengers with roundtrip on special event trains & boats

Neuchâtel

17 Oct

Watchmaker's Train

Board the legendary 1953 electric Watchmaker's Train for an authentic journey to Noirmont

Morges

Until 14 Nov

Winemaker's Train

Saturdays From Morges to Bière on historical BAM train with a 3-course wine and food pairing

Zurich

Various

80s Party Cruise on Lake Zurich

Dance the night away to 80s hits on Lake Zurich

Schaffhausen

Year Round

Smilestones Miniaturewelt am Rheinfall

New Opening as of Mar 28 - Located in Rhyfall Village, Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Vaud

Year Round

History of the BAM Audioguide

One hour roundtrip on the R56 Bière Apples Morges railway line

Leysin

Until 16 Aug

Gourmet Summit Getaway

Incudes train ride, gondola lift, and meal with spectacular views at the revolving restaurant - from CHF 52

Graubünden

30 Aug

Graubünden Roundtrip with Flying Rhaetian Train

A unique route across the Albula Line to the famous Landwasser Viaduct and Filisur and the nostalgic Stuls railway station

Thurgau

5 Sept

Thurgau Beer Train Journey

Hop on and off and sample beers at various stops

Graubünden

Until 17 Sept

Rhine Gorge Ticket

Travel by train and PostBus through Switzerlands Grand Canyon - hop on and off 

Ticino

Until Mid Oct

Cab View Ride

Between Lugano and Arth Goldau and vice versa - reservations are required

Graubünden

Until 25 Oct

Landwasser Viaduct Shuttle

Enjoy the spectacluar views - daily from 29 June to 30 Aug

Wed to Sun from 14 May to 28 June, and 2 Sept to 25 Oct

Frutigen

Until 2 Dec

BLS Lötschberg Tunnel Tour

Wednesdays From Frutigen - 3 hour tour of the tunnel and Mitholz Technical Center


Valais

Year Round

20% Discount on Train and Zoo des Marécottes

With the Mont Blanc Express - subject to zoo ticket office opening hours


Lucerne

Year Round

Globi Express from Lucerne to Engelberg

Specially designed Globi Coach runs daily between Lucerne and Engelberg- solve puzzles along the way

Graubünden

Year Round

Footplate Rides

Be in the Driver's Cab on the Abula or Bernina Line with RhB



Gastronomical Experiences

Culinary Experiences

Not just getting there, but enjoying a wonderful meal along the way

Fribourg

6, 20 & 27 Sept

Breakfast Train from Bulle

Enjoy breakfast onboard a retro train from Bulle to Montbovin with a stop in Gruyères

Brienz

Until 24 Oct

Steam Sausage Train

Enjoy Sausages as part of the Brienz Rothorn Bahn experience

Graubünden

Until 15 Nov

World Heritage Gourmet Express

Drama and Culinary Delights from Chur to St Moritz - one Sunday per month

Wallensee

Sundays

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Wallensee

2.5h brunch cruise with hot and cold dishes and delicious breakfast and brunch classics - 1 Sunday per month

Neuchâtel

Year Round

Funi-Fondue Neuchâtel to Chaumont

Roundtrip to Chaumont including return funicular, plus fondue - reservations required at the restaurant

Brienz

July to Sept

Salon Rouge Gourmet

Salon Rouge catering carriage from the Belle Époque

Schwyz

Until 30 Oct

Gourmet Island Schwanau

 3-Course Surprise Meal with Train and Boat

Morges

Until 21 Nov

Culinary Train From Morges to Bière

Saturdays - on historic BAM train with optional visit to the Moulin de Sévery

Aargau

Year Round

Mutschälle-Zmorge Breakfast Train

Enjoy a delicious and plentiful breakfast while enjoying the view - leaves from Bremgarten

Vaud

Until 9 Oct

Beer & Burger Train

Fridays - on historic BAM train


Morges

Until 6 Nov

Tartare Train From Morges to Bière

Various Fridays:  ride aboard the historic BAM train - includes 3-course tartare menu 

Vaud

Until 6 Dec

Brunch on the Fields

Sundays from Morges to L'Ise on historic BAM train, includes brunch and optional guided tour of Chateau de L'Isle

Aargau

Year Round

Alles Käse Fondue or Raclette Train

Various Sundays - Enjoy Fondue or raclette with delicious side dishes - leaves from Bremgarten

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