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Terms and conditions for filming & photography on SBB-owned property.

The following fees shall be charged if a filming/photography permit is granted.

List of fees for film/photo projects.

List of fees for film/photo projects.
StationsHalf dayWhole day
BaselCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
BerneCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
Geneva C.CHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
LausanneCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
LucerneCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
WinterthurCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
ZugCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
Zurich StadelhofenCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
Zurich FlughafenCHF 700.–CHF 1400.–
Zurich HBCHF 1000.–CHF 2000.–
All other stationsCHF 500.–CHF 1000.–
On moving trainsCHF 300.–CHF 600.–
All prices plus VAT
   

The following services are included in the fees:

  • Research work requiring no more than 30 minutes.
  • Issuance of project approval document incl. final approval from the relevant departments.


The following services are not included in the fees:

  • Additional research, project location assessment, clarifications (CHF 150 per hour).
  • SBB employees accompanying photo/film crew (CHF 150 per hour per employee).
  • Provision of safety clothing and/or equipment for projects in high-risk areas.
  • Additional services such as electrical equipment, scaffolding, safety fences, cleaning, parking, cloakrooms, etc. will be billed at cost.
  • Train tickets for film/photo crew and others involved in projects taking place on board trains.


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