Train identification.
| TGV | High-Speed Train .gif){kind=icon} Airconditioned coaches. Catering on train. Global Price Ticket and reservation of seats compulsory in international traffic. Usually does not wait for late connecting trains. Reservation is possible for wheelchair space in 1st class. Self-service loading of bicycles with reservations compulsory. |
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| ICE | InterCity Express High-speed train. Air-conditioned carriages. Restaurant car, snack bar. Seat reservations recommended. Usually does not wait for late connecting trains. Reservations for wheelchair seats possible in 2nd class. No bicycles carried. |
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| RJ | Railjet High-speed train. Air-conditioned coaches. Economy Class (2.), First Class (1.), Premium Class (P). Railjet Bistro, mobile onboard bar service (Railjet Trolley), atseat service in Premium and First Class. Quiet area, family area (with children’s cinema). Reservations for wheelchair passengers possible in First Class (with 2nd class ticket). Does not usually wait for delayed connecting trains. No bicycles carried. |
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| EC | EuroCity International quality train with airconditioned cars, normaly with a restaurant. Seat reservation recommended. Usually does not wait for late connecting trains. Self-service loading of bicycles into luggage van or bicycle compartement, except in trains with  . Reservation is possible for wheelchair space in 2nd class. |
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| EuroCity | (Italy) Inclusive-fare ticket (includes seat reservation) mandatory on international journeys and journeys within Italy. |
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| EN | EuroNight Night train with modern carriages, for night travellers only. Breakfast included depending on the seat category chosen. Mandatory seat reservations (subject to a supplement). Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. No bicycles carried. |
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| CNL | CityNightLine – the Good-Night train. For night travellers only in sleeping cars, couchettes and reclining-seat coaches. Breakfast included depending on the seat category chosen. Package prices or normal tickets with mandatory seat reservations (subject to a supplement). Carry-on for bicycles possible subject to reservation. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. |
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| IC | InterCity Swiftly from one centre to another. Airconditioned coaches. Restaurant and minibar. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. Business and quiet zone in 1st class. Self-service loading of bicycles into luggage van or bicycle compartement, except in trains with . |
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| ICN | InterCity tilting train Air-conditioned cars, restaurant and minibar. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. Wheelchair spaces in 1st and 2nd class. Business and quiet zone in 1st class. Selfservice loading of bicycles with reservations compulsory from 21 march–31 oct. |
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| IR | InterRegio Swiftly from one region to another. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. Usually airconditioned coaches. Self-service loading of bicycles into luggage van or bicycle compartement, except on trains with . |
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| RE | RegioExpress Swiftly to the regions. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. Room for bicycles. |
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| R | Regio. Calls at every station of the region. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. Ticket validation by passengers, no train staff. Room for bicycles. |
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| S | «S-Bahn» Rapid Transit System. Serves all stations in the agglomeration. Semifast S-Bahn trains on the most important lines. Ticket validation by passengers, no train staff. Room for bicycles. Does not usually wait for late connecting trains. |
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| SN | S-Bahn train Nightline. Ticket validation by passengers. Supplementary charge. Usually waits several minutes for late connecting trains. |
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| D | Fast train |
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| EXT | Special trains |
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| P | Train without any guarantee for connections or adherence to the timetable. | ||
| When you see the symbol on a train, you must bear in mind that tickets are not sold on board. Please buy and/or validate your ticket before boarding. If you do not have a valid ticket, you will have to pay a fine. Your personal details will be recorded. The fine is increased for a repeat offence | ||
The nationwide public holidays.
The nationwide public holidays in Switzerland are: 1 and 2 January, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension, Whit Monday, 1 August, 25 and 26 December.
Subject to change. All Information, connections and adherence to the timetable are given without guarantee.
