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FAQ: Supersaver Tickets.

  • How do I get a Supersaver Ticket for a return journey?

    You can obtain Supersaver Ttickets simply in Ticket Shop. Select the outward journey first and then the return journey.

  • Can Supersaver Tickets be combined with normal tickets?

    Yes. Combining a Supersaver Ticket for the outward journey with a normal ticket for the return (or vice versa) will still work out cheaper than a standard return ticket for the same route.

  • Is the Half-Fare travelcard valid when purchasing Supersaver Tickets?

    Yes. You can benefit from an additional discount of up to 30% on the ticket price with the Half-Fare travelcard.

  • I have missed the train on which I reserved a Supersaver Ticket. Can I still use my Supersaver on another train?

    No. Supersaver Tickets are only valid for the train on which they are booked and immediately become invalid if they are not used on this service. They cannot be exchanged or refunded. Where a train is cancelled or delayed or a route is closed, you may use the next connection.

  • Why must I give my full name and date of birth when purchasing a Supersaver Ticket?

    Supersaver Tickets are OnlineTickets and these are only ever issued to the passengeruser only. This is why you will also be asked to show your Half-Fare travelcard or identity card when your tickets are checked on board the train.

  • Are Junior and Grandchild travelcards also valid in connection with Supersaver Tickets?

    Yes.

  • Are Supersaver Tickets also available for dogs and bicycles?

    For dogs, you can purchase a 2nd class Supersaver Ticket with a Half-Fare travelcard (even if you are travelling in 1st class). You will be asked to give the name of the person accompanying the dog when you purchase the ticket.
    Supersaver Tickets are not available for bicycles.

  • How much discount do I get on a Supersaver Ticket with my Half-Fare travelcard?

    With the Half-Fare travelcard you receive an additional discount of up to 30% on the half-price fare.

  • Why are different prices offered for the same route?

    The prices depend on the capacity and popularity of the trains concerned.

  • Why are some offers for a specific train available one day, but not the next?

    Supersaver offers change from day to day, so the available Supersaver Tickets don’t always cover the same trains every day.

  • Are Supersaver Tickets also available for other rail companies (private railways, international services), postbuses or boats?

     Yes, in addition to the SBB connections (including regional services) there are also Supersaver Tickets on the BLS, BLS Schifffahrt, RhB, Zentralbahn, Jungfraubahn, MOB, Appenzeller Bahnen, Gornergratbahnen, Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Vierwaldstättersee, Südostbahn and MGB networks as well as on selected postbus routes. With Supersaver Tickets you can travel to numerous excursion destinations in various regions of Switzerland.

  • Won't GA and Half-Fare travelcard holders be disadvantaged by Supersaver Tickets?

    No. GA travelcard holders still enjoy unlimited travel on the entire public transport network for one whole year for an attractive all-inclusive fee. Half-Fare travelcard holders benefit from even lower prices for Supersaver Tickets.

  • Will commuters be disadvantaged by Supersaver Tickets?

    No. Commuters can They can also take advantage of them Supersaver Tickets in their free time

  • Why can Supersaver Tickets only be purchased online?

    The offers and prices for Supersaver Tickets are constantly being updated. The simplest and quickest way for you to find the right Supersaver Ticket is online.

  • Why are SBB Supersaver Tickets only available for a limited period?

    We want to gather some information based on Supersaver Ttickets. If this promotion is successful, others it is possible that others will follow.

  • I bought a normal ticket and only then realised that there were also Supersaver Tickets available for the same route. Can I get a refund on the normal ticket?

    No. Unlike the Supersaver Ticket, you can use the normal ticket on any train you like on your route. That’s why it’s more expensive. You have to decide before you buy whether you want to be flexible or whether you want to stick to a specific departure time. You can benefit from a Supersaver Ticket the next time you travel.

  • Will Supersaver Tickets also be available through SBB Businesstravel?

    No. This offer is only available in SBB Ticket Shop.

  • Why are Supersaver Tickets not available via SBB Mobile?

    SBB Mobile allows passengers to purchase tickets at short notice, on the move and right up until their train departs. However, only a limited number of Supersaver Tickets is available for each service, making it worthwhile to purchase the ticket in advance. The easiest way to do this is online.

  • I have a general question about the SBB Ticket Shop, OnlineTickets or MobileTickets. Where can I find more information about these?

    The most important questions and answers regarding the Ticket Shop can be found here.

  • Who should I contact if I have a problem or a question?

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