Which stations can I park at?

You can park at one of over 600 P+Rail stations. An overview of available locations can be found at sbb.ch/en/parking .

Why have I received a payment request for outstanding parking penalty?

A payment request for outstanding parking penalty is issued for the following reasons: Parking fee not paid or not paid correctly (e.g. wrong time, wrong registration number) Parked in reserved parking space Parked outside the parking area Two parking spaces occupied Parking time exceeded

Am I guaranteed a free parking space?

No, there is no guarantee that a free parking space will be available, even if you have a one-month or one-year permit or purchased the parking ticket in advance.

Can I submit several registration numbers for a one-month or one-year permit (for my second car, for example)?

You can enter two different registration numbers on your P+Rail Pass – so for example, one for your second car. You cannot change the car number(s) while the permit is valid. If you need to change your number, we offer an exchange (pro rata refund and new purchase).

The app doesn’t work, won’t open or constantly crashes.

Uninstall the app and download it again. All versions older than V2.8.0 will no longer be supported as of 16 April 2021. You can view the version of your app in the bottom left-hand corner of the side menu (in the P+Rail App).

The purchase button is grey and I cannot complete the purchase.

Please select a number plate and a payment method.

A newly entered number plate is not stored.

Immediately after entering the number plate, click on the Enter/Return button on your keyboard and do NOT click on the back arrow in the top left-hand corner.

Payment is not working.

If the payment process cannot be completed, there is often an error with the payment provider. Delete the payment method in the ‘Edit payment method’ side menu (in the P+Rail App) and then add it again.

Who should I contact if I encounter problems?

You will find a contact form under ‘Feedback’ in the side menu. We will be happy to provide you with personal support.

Where can I download the SBB P+Rail app?

You can find the SBB P+Rail app in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. ‎Go to the P+Rail in the App Store (apple.com)Link opens in new window. Go to the P+Rail app on Google PlayLink opens in new window.

Is the P+Rail app free?

Yes. The app is available for iOS and Android and can be downloaded free of charge via the AppStore or the Google PlayStore.

Can I reserve a parking space with the P+Rail app?

No. You can only buy parking tickets in the app. By purchasing a valid parking ticket, you receive the entitlement to park, but you are not guaranteed an available parking space. That is why we recommend purchasing your parking ticket immediately after parking your vehicle.

Is my data secure on the SBB P+Rail app?

Yes. SBB attaches great importance to the protection your privacy. SBB ensures compliance with the legal data protection provisions in accordance with the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). More information on data protection can be found in our General Terms and Conditions.

How does the parking inspector know that I have purchased a parking ticket via the P+Rail app?

The on-site inspector has a mobile solution to verify valid parking tickets by checking the number plate.

What payment methods can I use?

You can pay for your parking tickets with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, PostFinance Card, Reka, Diners Club, Twint and Apple Pay.

How far in advance can I buy a parking ticket?

P+Rail tickets can generally be purchased up to seven days in advance. Parkingpay tickets can usually only be purchased for immediate use. No advance purchase can be made.

Can I store several number plates?

Yes. You can enter several number plates in the side menu under ‘Edit registration plate number’ (in the P+Rail App).

Can I purchase another parking ticket for the same period even if I already have an active ticket for a different number plate?

Yes. You can purchase or have several parking tickets active simultaneously at the same or a different location. All purchased P+Rail tickets can be viewed in the P+Rail App on the homescreen while they are valid and additionally in the side menu under ‘My car park tickets’ afterwards.

Can I also purchase a P+Rail Annual or Monthly Pass via the app?

No. P+Rail Annual and Monthly Passes cannot currently be purchased via the app.

How far in advance can I purchase P+Rail tickets using the app?

P+Rail tickets can generally be purchased up to seven days in advance.

Why was Parkingpay integrated into the SBB P+Rail app?

As customers requested this directly, SBB added 740 locations with over 180,000 parking spaces throughout Switzerland to the 590 P+Rail locations in the app. This provides customers with an improved user experience.

How can I distinguish between P+Rail and Digitalparking parking spaces in the app?

All car park locations can be found using the search function. These facilities are labelled with either the P+Rail logo or the Parkingpay logo so they can be clearly distinguished.

Help with Park and Rail at the station.

Here you will find answers about P+Rail, parking spaces at the station, offers and purchasing parking tickets using the P+Rail app.

P+Rail service offer.

We offer tickets for hourly parking, P+Rail Day Passes and P+Rail Monthly and Annual Passes. A reservable parking space service is also available at 31 P+Rail locations. Purchasing options vary depending on the offer and the location.

Information on our P+Rail service offer

Most SBB P+Rail car parks are inspected by our subsidiary Transsicura.

To pay the parking penalty, scan the QR code on the payment request for outstanding parking penalty form. You will be taken directly to the payment page, where you can pay the CHF 40 penalty. Alternatively, you can also enter the number found on the payment request for outstanding parking penalty form at sbb.ch/en/gnf and pay the CHF 40 using one of the following payment methods: Mastercard, Visa, PostFinance, Amex, Reka, Diners or Twint.

P+Rail one-month or one-year permits can only be purchased if you hold a GA Travelcard or a monthly or annual public transport travelcard valid at the station in question (Point-to-Point Travelcard, Regional Travelcard, Modular Travelcard).

Depending on how busy the facility is, a minimum price or minimum distance can also be defined for this.

In order to avoid exceeding capacity, there may be waiting lists or other restrictions for P+Rail facilities with high demand (for example, a quota system, stopping sales during construction work, etc.). Please contact us promptly regarding the availability of one-month or one-year permits for your desired station. Likewise, the same applies if you would like to renew your permit.

One-month and one-year permits can be purchased up to two months in advance of the first day of validity. This is advantageous, especially for P+Rail facilities with high demand.

P+Rail app.

Common faults and problems.

General.

At P+Rail and Parkingpay locations throughout Switzerland.

You can purchase parking tickets for over 590 P+Rail facilities in the app. The P+Rail facilities of the following transport companies are currently integrated: SBB, BLS, RBS, Zentralbahn and OeBB.

Over 740 additional car park locations throughout Switzerland have also been available since May 2021 thanks to the integration of Parkingpay. You can use the app wherever you see the blue Parkingpay stickers attached to the on-site parking meters. Select the specified postcode and zone in the app to start the parking procedure.

P+Rail stands for ‘Park and Rail’.

P+Rail facilities – also sometimes called P+Ride – refer to car parks located directly at railway stations. The name was chosen because these parking facilities are predominantly used by rail customers who park their private motor vehicles and then travel by train.

The P+Rail app was named after this original area of application. However, Parkingpay car parking spaces can now also be paid for via the P+Rail app. Its scope of application now goes far beyond P+Rail.

Yes. You have to log in to the app using a SwissPass login. If you already have a SwissPass login (e.g. for SBB Mobile or the SBB.ch webshop), you can use it to log in directly. Your stored details and payment method will then be conveniently transferred to the P+Rail app.

If you do not yet have a SwissPass login, you can obtain one free of charge in just a few clicks.

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The P+Rail app uses the SwissPass login, the official public transport login.

As many of our customers already have this login, they benefit from the convenient transfer of their details and stored payment method. They also receive a personalised receipt which can be used for parking expense claims.

Yes. In the P+Rail app you just need a digital SwissPass login. This can be easily created in a few clicks by entering an e-mail address and some other required details. You don’t require a physical SwissPass card to create this kind of login.

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Before purchasing.

This varies from location to location. You can select a location via the search field in the app and obtain information about the applicable tariff and maximum parking duration.

Before buying a parking ticket, the costs are calculated for you (at the selected location and for the applicable period). This means you will know the final costs before purchasing the ticket and so can avoid any unpleasant surprises.

During purchasing.

Yes. You receive a receipt sent to the e-mail address stored on your profile. You can find an overview of your valid and expired parking tickets under ‘My car park tickets’ in the side menu (in the P+Rail App).

The receipt for P+Rail tickets is sent to you directly after purchasing the ticket.

The receipt Parkingpay tickets is only sent to you once the parking ticket has expired (since you can stop the parking procedure early at any time).

The answer to this question depends on whether you have purchased a P+Rail ticket or a Parkingpay ticket.

Yes, for P+Rail tickets.

You can extend currently active P+Rail tickets at any time up to a maximum of seven days of validity.

No, for Parkingpay tickets.

You cannot extent currently active Parkingpay tickets. However, you can terminate currently active Parkingpay tickets early at any time. In this case you will only be charged for the actual parking duration.

No. You don’t generally have to worry about the difference. When purchasing tickets for the various parking spaces, you’ll just notice a few differences in the booking process.

Tickets for P+Rail parking spaces can be purchased up to 7 days in advance. There is also the option of subsequently extending them.

Tickets for Parkingpay parking spaces can only be purchased through a check-in/check-out system. You start the parking process directly and enter an end time. The parking duration cannot be extended. However, you can terminate currently active Parkingpay tickets early at any time. In this case you will only be charged for the actual parking duration.

The two booking processes are currently optimised to meet the needs of their respective users.

P+Rail: planned ticket purchase for switching to rail travel at a location known in advance. You search for the location in the app using the station name.

Parkingpay: ad hoc ticket purchase in line with the parking procedure. Blue stickers specifying the postcode and zone are attached to the on-site parking meters. You search for the location in the app using these numbers. The parking procedure is then started.

Based on customer feedback, modification/harmonisation of the two booking processes for P+Rail and Parkingpay locations will be taken into account in future.

Specific questions about P+Rail locations.

In cooperation with other transport companies, we are doing our best to integrate as many P+Rail locations into the app as possible.

Please contact us if you are not yet able to make reservations for your P+Rail location. We would be pleased to receive your feedback and suggestions under ‘Feedback’.

Specific questions about Parkingpay locations.

SBB acts as an intermediary for the sale of Parkingpay tickets. The conditions stipulated by Parkingpay (Digitalparking AG) apply. Extract from Digitalparking’s FAQ: “As a rule, the same tariffs apply for the parking meter/cash register. Where explicitly indicated, surcharges are applicable on the parking spaces of specific operators (e.g. Geneva) and/or for the use of certain Parkingpay functions (e.g. individual charges on the means of payment).”

The actual costs are clearly indicated for the user at all times in the P+Rail app.

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Help with Park and Rail at the station.

P+Rail service offer.

Which stations can I park at?

What parking offers are available and how can I purchase them?

Why have I received a payment request for outstanding parking penalty?

How can I pay the payment request for outstanding parking penalty?

Am I guaranteed a free parking space?

What are the conditions for purchasing a P+Rail one-month or one-year permit?

Can I buy a one-month or one-year permit for each station on a short term basis?

Can I submit several registration numbers for a one-month or one-year permit (for my second car, for example)?

P+Rail app.

Common faults and problems.

The app doesn’t work, won’t open or constantly crashes.

The purchase button is grey and I cannot complete the purchase.

A newly entered number plate is not stored.

Payment is not working.

Who should I contact if I encounter problems?

General.

Where can I download the SBB P+Rail app?

Is the P+Rail app free?

Where can I pay with the P+Rail app?

What does P+Rail mean?

Can I reserve a parking space with the P+Rail app?

Do I have to register to use the P+Rail app?

Why do I have to register? Isn’t entering my number plate enough?

I don’t have a SwissPass/SwissPass card. Can I still log in?

Is my data secure on the SBB P+Rail app?

How does the parking inspector know that I have purchased a parking ticket via the P+Rail app?

Before purchasing.

What payment methods can I use?

How far in advance can I buy a parking ticket?

How much does a parking ticket cost and what is the maximum period I can park for?

Can I store several number plates?

Can I purchase another parking ticket for the same period even if I already have an active ticket for a different number plate?

During purchasing.

Do I receive a receipt after paying for my parking ticket?

Can I extend my parking ticket?

What is the difference between P+Rail and Parkingpay parking spaces? Do I need to know the difference?

Why are there different booking processes for P+Rail and Parkingpay parking spaces?

Specific questions about P+Rail locations.

Can I also purchase a P+Rail Annual or Monthly Pass via the app?

How far in advance can I purchase P+Rail tickets using the app?

Why is my P+Rail location not yet integrated into the app?

Specific questions about Parkingpay locations.

Why was Parkingpay integrated into the SBB P+Rail app?

How can I distinguish between P+Rail and Digitalparking parking spaces in the app?

Are additional costs incurred when purchasing tickets for Parkingpay parking spaces?

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