Railways policies

• Can children under 14 years old travel alone with SBB?

• Can I take my bike on the train with SBB?

  Bicycles of the following categories are considered hand baggage and do not require a booking:

  • Folding bicycles, when folded up.
  • Bike trailers.
  • Bicycles of children younger than 6.
  • Shopping carts (including those with a bicycle connection).
  • (Electric) scooters, provided the largest wheel has a diameter of no more than 30cm or less than 12 inches.
  • Bicycles packed in a transport bag with their front wheels detached.

  For bicycles which have had their front wheels detached, use a special transport bag such as the TranZBag, which is available in the SBB Shop or from specialist bike or outdoor shops. Any cover is accepted regardless of the manufacturer provided that the front wheel that has been detached is placed in the carry bag and the cover is easily portable.

  A prerequisite for travelling with a bicycle in SBB is that you can load it and unload it independently and place it in the holder provided.

  • Only SBB trains of the categories RE, S, and R are permitted to carry tandems, recumbent bicycles, tricycles, freight bicycles, and other bicycles longer than 2 meters.
  • Vehicles with combustion engines (such as mopeds), three-person tandems, multi-seater recumbent bicycles, personal transporters (such as Segways), and electric mopeds are excluded from being transported.
  • On Zurich's S-Bahn trains, self-service loading of bicycles is only permitted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. The itinerary indicates other links with bicycle transport restrictions with a crossed-out bicycle emblem.
  • Due to the dimensions of train doors and for safety reasons, only bike trailers no wider than 80cm can be carried on most trains.

  Bicycles and E-Bikes:

  Bikes and e-bikes can be transported on most SBB trains with a valid bike ticket. Reservations are mandatory for bikes on certain routes between March 21 and October 31. E-bikes with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h and a maximum power of 250 watts are allowed, but the battery must not be charged during the journey.

• Can I take my pet on the train with SBB?
• Can I take my scooter on the train with SBB?
• Do I need to buy a ticket for children and what are the special prices with SBB?
• How much luggage can I bring on the train with SBB?
• Is there assistance for people with reduced mobility on SBB?
• What are my Passenger Rights with SBB?