How to Book Train Travel From Germany to Switzerland

Book train travel from Germany to Switzerland for a fast, picturesque journey to the land of the cuckoo clock, cheese fondue and the motto "One for All and All for One." Read on to learn how to book train travel from Germany to Switzerland.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access, or telephone
• Valid visa (required in Switzerland)

Book Eurail Train Travel From Germany to Switzerland

1. Book moderately priced Eurail Rail Passes via the Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.
2. Call (877) RAIL PASS to book Rail Passes over the phone.
3. Choose the type of ticket you want. The Eurail Germany-Switzerland Pass gives you unlimited train travel over a set number of days in both countries for two months. The pass includes enticing benefits such as reduced fares on on Swiss lake steamers and free boat rides on the Rhine River.
4. Select a Eurail Flexi Pass for further travel with neighboring countries. In Switzerland, this includes France and Austria.

Book German Railways Travel From Germany to Switzerland

5. Book affordable German Railways train travel on the official Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.
6. Dial 011 ([phone] to book train travel over the phone.
7. Select a EuroCity or Regional Express Train. Both offer multiple departure times during the day, and EuroCity trains feature dining facilities.
8. Check the label on the front or side of the train carriage. Carriages are frequently removed and others attached on the journey. Don't get left behind. If in doubt, check with the train conductor.

Tips & Warnings

• Validate your ticket at any German railway station before you travel. It will cost you money to validate it on the train.
• Coordinate your connecting train travel within Switzerland easily. Trains leave from major cities such as Bern, Geneva and Zurich every 30 minutes.
• Book your train travel from Germany to Switzerland before you leave home. Expect to pay 20 percent more in Europe.
• Online deals are the cheapest. Check daily for special promotions.
• Take advantage of your Eurail Rail Pass to enjoy some of Switzerland's unique trains such as the Pullman, the 1915 era Belle Epoque or one of the new, super-fast Tilting Trains.
• Your European Rail Pass qualifies you to use other rail services such as the Chocolate Train, which takes you from the Swiss Riviera's Montrose to Gruy è res, the home of Nestle chocolate. Train riders get free samples.
• Check out the wildly popular train, The Little Red One, a thrilling train ride-scenic tour combination. Each carriage is designed to take in the breathtaking views as you plunge, twisting and turning from mountains into valleys.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• The Germany-Switzerland Pass is not available for purchase in Europe.
• Special trains in Switzerland do require reservations. Know that most tickets do not cover registration fees.
• Morning trains to Switzerland have special "Quiet Cars" with a strictly enforced no-talking policy.

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