Class change for public transport
Highlights
- Enjoy being on the road in 1st class for a whole day
- Ride the trains, boats, buses, postbuses and streetcars across Switzerland
- Enjoy more comfort on the seat and additional sockets
- Also valid on the panorama trains in Switzerland
- Use the business zone
- Enjoy the rest zone of the 1st class
Description
The one-day class upgrade is perfect for you if you have either a GA or a 2nd class day ticket plus a half-fare card. With the class upgrade, you can treat yourself to a one-day upgrade and use all public transport vehicles in 1st class. If you also book a bike day ticket or a dog day ticket, the 1st class applies automatically to those as well.
Benefits of 1st class:
- More legroom, wider seats, individually adjustable seats
- Power outlets in every compartment
- Seating arrangements for two or single passengers
- Cars with business zones and quiet zones
Make sure to check the timetable for the services available on the chosen train.
On the go with a wheelchair
- Travelers using wheelchairs increasingly find transport with low-floor access.
- The SBB Callcenter Handicap arranges assistance for transfers where platforms haven’t been raised or floors aligned yet. It helps you plan barrier-free travel or if you need support on the go.
- Ships are almost entirely wheelchair accessible in 2nd class, provided the wheelchairs are manual. Access in 1st class is only partial.
Out and about with a stroller
- If possible, you should use a foldable stroller. It fits almost anywhere.
On the Road with Your Dog
- Dogs up to a shoulder height of 30 cm travel for free. Condition: the dog is placed in a suitable basket or transport box and carried as hand luggage under the seat. As soon as it is no longer in the container, it needs its own ticket.
- For all other dogs, a ticket is generally required. As a combination with a day ticket, a dog day ticket is recommended.
What's included
Class upgrade for a whole day in the 1st class
SBB Day Pass plus Half Fare Travelcard or GA must be available
Meeting point
Alle ÖV-Haltestellen, schweizweit
Zürich HB, Bahnhofpl., 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Important information
- Requirement: GA or half-fare card combined with a day pass
- valid on the GA network
- Check the timetable on the travel day via the SBB website or app.
Operator
Operated by
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Verified operator
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