Explore Switzerland with children in a relaxed and affordable way
Hop on the train at the station, enjoy an entertaining journey and arrive at a stunning destination – public transport makes the journey a wonderful part of your leisure experience.
Why travelling by train with children is fun
It’s quite simple: it’s where your leisure time begins. Whether you want to share a snack, play a game together or enjoy the many benefits available during the journey – with a few tips and some information, you’ll have everything you need for a relaxed journey with the children.
Depending on the train you choose, the family coach may have a playground on wheels, where your children can let off steam to their heart’s content.
There are also often family zones where fold-out tables mean you can park the pram and have fun doing things like playing board games or drawing.
On selected routes, the MärliTrax is also a fun way to pass the time – children can listen to fabulous fairy tales and exciting stories which teach them all about the sights of Switzerland. And listening to music together is fun too, of course.
When you get hungry, you can make yourself comfortable in the bistro or in the dining car. There is even a children’s menu and card games that you can play at the table. And something that’s always nice when you travel by train: just looking out the window and enjoying Switzerland.
Attractive family offers
Enjoy the many benefits of taking the train and travel for even less too – attractive family offers make it possible.
Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge on public transport throughout Switzerland. If you have children aged at least 6 and under 16, the Junior Travelcard is available for just CHF 30 per year. With this travelcard, children who are accompanied by a parent can travel on public transport throughout Switzerland free of charge for one year.
If your child tends to travel with their grandparents, nanny or neighbours, for example, the Children’s Co-Travelcard is also available for CHF 30 per year. Alternatively, there’s the Day Pass for Children from CHF 19. More info at sbb.ch.
BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES
- Family Coach – our onboard playground
- Spacious Family Zones
- MärliTrax – Stories and information especially for children
- Bistro – Children’s menus and games to keep the kids busy while they wait
- Free travel for children under 6
- 6 – 16 year olds accompanied by an adult can use the Junior Travelcard for only CHF 30 per year
