SBB Mobile
Switzerland's national rail app with live timetables and ticketing.
What SBB Mobile is
SBB Mobile is the official app of Switzerland's national railway, offering live timetables, journey planning, and ticket purchases for trains, plus connecting buses, trams, boats, and cable cars across the country. Travelers use it as the single source for Swiss public-transport schedules and to buy and store tickets on their phone.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Nationwide journey planner covering trains, buses, trams, and boats
- ✓Live departure times, platform numbers, and disruption alerts
- ✓Mobile ticketing for point-to-point trips and many passes
- ✓Saved tickets shown directly in the app for inspection
- ✓Door-to-door routing including connecting local transport
Good to know
- Buying tickets and getting live data needs an internet connection, though saved tickets can be shown once downloaded
- An account is required to purchase tickets, and a payment method must be set up
- Swiss train tickets are time- or date-bound, so buy for the correct travel period
- Some discount fares and passes have conditions, so read what each ticket covers before buying
Tips from the road
- Connect to Wi-Fi or have a working data plan to pull live platform changes, which happen frequently in Switzerland
- If you have a Swiss Travel Pass or Half-Fare card, link or select it so fares are calculated correctly
- Download or screenshot your ticket before boarding in case you lose signal in tunnels or rural areas
- Check the same app for the connecting bus or boat, since many scenic routes integrate seamlessly
When to reach for it
Use SBB Mobile as your default for any public transport in Switzerland, where it gives the most accurate live timetables and lets you skip ticket machines.
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SBB Mobile — frequently asked
Can I buy train tickets in the SBB Mobile app?
Yes. You can purchase point-to-point tickets and many passes in the app, with an account and a saved payment method set up first.
Does the app cover buses and boats too?
Yes. It plans journeys across Switzerland's integrated network, including connecting buses, trams, and boats, not just trains.
Do I need internet to use my ticket?
Live timetables and purchases need a connection, but a ticket already saved in the app can be shown for inspection, so download it before you board.