Book early and save: Yes*
Online bookings open: up to a month ahead of the travel date.
*If you book Supersaver tickets - see our Swiss Tickets guide for advice on how to book these tickets.
You may need to search through the departures to find these 'Supersaver' tickets using the ‘earlier’ and ‘later’ button. So try and be flexible with your departure and arrival times.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the SBB (Swiss national railways) website is available
HERE.
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If you will be making a day trip to Chur from Zurich, be open to the possibility that Saver Day Passes are likely to be a cheaper option than booking return tickets.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the SBB (Swiss national railways) website is available HERE.
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Seat reservations:
Seat reservations are optional on Swiss IC trains, so seats won't be assigned when booking online.
You can book reservations online for journeys by these IC trains, AFTER you have booked a ticket, by using the SBB (Swiss national railways) seat reservation service - OR request a reservation when booking at a station ticket office.
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Travelling with a rail pass:
Rail pass users can jump on any train, without having to make reservations.