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Tickets are compulsory on all BLS trains

Travellers must buy their ticket before departure

The ticket obligation means that all passengers are responsible for having their own ticket. Customers must have a valid ticket before starting their journey (actual departure). The purchase and ordering process (digitally purchased tickets) and the purchase of the travel authorisation (check-in) must be completed in full before the actual departure. Tickets are not sold on the train.

You can buy your ticket here

BLS Mobil Ticket & timetable app

Use the BLS app to quickly and easily buy regional travelcards and tickets for the whole of Switzerland or check the timetable. Thanks to the check-in and check-out function, you always have the right ticket with you - without the hassle of studying fare systems. Download the BLS Mobil app now and use the only public transport app that also speaks Bernese German.

BLS Webshop Buy a ticket, purchase a travelcard or book an excursion

Do you need a new regional travelcard, are you looking for inexpensive Supersaver Tickets and Saver Day Passes or are you planning a boat trip and need a ticket? You'll find the right ticket for every journey in the BLS webshop.

BLS Travel Centre Personal advice in your area

National and international tickets and reservations, excursions, holiday offers worldwide, travel insurance, luggage, event tickets, foreign currency and Travel Cash cards or BLS gift cards - the BLS Travel Centre is your one-stop shop.

Ticket machine Tickets for 1600 destinations in Switzerland

Get your ticket in just a few steps Our ticket machines are easy to operate via a touchscreen interface and also allow cashless payment. Buy tickets to around 1600 destinations in Switzerland.

E-Tickets

Electronic tickets (e-tickets) and automatic ticketing (AT) are becoming increasingly popular. They already account for the majority of all public transport tickets sold in Switzerland. They entitle the holder to travel on public transport in the same way as conventional paper tickets. However, e-tickets and automatic ticketing differ from paper tickets in certain respects. We have listed questions and answers here.

Goodwill policy

Goodwill and exceptions for the following stops:

Lattigen bei Spiez, Eifeld, Burgholz, Ringoldingen, Weissenburg, Enge i. S., Weissenbach, Grubenwald, Hohtenn and Eggerberg

For passengers travelling from these stops, our travel companions will be accommodating, i.e. you will receive tickets without a service surcharge of CHF 10.00. The condition is that you proactively report to the travel companion staff on the platform/when boarding.

Exception: class and route changes on accompanied trains

On BLS* accompanied trains, it is still possible to buy a class or route change on the train without a surcharge. The minimum price for a class change is CHF 10. This is not possible on unaccompanied BLS trains. However, we recommend that you buy the class and route change BEFORE the train departs as scheduled. You can change classes online at bls.ch, via the BLS Mobile smartphone app, at ticket machines or at the ticket counter.

*Accompanies BLS trains:

  • RE1 Bern–Spiez–Kandersteg–Brig (–Domodossola)
  • RE7 Bern–Langnau i.E.–Luzern
  • GPX Zweisimmen–Interlaken Ost
  • R11 Spiez–Zweisimmen

FAQs

Here you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding traveling without a valid ticket.

 

If you have any questions or problems, BLS Customer Service will also be happy to help you.

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