Seat selection on IC trains

cparke · 2023-06-11T19:21:51+00:00

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cparke

I’m considering reserving seats on Intercity (IC) trains. I’ve gone through the SBB process, but it seems they are just tells me the seat type (Window, Aisle, etc.) but doesn’t let me choose the actual seat. So is the seat number something SBB must auto-select and tell me later? Separately, how restrictive on noise and speaking is sitting in the business coach?

RolandP

Hello cparke

As you are mentioning the business coach I assume you wish to travel in 1st class.

As a general saying, there is no need to reserve seats on IC trains, unless you wish to travel on the Zurich to Bern route (or v.v.) during rush hours, or you are a party of multiple people. There are usually enough seats available in 1st class.

You cannot choose the exact seat; while making a seat reservation, the system will simply allocate you a seat according to your given seat preference.

The business compartment is destined for business people, calls and talks are allowed provided the conversations are conducted at a reasonable volume and do not disturb fellow passengers.

Kind regards,
Roland

Btw, we do have an English-speaking SBB community, too: SBB (EN) - SBB CFF FFS Community