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LuisTP · 2023-11-10T06:08:07+00:00

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LuisTP

Hello, we are from Spain, we are going to travel (2 adults and 2 children, 3 and 6 years old). We have a flight on December 6 with estimated arrival at 10:45 at Geneva airport. Our destination is Montreux and we want to go by train there. What type of tickets and schedule do you recommend I buy? , due to the issue of possible flight delays, etc. Thanks in advance.

RolandP

Hello LuisTP

Is this the only day you will use public transport services? We would have to know your entire itinerary in order to suggest a travel pass or other sort of reduced tickets. It is advisable to complete the trip planning first and, as the last step, to decide on the ticket.

As a general saying, if your overall ticket cost for the cost per person exceeds CHF 240, then the Swiss Half Fare Card is a great deal. It comes with the complimentary Swiss Family Card, with it, your 6 years old travels for free with you. Alternatively, there is the Junior Card for CHF 30, valid 1 year, with it, your 6 years old travels also for free when travelling with you.

For this single trip from Geneva Airport to Montreux:

2 full fare point-to tickets (CHF 35)
1 half fare point-to-point ticket (will be issued automatically when you enter the date of birth) (CHF 17.50)
The 3 year old does not need a ticket at all (children 6-15.99 years of age)

The suggested tickets are valid on any train/connection for that day.

Best regards,
Roland

LuisTP

RolandP Hello, thanks for your reply, We are only going to take the train for these two days: 6th December Geneve Airport to Montreux train Station (estimated flight arrival 10:45h), 8th December: Montreux train Station to Geneve Airport (estimated flight departure time: 18:00h) ,I’m worried about tickets for 6th December, because I don’t know what time or kind of ticket to select. Regards.

RolandP

Hello LuisTP

There is no need to be worried. Once you got here you will see how easy it is to travel by public transport in Switzerland.

A standard point-to-point ticket is always valid from today 00:00 until tomorrow at 5.00 a.m., no matter what departure time you choose. And, it is valid on any connection. Hence, it gives you full flexibility.

See my example: although I selected a departure time at 15:49, when I buy the ticket it reads 13 Nov 2023 00:00 till 14 Nov 2023 5:00. So it is valid for any connection for 1 single ride.

Simply do not buy Supersaver tickets. They are valid for a certain time only.

All clear now? 🙂

Kind regards,
Roland

LuisTP

Thank you very much!!
Regards.