Traveling with Your Bike on Swiss Public Transport

Switzerland's integrated public transport system is among the best in the world and remarkably bike-friendly. Combining cycling with trains, buses and boats lets you reach high mountain valleys without riding every transfer kilometre.

Bikes on Trains

Most SBB trains carry bikes in dedicated bike compartments marked with a bicycle pictogram. You need a separate bike ticket (a day pass for bikes is excellent value), and on InterCity and many peak-season routes a bike reservation is mandatory. Self-service loading is the norm, so be ready to lift your bike into the compartment.

Bikes on PostBus

The yellow PostBus network reaches remote valleys and pass roads. Space for bikes is limited and must usually be reserved in advance, especially on popular alpine routes, so plan ahead during summer.

Bikes on Boats

Lake steamers on Lake Geneva, Lake Lucerne and others carry bikes for a small surcharge, offering a scenic and relaxing link between cycling regions.

Tickets and Passes

A daily bike pass covers all trains, most buses and boats for one day. If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, note that it does not automatically include bike transport, so you still need a bike ticket.

Tips for Seamless Multi-Modal Travel

• Reserve bike spaces early for InterCity trains and PostBus in summer.
• Use the SBB Mobile app to check which trains accept bikes.
• Travel outside rush hour for more space and a calmer experience.

Want help combining trains and riding into one smooth trip? See our cycling tours or read how to travel to Switzerland with your bike.