SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland. It operates the main east–west track in the Swiss Plateau area calling all larger Swiss cities and many smaller ones, and the north–south routes through the Alps via the Gotthard Line (Milano-Chiasso-Lugano-Luzern/Zurich-Basel line) and the Simplon Tunnel (Domodossola to Brig-Lausanne-Geneva line). With the Day Pass for dogs or the GA Travelcard for dogs, you can take your four-legged friend with you on board. Small dogs up to 30 cm high at the top of their shoulder blades can travel free of charge as carriage hand luggage provided they are in a carrier, basket or other suitable container. All other dogs traveling in passenger carriages or luggage vans must always pay second-class half fare or the stipulated minimum fare (1-day travelpass for dogs, GA travelcard for dogs) if there is one. Dogs can only be put on seats when in suitable carriers. You must buy a half price 2nd class ticket for each seat occupied in this way. Day Card for dogs: if you are in possession of a valid ticket, your dog can enjoy unlimited travel by train, boat, Postbus and most Swiss urban public transport services for a 1-day travelpass for dogs for just CHF 35. 1-day travelpasses for dogs and GAs travelcards for dogs can be used in both first and second class. However, the person accompanying the dog must hold a valid ticket for the appropriate class.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the SBB Railways pet policy
