Train operators in Switzerland

Switzerland is renowned for having one of the world's most punctual and densely used rail networks, with infrastructure managed by the Federal Office of Transport alongside SBB CFF FFS as the dominant national operator. The network is notable for its seamless integration of mainline, regional, and mountain railways — including iconic rack-railways and narrow-gauge lines. Switzerland has an great choice of international train services, including high-speed Lyria services to Paris, Eurocity trains to northern Italy, ICE trains to Germany and Railjets to Austria.

Network length
5,300 km

Highest rail point
3,500 m above sea level

Major train operators in Switzerland

SBB

Switzerland’s national rail operator, offering long-distance, regional, and commuter services with frequent and highly reliable connections.

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BLS

Swiss railway company and infrastructure owner operating in central Switzerland. BLS also runs Glacier Express (in cooperation with RhB) and the trains on the Golden Pass Line (in cooperation with MOB).

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Rhätische Bahn

Swiss railway company operating in Graubünden. Rhätische Bahn also runs trains on the Bernina Express route (incl. the Bernina Express itself) and, in cooperation with BLS, manages the operation of the Glacier Express.

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Other operators in Switzerland

Appenzeller Bahnen

Regional Swiss rail operator
Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB)

Swiss regional rail operator
České Dráhy

Czech national railway company and dominant operator in the Czech Republic.
Chemins de fer du Jura

Regional train operator in the Swiss canton of Jura
Deutsche Bahn

🇩🇪 German national railway company operating high-speed and long-distance services within Germany and into neighbouring countries. Also operates regional and local trains in Germany.
Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi

Private transport operator in the Swiss canton of Ticino
Gornergrat Bahn (GGB)

Private rail operator of the Gornergrat cog railway in Switzerland
Léman Express

Cross-border regional express service between France and Switzerland
Lyria

High-speed train operator running international TGV Lyria services between France in Switzerland
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Swiss regional rail operator
MAV

Hungarian national railway company
Montreux-Oberland Bernois Railway (MOB)

Swiss railway company operating in south-west Switzerland
Nyon–St-Cergue–Morez Railway

Private rail operator in the Swiss canton of Vaad
ÖBB

Austrian national railway company operating high-speed and long-distance services within Austria and into neighbouring countries, including night trains. Also operates regional and local trains in Austria.
RegionAlps

Swiss rail company operating in the canton of Wallis
Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS)

Regional transport operator in the cantons of Bern and Solothurn
Rigi Bahnen

Swiss transport operator
Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB)

Swiss railway company operating, among other services, the Treno Gottardo and the Voralpen-Express.
SNCF

🇫🇷 SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français) is France's state-owned railway company. SNCF runs almost all long-distance services in France. Regional and local services, while generally run by SNCF, are operated in cooperation with France's regional administrations.
Thurbo

Swiss publicly-owned rail operator in eastern Switzerland
Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi

Swiss transport company operating in and around Lugano
Transports Publics du Chablais

Swiss transport operator in the canton of Vaad and Wallis
Transports publics Fribourgeois

Swiss public transport operator in the canton of Fribourg
Travys

Swiss public transport operator in the canton of Vaad
Trenitalia

Italy’s national railway operator, providing high-speed, long-distance, regional, and international train services across the country and beyond.
Trenord

Trenord operates regional trains in Lombardy, Italy, providing commuter and local connections with frequent stops.
Zentralbahn

Swiss railway company