Review: SBB Railways Switzerland

Imagine the scenario, if you will. Two parents, two small children, one Granny, three large suitcases, two small suitcases and two trunkies (sit and ride animal cases for the unitiated!) waiting at Geneva railway station strategically planning our alighting the train for a two hour journey.

Four minutes to board. Not a guard in sight. Granny jumped on firmly gripping two children followed by Mum leaping on with two small bags and Dad throwing on the cases and trunkies for us to catch. Dad hopped on without a minute to spare as the doors started to close.

The train was four minutes late which is virtually a crime in Switzerland . Profuse apologies were given as we sat down, promising to make up the time and it did!

Squeaky clean trains, smooth ride and very quiet. Fabulous views along Lake Geneva.

Also unheard of where I live is that the buses were waiting for the trains to arrive to take us to our final destinations. Joined up thinking!

Tickets for combined train and bus can be bought at the airport.

One tip – if the four minutes to board worries you – you can ask for assistance.

• Customer service
• Cleanliness
• Facilities
• Punctuality
• Booking process
• Toilets

This review is solely based on the opinion of a Silver Travel Advisor member and not of Silver Travel Advisor Ltd.