Most trains in Switzerland—including regional and intercity services—do not require advance seat reservations. With a valid Swiss Travel Pass or point-to-point ticket, you can simply board and sit in any available seat.  

However, some panoramic trains do require or recommend seat reservations in advance:  

| Panoramic Trains That Require Reservations  

• Glacier Express  
• Bernina Express  
• Gotthard Panorama Express  
• GoldenPass Express (GPX): Montreux – Interlaken 

| Panoramic Trains With Recommended Reservations  

While not mandatory, it’s a good idea to reserve seats on certain panoramic trains (or on popular routes and peak times) to ensure seating availability and sit together with your travel companions. For example:  

• Luzern–Interlaken Express (LIX)  
• GoldenPass Belle Époque: Montreux – Zweisimmen 

How to Make Reservations  

You can book seat reservations directly on the GoByTrain website:  

• Homepage > Rail Pass > Seat Reservations  
• Homepage > More Services > Scenic Train Reservations  

!Note: Panoramic train reservations are subject to availability. Once we receive your reservation request, we’ll proceed with booking. If your selected date or train is fully booked, we will contact you to confirm whether you'd like to:  

• Change your travel date or time  
• Cancel your order for a full refund