Travelling with a bike
PostBus will transport you and your bicycle to the starting point of your tour. Here you can find the most important information about loading your bicycle and routes that require reservations.
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General bicycle transport
- The self-loading rule applies. Bicycles must be loaded by the passenger themselves or hung up if devices are available.
- Bicycles can generally be carried on routes that do not require reservations.
- Due to limited space, bicycle transport in the vehicle may not be possible or is restricted. Please observe any notes in the timetable.
- Wheelchairs and buggies always have priority. In addition, the safety of other passengers is paramount. No bicycles may be placed in the aisles. The entrances and exits must also be kept clear. In case of doubt, the driver will decide whether the bike may be transported.
- There is no guarantee that the bike will be transported: if the bike cannot be carried due to lack of space, you will have to switch to a later service.
- Routes without bicycle transport: there are routes on which bicycle transport is not possible. They are marked with the corresponding pictogram in the online timetable.
Bicycle transport on routes subject to reservation
From 2025, bicycle reservations will be mandatory on selected Postbus tourist routes during the summer season from May to October. These routes have a high number of bicycles throughout the cycling season, and the obligation to reserve prevents unexpected disappointments due to insufficient capacity. The benefit for you: you receive a guarantee that your bicycle will be transported.
This pictogram in the timetable indicates the routes subject to reservation in the SBB Mobile app, sbb.ch or on postbus.ch:
Reservations for bicycles are mandatory in summer in Graubünden, Central Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland, Valais and, in some cases, French-speaking Switzerland and Eastern Switzerland. The summer season generally lasts from the beginning of May to October. For the time being, this requirement does not apply to Ticino.
Reserve your bicycle transport space conveniently via the SBB app, in the SBB online shop or at a counter.
You pay CHF 2.00 per reservation (in addition to the bike ticket or subscription). This amount applies for one whole travel route, e.g. from Zurich to Lenzerheide by train and Postbus.
What should you pay attention to with special bikes?
- Folded bikes or bikes packed in carry bags count as hand luggage and are carried free of charge. Special travel bags such as the TranZBagTarget not accessible are suitable for transporting such bikes. These travel bags are available in luggage acceptance points in some railway stations or online at SBB.
- Scooters/e-scooters with a wheel diameter of up to 30 cm on the largest wheel (smaller than 12 inches), whether folded or not, count as hand luggage and are carried free of charge.
Scooters/e-scooters with a wheel diameter of 30 cm or more are treated in the same way as accompanied, unpacked bicycles and are subject to a fee. - Special bikes (such as tandem bicycles, recumbent bicycles or tricycles) that do not fit into the normal bike racks or are longer than 2 m cannot be transported. This also applies to bicycle trailers with a width of 60 cm or more.
Ticket information
Discover the wide range of fare options and discounts that are available depending on your existing travelcards and tickets. A comprehensive overview of the options you can benefit from is shown under Tickets.
