Bicycle reservations
Your bicycle reservation
PostBus would be happy to transport you and your bicycle to the starting point of your tour. On this page, you will find a list of routes for which bicycle reservations are mandatory or recommended.
Berne Region
Bicycle carry-on – Berne Region
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: 0848 100 222
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m. - email: kundenberatung@postbus.ch
Please pay special attention to this symbol in the official timetable;
During the summer season, postbuses are equipped with practical bicycle racks at the rear of the vehicle, except for minibuses and vehicles operating in urban areas. There is no guarantee of transportation.
Number |
Route |
Notes |
---|---|---|
31.057 |
Gurzelen–Uetendorf |
No bicycle transportation |
31.067 |
Aeschiried–Suld, Pochtenfall |
No bicycle transportation |
31.220 |
Kiental, Tschingel–Griesalp, Kurhaus |
No bicycle transportation |
Number |
Route |
Notes |
---|---|---|
30.323 |
(Thurnen–)Riggisberg–Gurnigel–Schwarzenburg |
Reservations phone +41 31 808 15 15 (08.00 - 17.00 hrs.) |
12.181 |
Gstaad–Lauenen(–Lauenensee) |
Reservations phone 0848 100 222 (Mon - Fri 07.30 - 12.00 / 13.00 - 17.00 hrs) |
Central Alps Region
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: 0848 100 222
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m.
Saturday (seasonal) 9 a.m.–12 noon / 1. p.m.–4. p.m.
Sunday (seasonal) to the answering machine or via email - email: kundenberatung@postbus.ch
Space for bicycle transportation is limited and reservations are required on the following routes across the mountain passes of the Central Alps. Reservations for bicycles are accepted no later than 16.00 hrs. on the day before travel. As a general rule, we recommend that reservations are made 48 hours prior to departure.
Reservations are required on the following routes:
Number |
Route |
---|---|
12.681 | Andermatt–Furka–Oberwald |
31.161 |
Meiringen–Grimsel–Oberwald |
31.162 |
Meiringen–Susten–Göschenen–Andermatt |
31.164 |
Meiringen–Schwarzwaldalp |
31.171 |
Innertkirchen–Guttannen–Handegg |
31.172 |
Innertkirchen–Gadmen–Obermaad |
62.110 |
Airolo–S. Gottardo–Andermatt |
62.111 |
Airolo–All’Acqua–Passo della Novena/Nufenen Pass–Oberwald |
62.110 |
Airolo–S. Gottardo–Andermatt |
Graubünden Region
Bicycle carry-on in Graubünden
During the summer season, postbuses are equipped with practical bicycle racks at the rear of the vehicle, except for minibuses and vehicles operating in urban areas. There is no guarantee of transportation. If a bicycle cannot be carried due to lack of capacity, it will be taken on the next postbus trip. Please see the relevant timetable for details and contact information: www.fahrplanfelder.ch.
Routes in Chur
During the summer months, there is increased capacity for bicycle transportation (bike racks at the back of the bus). However, there is no guarantee of transportation. It is not possible to make reservations for bikes.
Route: Chur–San Bernardino–Bellinzona
The transportation of bikes is restricted. As an alternative, the regional buses running between Thusis–San Bernardino–Bellinzona (timetable 62.214 and 90.541) can be used. For connections between Chur and Thusis, please use the Rhaetian Railway.
Route: Zernez–Müstair–Malles/Mals
Departure 81111 at 09.34 hrs. is excluded from bicycle transportation.
Reservations (6 bicycles and more) and information:
- Tel. +41 81 856 10 90
- Mon–Fri from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m
Route: Stelvio route and Fuldera–Val Vau
Limited bicycle transportation; reservations are required.
Reservations by 19.00 hrs. on the evening before travel Tel. +41 81 858 51 66
Route: Martina–Mals/Malles
These routes are served by SAD Nahverkehr AG, Bozen; No transport of e-bikes. Reservation not possible.
Bicycle loading and unloading available only at the following stops:
- Martina, cunfin
- Nauders, Mühle
- Reschen/Resia
- Burgeis/Burgusio
- Mals, railway station / Malles, stazione
Route: Martina–Landeck
Limited bicycle transportation. No e-bike transportation. No reservations are accepted.
Bus-Taxi Routes, Lower Engadine
No bicycle transportation available on the following routes:
- Scuol–Ftan
- Scuol–Ardez–Guarda
- Scuol–Vulpera–Tarasp
- Scuol–Sent -Sur En
Route: St. Moritz–Menaggio–Lugano (Palm-Express)
No bicycle transportation available on this route
Route: Splügen–Monte Spluga–Chiavenna
No bicycle transportation available on this route
Groups
Reservations are essential for groups of six people or more; please see the relevant timetable for details: www.fahrplanfelder.ch.
Northern Switzerland Region
Bicycle carry-on – Northern Switzerland Region
Reservations and information:
- Tel. +41 58 667 13 60
- email: nord@postbus.ch
Buses equipped with bike racks from May to October on this route:
40.012 Solothurn–Günsberg–Oberbalmberg
Eastern Switzerland Region
Bicycle transport in eastern Switzerland
Reservations and information:
- Tel. 0848 071 081
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–12 noon / 2 p.m.–5 p.m. - email: ost@postbus.ch
Route |
Line |
Comments |
Reservations and information |
---|---|---|---|
80.790 |
Nesslau–Wildhaus–Buchs (route 790) |
Bicycle trailers; reservations required |
Phone 0848 071 081 |
80.792 |
Nesslau–Schwägalp (route 792) |
Bicycle trailers; reservations required |
Phone 0848 071 081 |
Routes with bike racks
Number |
Route |
Note |
Reservations and information |
---|---|---|---|
72.504 |
Glarus–Klöntal (Route 504) |
Bike racks |
Phone 0848 071 081 |
80.441 |
Flums–Flumserberg (Flumserberg Route) |
Bike racks |
Phone 0848 071 081 |
80.451 |
Bad Ragaz–Pfäfers–Valens–Vättis–Gigerwald (Route 451) |
Bike racks |
Phone 0848 071 081 |
Ticino Region
Transport of bicycles – Ticino region
Wherever available, bicycles can be transported on the five-space racks (three-space racks for small vehicles) attached to the back of the vehicles. Alternatively, they may be transported inside the vehicle when possible.
The transport of bicycles is permitted on a restricted basis, and transport is not guaranteed.
The conditions for transport inside vehicles are set out below:
Routes | Number of bikes |
---|---|
In vehicles with and without racks on regional routes | Max. two bicycles |
In vehicles on routes 1, 2 and 3 of the Bellinzona urban transport network (TPB) | Max. two bicycles |
In vehicles on routes 4, 5 and 8 of TPB | Max. one bicycle |
Bicycles can be transported on all services on working days, from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
No restrictions apply on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Bicycles can be transported in vehicles only if sufficient space is available on the platform.
Priority is given to the transport of persons, wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The safety of other passengers must be guaranteed at all times.
The bicycles must be loaded on to the vehicles by the passengers themselves.
If the bicycle cannot be transported due to capacity, the next service must be awaited.
The company does not assume any responsibility for any damage caused to third parties or to the bicycles.
The transport of bicycles is not permitted on the following routes:
62.118 Faido Posta–Faido Stazione–Osco
62.119 Faido Stazione–Tengia–Carì–Predelp
62.123 Lavorgo–Chironico
62.124 Faido–Lavorgo–Sobrio
62.213 Giubiasco–Vigana–Paiardi–S. Antonino
62.271 Bellinzona night bus (Northern route)
62.272 Bellinzona night bus (Central route)
62.273 Bellinzona night bus (Southern route)
62.274 Bellinzona night bus (Artore route)
62.325 Russo–Gresso–Vergeletto
62.331 Cevio–Cerentino–Bosco/Gurin
62.332 Cerentino–Cimalmotto
62.334 Bignasco–Peccia–Fusio
62.335 Peccia–Piano di Peccia
62.352 Transport of bicycles not permitted on certain routes (Magadino–Orgnana, Magadino–Fosano)
62.357 Ranzo–S. Abbondio
62.358 Ranzo–Scaiano
62.421 Bioggio–Gaggio–Cimo–Vernate–Agno
62.426 Ponte Tresa–Sessa–Astano–Novaggio
62.428 Ponte Tresa–Castelrotto–Novaggio on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
62.438 Olivella–Vico Morcote–Melide
62.474 Capriasca Night Express
62.473 Collina d’Oro Night Express
62.516 Muggio–Scudellate–Roncapiano
62.521 Castel S. Pietro–Casima–Muggio
62.522 Mendrisio–Somazzo
62.526 Mendrisio–Meride–Serpiano
More information
- Tel. 0840 852 852
- E-mail: ticino@autopostale.ch
Wallis Region
Bicycle carry-on – Wallis Region
PostBus uses bicycle trailers with a transport capacity of up to 20 bicycles on some routes and on the early morning routes from Obergoms: Ulrichen–Nufenen, Oberwald–Grimsel and Oberwald–Furka. On most other routes, the postbuses can transport up to five bicycles.
Valais region (mid-May to October)
Upper Valais:
During the summer season, postbuses with a special trailer for up to 20 bicycles are used on the following routes in the Upper Valais region:
Service |
Route |
---|---|
12.591 |
Goppenstein–Blatten–Fafleralp on all routes |
12.528 |
Visp–Bürchen–Moosalp daily at 9.12 a.m. from Visp. |
12.551 |
St. Niklaus–Grächen daily at: |
12.624 |
Brig–Naters–Blatten bei Naters |
12.631 |
Brig–Simplon–Gondo–Iselle–Domodossola |
Lower Valais:
Bicycles can be transported on the following routes in Lower Valais:
Service |
Route |
---|---|
12.142 |
Aigle–Vionnaz–Torgon |
12.213 |
Martigny–Trient–Le Châtelard VS, Frontière |
12.214 |
Martigny–Ravoire |
12.312 |
Riddes–Leytron–Ovronnaz |
12.331 |
Sion–Erde–Aven |
12.332 |
Aven–Derborence |
12.341 |
Sion–Savièse |
12.342 |
Sion–Savièse–Arbaz–Anzère |
12.343 |
St-Germain (Savièse)–Mayens-de-la-Zour |
12.344 |
St-Germain (Savièse)–Barrage du Sanetsch |
12.351 |
Sion–Ayent–Anzère |
12.352 |
Sion–Ayent–Barrage du Tseuzier |
12.353 |
Sion–Ayent–Crans-sur-Sierre |
12.354 |
Sion-Signèse (Ayent)–St-Romain (Ayent) |
12.361 |
Sion–Aproz–Condémines–Basse–Nendaz |
12.362 |
Sion–Nendaz–Siviez |
12.363 |
Sion–Veysonnaz |
12.364 |
Sion–Les Mayens de Sion–Mayens de l’Ours |
12.381 |
Sion–Evolène–Les Haudères Postbus with a special trailer for up to 20 bicycles daily at: |
12.382 |
Sion–Les Haudères–Arolla |
12.383 |
Sion–Les Haudères–La Forclaz VS–Ferpècle |
12.386 |
Sion–St-Martin VS–Eison |
12.388 |
Sion–Vernamiège–Nax–Mayens de Nax |
12.392 |
(Riddes)–Isérables–La Tzoumaz |
12.441 |
Sierre/Siders–Chippis–Chalais–Vercorin |
12.451 |
Sierre–Vissoie |
12.452 |
Sierre–Vissoie–Grimentz–Moiry |
12.453 |
Sierre–Vissoie–Zinal |
12.454 |
Vissoie–St.Luc–Chandolin |
12.455 |
Zinal–Grimentz–Moiry (shuttle bus in the summer) |
Bicycle tickets are available directly from PostBus drivers.
Central Alps (Register Bern region)
-
daily at 8.45 a.m. from Oberwald towards Grimsel Pass
25 June to 9 October 2022 -
at 7.37 a.m. from Ulrichen towards Nufenen Pass
daily 25 June to 9 October 2022 -
daily at 9.42 a.m. from Oberwald towards Furka Pass
25 June to 9 October 2022
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: 0848 100 222
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m.
Saturday (seasonal) 9 a.m.–12 noon / 1. p.m.–4. p.m.
Sunday (seasonal) to the answering machine or via email - email: kundenberatung@postbus.ch
Space for bicycle transportation is limited and reservations are required on the following routes across the mountain passes of the Central Alps. Reservations for bicycles are accepted no later than 16.00 hrs. on the day before travel. As a general rule, we recommend that reservations are made 48 hours prior to departure.
Western Switzerland Region
Bicycle carry-on – Western Switzerland Region
For the transportation of bicycles in the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Jura as well as in the Bernese Jura, we recommend that you always reserve your seats. The buses are not automatically equipped with bike racks.
Reservation and information:
By e-mail: ouest@carpostal.ch
By telephone: 0848 40 20 40
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–12 noon / 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Western Switzerland Region (mid-May to October)
During the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) in the summer season, a maximum of 5 bicycles can be transported on the lines below.
For the transport of bicycles on the following route, the number of seats is limited and a reservation is required:
Service | Route |
---|---|
10.362 |
Moudon–Mézières VD–Epalinges Croisettes |
10.683 | Mont d'Orzeires–Le Pont–Vaulion–Croy–Romainmôtier–Orbe |
10.720 | Allaman–col du Marchairuz–Le Brassus |
Bicycle tickets are available directly from PostBus drivers.
Register directly via the website: www.resabike.ch
Central Switzerland Region
Bicycle carry-on – Central Switzerland Region
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: 0848 100 222
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m. - email: kundenberatung@postauto.ch
On the following routes of the Central Switzerland Region, the postbuses are equipped with carriers for bicycle transport. Space is limited and therefore, reservations for bicycle transport are required.
Number |
Route |
---|---|
60.071 |
Luzern–Kriens–Eigenthal |
60.211 | Malters–Schwarzenberg–Eigenthal |
60.221 | Wolhusen–Romoos–Holzwäge |
60.231 | Entlebuch–Ebnet (max. 3. Velos) |
60.232 | Entlebuch–Gfellen–Langis (max. 2 Velos) |
60.233 | Entlebuch–Hasle LU–Heiligkreuz–Schüpfheim (max. 3 Velos) |
60.234 | Schüpfheim–Hasle LU–Bramboden |
60.241 | Schüpfheim–Flühli–Glaubenbielen, Parkplatz |
60.251 | Escholzmatt–Marbach–Schangnau–Kemmeriboden |
60.261 | Menznau–Menzberg |
60.310 | Stans–Ennetbürgen–Altdorf UR |
60.312 | Stans–Ennetmoos–Kerns–Sarnen |
60.321 | Stansstad–Obbürgen–Bürgenstock |
60.331 | Wolfenschiessen–Oberrickenbach |
60.341 | Sarnen–Kerns–Sand |
60.342 | Sarnen–Kägiswil–Alpnach Dorf |
60.343 | Sarnen-Melchtal-Stöckalp |
60.344 | Sarnen–Stalden–Langis |
60.345 | Sarnen–Oberwilen |
60.351 | Sarnen–Sachseln–Flüeli-Ranft |
60.408 | Flüelen–Urigen–Unterschächen |
60.409 | Flüelen–Klausen–Linthal |
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