Bicycle carry-on – reservations
The most important bicycle carry-on information for postbuses
Places are limited. Please pay special attention to this symbol
Reservations are essential for groups of six people or more; please see relevant timetable for details: www.official-swiss-timetable.ch.
Biking your way through Switzerland
Important for you to know: On some PostBus routes, taking a bicycle requires a reservation. The Day Card for bikes and the annual bike pass (GA) from SBB and other transport providers are valid for the entire PostBus network. Passengers do not need to purchase an additional ticket for their bike on the Postbus.
Publicar
Most cases, there is very little space available for bicycles on PubliCar vehicles. Please discuss bicycle transport options when placing your order. All contact information can be found at www.postauto.ch/publicar.
Berne Region
Bicycle carry-on – Berne Region
Berne Region
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: 0848 100 222
Monday - Friday 7.30 - 12.00 / 13.00 - 17.00 hrs. - email: kundenberatung@postauto.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: +41 58 448 20 08
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 12.00 / 13.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Saturday (seasonal) 09.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Sunday (seasonal) to the answering machine or via email - email: zentralalpen@postauto.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 – Graubünden Region
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 (express routes)
The transportation of bikes is restricted. As an alternative, the regional buses running between Thusis-San Bernardino-Bellinzona (timetable 90.541) can be used. For connections between Chur and Thusis, please use the Rhaetian Railway.
Route: Zernez–Müstair–Malles/Mals
Reservations for bicycles are required on this route. There is no guarantee of transportation. Departure 107 at 09.34 hrs. is excluded from bicycle transportation.
Reservations and information:
- Tel. +41 81 856 10 90
Daily from 08.00 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 18.00 hrs.
Route: Fuldera–Lü, 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-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 carry-on – Eastern Switzerland Region
Reservations and information:
- Tel. +41 58 386 73 44
Mon. - Fri. 08.00 - 11.30 / 13.30 - 16.00 hrs. - email: ostschweiz@postauto.ch
Route |
Line |
Comments |
Reservations and information |
---|---|---|---|
80.790 |
Nesslau–Wildhaus–Buchs (route 790) |
Bicycle trailers; reservations required |
Phone +41 58 386 73 44 |
80.792 |
Nesslau–Schwägalp (route 792) |
Bicycle trailers; reservations required |
Phone +41 58 386 73 44 |
Routes with bike racks
Number |
Route |
Note |
Reservations and information |
---|---|---|---|
72.504 |
Glarus–Klöntal (Route 504) |
Bike racks |
Phone +41 58 386 73 44 |
80.441 |
Flums–Flumserberg (Flumserberg Route) |
Bike racks |
Phone +41 58 386 73 44 |
80.451 |
Bad Ragaz–Pfäfers–Valens–Vättis–Gigerwald (Route 451) |
Bike racks |
Phone +41 58 386 73 44 |
Ticino Region
Bicycle carry-on – Ticino Region
Reservations and information:
- Tel. 0840 852 852
- email: ticino@autopostale.ch
Valid on all routes on the official timetable, with the exception of those where “no bicycle transportation” is indicated and on routes in Bellinzona and the surrounding area, where the transportation of bicycles is not permitted.
Space is limited; bicycles can therefore only be carried providing there is sufficient space available and you do not obstruct the other passengers. There is no guarantee of transportation.
Wallis Region
Bicycle carry-on – Wallis Region
Brig branch
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: +41 58 386 69 00
- email: wallis@postauto.ch
On the routes Brig–Simplon Pass–Gondo, Visp–Moosalp, Goppenstein–Fafleralp - as well as on early departures on the routes from Obergoms: Ulrichen–Nufenen, Oberwald–Grimsel and Oberwald–Furka, PostBus utilises bike trailers with a transport capacity for up to 20 bikes. On most other routes the postbuses can transport up to 5 bikes.
During the summer season, Postbuses are equipped with a special trailer offering space for up to 20 bikes on the following routes:
Valais region (mid-June – October)
- daily at 9.12 h from Visp direction Moosalp
- daily at 9.18 h from Brig direction Simplon pass – Gondo
- daily at 10.18 h from Brig direction Simplon pass – Gondo
- daily at 13.17 h from Gondo direction Simplon pass – Brig
- daily at 14.17 h from Gondo direction Simplon pass – Brig
- Goppenstein-Fafleralp: on all routes
Reservation: +41 27 939 21 21
Bicycle tickets are available for purchase directly from your PostBus driver.
+41 58 386 69 00 oder E-mail: wallis@postbus.ch
or directly online: www.resabike.ch*
*Online reservations are not yet available on all routes. The list of available routes is provided at: www.resabike.ch
Please note that reservations are accepted by telephone or e-mail, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. For journeys on Sunday and Monday, please make your reservation by Friday, 4 p.m.
Central Alps region (make a reservation at Bern region)
- daily at 8.45 h from Oberwald direction Grimsel Pass
- 22 June to 13 October 2019
- 7.37 h from Ulrichen direction Nufenen Pass
- daily 1 July to 18 August 2019
- 22 June to 30 June 2019 and 24 August to 13 October 2019 only on Saturday and Sunday
- daily at 9.42 h from Oberwald direction Furka Pass
- 22 June to 13 October 2019
Passengers wishing to carry bicycles on these routes must make a reservation by 16.00 hrs. on the evening before travel via the telephone number +41 58 448 20 08 or by email: zentralalpen@postauto.ch. Space is limited.
Sion branch
Linie |
Strecke |
---|---|
12.142 |
Aigle–Vionnaz–Torgon |
12.143 |
Aigle–Corbeyrier |
12.171 |
Le Sépey–Leysin |
12.173 | Le Sépey – Col des Mosses |
12.174 | Château – Col des Mosses |
12.213 |
Martigny–Trient |
12.214 |
Martigny–Ravoire |
12.215 |
Martigny–Chemin |
12.242 | Sembrancher - Levron |
12.251 |
Le Châble–Verbier |
12.252 |
Le Châble–Bruson |
12.253 |
Le Châble–Fionnay–Sarreyer-Mauvoisin |
12.312 |
Riddes–Leytron–Ovronnaz |
12.331 |
Sion–Erde–Aven–Daillon |
12.332 |
Sion–Aven–Derborence |
12.341 | Sion–Savièse |
12.342 |
Sion–Savièse–Arbaz |
12.343 |
Sion–Mayens-de-la-Zour |
12.344 |
Sion–Sanetsch |
12.351 |
Sion–Ayent–Anzère |
12.352 | Sion–Ayent–Barrage du Tseuzier |
12.353 | Sion–Ayent–Crans-sur-Sierre |
12.354 | Sion–Signèse–St-Romain |
12.361 |
Sion–Condémines–Basse Nendaz |
12.362 |
Sion–Nendaz–Siviez |
12.363 |
Sion–Veysonnaz |
12.364 | Sion–Les Mayens-de-Sion–Mayens-de-l’Ours |
12.381/12.382 |
Sion–Evolène–Les Haudères–Arolla |
12.383 |
Sion–Les Haudères–La Forclaz–Ferpède |
12.386 |
Sion–St-Martin–Eison |
12.387 |
St-Martin–Praz Jean |
12.388 |
Sion–Vernamiège–Nax–Mayens-de-Nax |
12.392 | (Riddes) Isérables-La Tzoumaz |
12.441 |
Sierre–Chalais–Vercorin |
12.451 |
Sierre–Vissoie |
12.452 |
Sierre–Vissoie–Grimentz–Moiry |
12.453 |
Sierre–Vissoie–Zinal |
12.454 |
Sierre–Vissoie–Chandolin |
12.455 |
Zinal–Grimentz–Moiry |
Bicycle transport is limited. Reservations are appreciated and are given preference. Large trailers for groups are available on request.
Reservations and information:
Tel. +41 58 341 24 00 or email: valais@carpostal.ch
or directly online: www.resabike.ch*
Online reservations are not yet available on all routes. The list of available routes is provided at: www.resabike.ch.
For the following routes in Val d'Anniviers and Vercorin (12.441, 12.451, 12.452, 12.453, 12.454, 12.455):
Specially provided bike trailers are available with space for up to 20 bikes. A reservation is nevertheless strongly recommended given the large number of bicycles transported on these routes.
Western Switzerland Region
Bicycle carry-on – Western Switzerland Region
Bike –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 - Friday 08.00 - 12.00 h and 13.00 - 17.00 hrs.
Central Switzerland Region
Bicycle carry-on – Central Switzerland Region
Reservations and information:
- By telephone: +41 58 448 06 22
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 12.00 / 13.30 - 17.00 hrs. - email: zentralschweiz@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. bicycles) |
60.232 | Entlebuch–Gfellen–Langis (max. 3 bicycles) |
60.233 | Entlebuch–Hasle LU–Heiligkreuz–Schüpfheim (max. 3 bicycles) |
60.234 | Schüpfheim–Hasle LU–Bramboden |
60.241 | Schüpfheim–Flühli–Sörenberg–(Giswil) |
60.251 | Escholzmatt–Marbach–Schangnau–Kemmeriboden |
60.261 | Menznau–Menzberg |
60.312 | Stans–Ennetmoos–Kerns–Sarnen |
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 |
Central Alps
The Central Alps, with the Gotthard, Nufenen, Furka, Grimsel and Susten passes form part of the Bernese Oberland Region. Reservations required.
Reservations and information:
- Tel. 058 448 20 08
- email: zentralalpen@postauto.ch
Reservations for Saturdays and Sundays can be accepted only if they are received at least 48 hours prior to departure.
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