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What this solves
Switzerland runs SBB and most PostAuto buses on a Sunday timetable every Sunday plus federal holidays (about 12 days a year). Trains every 30 minutes instead of every 15; mountain cable cars may close entirely; lake steamers shift to a 2–3 daily schedule. Travellers without this knowledge get stranded.
Federal holidays where shops close almost everywhere (in addition to Sundays): New Year, Berchtold's Day (Jan 2 in many cantons), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension, Whit Monday, Swiss National Day (Aug 1), Christmas, St Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
How to read the results
- Sunday timetable = roughly half the weekday frequency. Last train in the evening leaves about 1 hour earlier.
- Cable cars may close entirely. Pilatus runs every day but the last ascent is earlier; Titlis runs every day year-round.
- Lake steamers drop to 2–4 sailings per day. Lucerne–Flüelen runs all year but on a thin Sunday schedule in winter.
- PostAuto mountain buses may not run at all in shoulder season. Always check the route's calendar at postauto.ch.
What this calculator ignores
- Cantonal holidays — each canton has its own 1–2 day calendar; some are stricter than others.
- Construction works — SBB often runs reduced timetables on summer weekends.
- Live delays. Always verify with the SBB app on the day.
Common questions
Do night trains (NightJet) run on Sundays?
Yes. NightJet / TGV Lyria and the few CNL-style Swiss night services run every day. But connecting regional trains often don't, so plan a long layover or take a hotel near the station.
Are shops open on Sundays?
Almost none. Major train station shops (Manor, Coop at the station) stay open for traveller convenience, and the airport shops run as usual. But Migros, Coop supermarkets and most other retail close on Sundays by federal law.
What about Christmas Eve?
December 24 — SBB runs a partial Sunday + holiday timetable, with last trains leaving cities around 16:00–18:00. Many shops close by 16:00. The most disrupted day of the year for last-minute travel.