Air France Smart Connect

From Paris to Switzerland, via Geneva or Zurich

Combine your air and train travel in a single booking. Fly between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Geneva or Zurich with Air France. Travel around Switzerland by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to reach St. Gallen, Thun, Biel, Bern, Fribourg, or Lausanne.

Stations served

  • Bern 
  • Biel/Bienne 
  • Fribourg 
  • Lausanne
  • Bern, 
  • St Gall, 
  • Thoune.

Transporting your baggage

Your plane and train ticket may have different baggage allowances. Make sure to follow the most restrictive rule. All your baggage must have a tag with your contact details.

Baggage Option

Your trip with Air France Smart Connect

Your train to plane journey

  • At the station in Switzerland: Access your train with your e-ticket to Geneva Airport or Zurich Airport.
  • Your connection: Walk to your departure terminal and check in your baggage.
  • Your arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport: Collect your baggage from the baggage carousel.

Your plane to train journey

  • At Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport: Drop off your baggage at the check-in counter for your flight to Geneva or Zurich. Upon arrival, follow the signs for "exit/baggage" and collect your baggage from the baggage carousel.
  • Your connection: Walk to the station. Access your train with your SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) e-ticket, which you received along with your booking confirmation.
  • Your arrival at the station in Switzerland: Check that you did not leave any baggage items or personal belongings on the train.

 

Map of connections at Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Map of train connections at Paris-Charles de Gaulle

FAQ

Do you wish to change or cancel your trip? Our partner Dohop is your main point of contact throughout your trip.

Contact DOHOP: Dohop

If you require assistance, please submit your request as early as possible, no later than 48 hours before your departure.

No, unaccompanied minors are not allowed on the trains.

Only dogs and cats are allowed to travel under certain conditions. The rules for acceptance vary between planes and trains. We recommend applying the stricter of the two rules for the entire journey.

For your trip by plane: You can transport your dog or cat, subject to approval from our customer service department. Its presence must be notified to us as soon as your ticket is booked,  no later than  48 hours before departure. Show conditions: Travel with your pet | Air France, France

For your trip by train: You can travel with your dog or cat, subject to SBB's conditions of transport. Show conditions: https://www.sbb.ch/en/travel-information/individual-needs/travelling-with-dogs.html