RegionAlps
RegionAlps runs regional trains from St-Gingolph to Brig, and Martigny to Le Châble and Orsières. Buy tickets before boarding; CHF only.
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RegionAlps runs the regional trains of the Swiss canton of Valais, across a network of 146 kilometres and 36 stations. If your trip is a local hop rather than an international connection, in Valais it is very likely a RegionAlps train.
Where RegionAlps trains run
The main line runs the length of the Rhone valley: St-Gingolph on Lake Geneva, through Monthey, Martigny, Sion, Sierre, and on to Brig. Monday to Saturday, trains run every 30 minutes between Monthey and Brig, the busiest central stretch. Between St-Gingolph and Brig the pattern thins to hourly. If your journey sits entirely within the Monthey to Brig core, plan around the faster interval rather than the wider hourly one.
From Martigny, a separate branch climbs into the Entremont valley to Le Châble, below the Verbier ski resort, or to Orsières, gateway to the Grand-St-Bernard region. Either trip takes about 25 minutes. This branch carries the Saint-Bernard Express name. Hikers use it in summer; skiers and snowboarders heading up to Verbier use it all winter.
RegionAlps also runs a bus line between Leuk and Visp, connecting two towns in the upper Rhone valley that its trains do not directly link.
Tickets and fares
RegionAlps sells the same ticket types as the rest of the Swiss network, since its trains connect directly with SBB main-line and international services. A standard point-to-point ticket works in first or second class. Buying online or through the SBB Mobile app can bring a discount of up to 50 percent on some routes, so check the app before buying at a machine. Travellers making the same trip often, but not on a fixed schedule, can use a multi-journey card, and a day card covers unlimited travel across Switzerland for a day. Groups of ten or more get separately priced group tickets.
All fares are in Swiss francs.
Bikes
A bike needs its own supplementary ticket alongside your regular fare. RegionAlps does not sell a separate bike category from the standard Swiss bike surcharge, so budget for that extra ticket whenever you are travelling with a bicycle.
Planning your journey
RegionAlps trains connect into the same national timetable as SBB, so a trip from Geneva or Lausanne into Valais typically means one change onto a RegionAlps service rather than a separate booking. For Verbier, get off the main line at Martigny and change onto the Entremont branch to Le Châble, then take the cable car up from there. For Champex or the Grand-St-Bernard pass, the same branch continues to Orsières, with onward bus connections run by TMR.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does RegionAlps run trains?
RegionAlps operates the main Valais line from St-Gingolph on Lake Geneva through Monthey, Martigny, Sion, Sierre and Brig, plus a branch from Martigny up to Le Châble and Orsières in the Entremont valley.
How often do RegionAlps trains run?
Between Monthey and Brig, trains run every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday. On the wider St-Gingolph to Brig stretch, the interval is closer to 60 minutes, so check the timetable if your trip starts near St-Gingolph.
What is the Saint-Bernard Express?
It is the branded name for the RegionAlps branch line from Martigny to Le Châble and Orsières, a roughly 25 minute climb into the Entremont valley used by travellers heading to Verbier or the Grand-St-Bernard region.
Do I need a separate ticket for my bike?
Yes. A bike travels on a RegionAlps train with the standard Swiss bike supplement in addition to your own ticket.
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