GySEV / Raaberbahn

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The Raab-Oedenburg-Ebenfurter Eisenbahn AG (Hungarian: Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasút Zrt.), short: GySEV or Raaberbahn, is a private Hungarian railway company that operates regional trains in Hungary and Austria. They primarily operate passenger services south and east of Lake Neusiedl (Western Hungary), partly even on their own infrastructure.

Summary

  • FIP 50 and FIP Coupons are accepted without exception in Hungary
  • FIP 50 and FIP Coupons are valid in Austria only with restrictions
  • No reservation requirement

Validity of FIP Tickets

FIP Coupon: ✅
FIP Coupon for Relatives: ⛔
FIP 50 Tickets: ✅

Important Information

FIP is valid on all GySEV routes in Hungary. However, the GySEV FIP Coupon is primarily intended for Hungary and is valid on GySEV routes in Austria only with restrictions.

The following lines can be used with the GySEV FIP Coupon in Austria in the specified sections:

  • REX 63: Neusiedl am See - Fertőszentmiklós 1
  • REX 6: Wien Hbf - Deutschkreuz - Sopron
  • REX 65: Eisenstadt - Wulkapordersdorf (connection with REX6 and through service to Wien Hbf)

Overview of all GySEV routes (incl. Hungary).

Train Categories and Reservations

Regionalexpress (REX) ℹ️

Description:
Fast local train with fewer stops and modern rolling stock.

ℹ️ Regionalexpress trains are sometimes also operated by ÖBB where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Regionalexpress (REX) ℹ️

Description:
Fast local train with fewer stops and modern rolling stock.

ℹ️ Regionalexpress trains are sometimes also operated by ÖBB where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Regionalzug (R) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Regional trains are sometimes also operated by ÖBB where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Regionalzug (R) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Regional trains are sometimes also operated by ÖBB where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Személyvonat (Sz) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Személyvonat trains are sometimes also operated by MÁV where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Személyvonat (Sz) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Személyvonat trains are sometimes also operated by MÁV where GySEV FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Ticket and Reservation Purchase

Phone

ÖBB Telephone
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

ÖBB offers a booking hotline for tickets and reservations:

+43 (0) 5 1717

A credit card and email address are required for booking. ÖBB does not charge any additional fees for the booking process.

FIP 50 Tickets

FIP 50 tickets can be purchased for travel within Austria and many European countries.

Tickets are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information
ÖBB Telephone
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

ÖBB offers a booking hotline for tickets and reservations:

+43 (0) 5 1717

A credit card and email address are required for booking. ÖBB does not charge any additional fees for the booking process.

FIP 50 Tickets

FIP 50 tickets can be purchased for travel within Austria and many European countries.

Tickets are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information

On-Site

ÖBB Ticket Office
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

FIP 50 Tickets

At ÖBB ticket offices, FIP 50 tickets for travel within Austria and many European countries can be purchased.

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if bought in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book reservations via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information
ÖBB Ticket Office
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

FIP 50 Tickets

At ÖBB ticket offices, FIP 50 tickets for travel within Austria and many European countries can be purchased.

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if bought in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book reservations via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information

On the train

Tickets with FIP discount cannot be purchased on board. 2

Discounts

Discounts differ depending on the country in which you travel with GySEV.

Hungary

With public fares, children under 6 travel free of charge. Children up to 14 years can receive a 50% discount on the adult fare. Persons from 14 years pay the adult fare.

Austria

With public fares, children under 6 travel free of charge. Children up to 15 years can receive a 50% discount on the adult fare. Persons from 15 years pay the adult fare.

Special Tariff Conditions

Bus Services

FIP discounts are not valid on GySEV bus connections.

Break of journey

For a break of journey, the ticket must be stamped at the station where the break should be.

Sources

  1. GySEV Support Neusiedel am See - Pamhagen ↩︎

  2. Rail Delivery Group ↩︎