Swiss Travel Passes

Inclusions

• 3/4/5/6/8 days validity within 30 days post-activation
• Unlimited access to Switzerland's national rail network
• 1st/2nd class seats
• Free Wi-Fi
• Ample luggage space
• AC onboard

Exclusions

• Reserved seats

• Tip: Plan your journey and connections ahead of time as Swiss public transportation is known for its punctuality.
• This experience is wheelchair, pram, and stroller accessible.
• This pass is specific to EU residents. It cannot be sold to non-European travelers or used in the country of residence of the traveler.
• Seat/bed reservations for mandatory bookable trains need to be purchased at an additional cost to the rail pass.

• Before Activation: The pass must be activated through the Eurail Rail Planner App within 11 months after the date of purchase and before the first travel.
• Please click here for a detailed guide to activating your Interrail Pass.
• After Activation: The 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-day passes are valid for 30 days after activation.
• Note : Unused and unactivated passes can be canceled up to 6 months from the last possible activation date indicated on the mobile pass.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 180 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 11 months from the date of purchase.

Inclusions

• Swiss Travel Pass in Switzerland (route map here)
• 1st or 2nd class seats (optional)
• Unlimited access to train, bus, boat, and mountain railway tickets
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gothard Panorama Express, and Luzern Interlaken Express
• Unlimited use of public transit in more than 90 towns & cities within Switzerland
• Free admission to 500+ museums - click here to know more.
• Mountain excursions to Brunni, Klewenalp, Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos
• Discounts available for mountain railways and cable cars

• Tip: Always carry your pass with you, as ticket inspectors may request to see it on trains and at attractions.
• Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
• This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Cards are pre-validated at the time of purchase and can be purchased 6 months in advance.
• Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
• This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Travel for free on a few designated routes by simply presenting your pass and passport/proof of residence to the conductor on the train. No need to buy a separate ticket beforehand!
• While seat reservation is not necessary for most of the routes, please confirm before you travel as the seat reservation fee is not included in the pass.

• An electronic voucher will be sent to your email instantly after booking confirmation.
• Your pass will be activated on the day selected during booking.
• For example, if you picked the 3-day pass, your pass is valid for 3 consecutive days. It ends at 5am on the day following the last day.
• Note : Unused and unactivated passes are refundable up to 1 day prior to the 1st date of validity. Thereafter, fees are applied on the 1st day of validity or later, if evidence of non-use is supplied. For this, Rail Europe needs to be contacted. The claim for a refund will be refused if no proof of partial non-use is presented.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Inclusions

• Swiss Half-Fare Card in Switzerland (route map here)
• 50% discount on train, bus, boat, and mountain railway tickets
• 1st and 2nd class train seats

Exclusions

• Reserved seats

• Tip: Carefully outline your travel plans and calculate the expected count of train, bus, boat, or cable car trips throughout your stay in Switzerland as this card is valid for 1 month.
• Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
• This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Cards are pre-validated at the time of purchase and can be purchased 6 months in advance.
• Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
• This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Travel for free on a few designated routes by simply presenting your pass and passport/proof of residence to the conductor on the train. No need to buy a separate ticket beforehand!
• While seat reservation is not necessary for most of the routes, please confirm before you travel as the seat reservation fee is not included in the pass.

• An electronic voucher will be sent to your email instantly after booking confirmation.
• Tickets with the Half-Fare Card discount can be purchased online, at manned railway stations during opening hours, from the ticketing machines at rail stations, or through the SBB app.
• Your pass will be activated on the day selected during booking.
• After activation, the card is valid for 1 calendar month.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Inclusions

• 3/4/6/8/15 days flexible validity
• 1st or 2nd class seats
• Unlimited access to train, bus & boat
• Unlimited travel on panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gothard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express
• Unlimited access to public transport in over 90 cities in Switzerland
• Entry to 500+ museums
• Mountain excursions to Rigi, Stanserhorn & Stoos
• Discounts on mountain railways & cable cars
• Discounts on Lyria trains between France & Switzerland
• Discounts on Nightjet trains through Switzerland

• Tip: For popular scenic routes like the Glacier Express or Bernina Express, consider making reservations in advance to secure your seat.
• This pass is only valid for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Click here to view the area of validity.
• Cards are prevalidated at the time of purchase and can be purchased 6 months in advance.
• This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first come first serve basis.
• Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
• Travel for free on a few designated routes by simply presenting your pass and passport/proof of residence to the conductor on the train. No need to buy a separate ticket beforehand.
• While seat reservation is not necessary for most of the routes, please confirm before you travel as the seat reservation fee is not included in the pass.

• An electronic voucher will be sent to your email instantly after booking confirmation.
• You will need to activate your pass at www.activateyourpass.com. You will receive a valid ticket for each activated travel day. You can either print your ticket or display it on your mobile device.
• This pass gives you a selected number of travel days. For example, With a 3-day pass, you can take as many trips as you want within a calendar day – midnight to 5am on the following day.
• These 3 days (or the option of days you pick) do not need to be used continuously. It can be any 3 days within 1 month from the first date of validity.
• Activated tickets can be deactivated/changed any number of times until 1 day prior to the selected travel day. On the selected travel day, an activated ticket cannot be deactivated anymore.
• Note : Unused and unactivated passes are refundable up to 1 day prior to the 1st date of validity. Thereafter, fees are applied on the 1st day of validity or later, if evidence of non-use is supplied. For this, Rail Europe needs to be contacted. The claim for a refund will be refused if no proof of partial non-use is presented.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.