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Swiss Travel Passes
- Travel across Switzerland with ease, using one pass for unlimited rides on the Swiss rail network, while saving money and exploring effortlessly.
- Make the most of your Swiss journey with a pass that works for the consecutive days chosen, giving you non-stop access to top scenic locations.
- Access panoramic routes, mountain excursions, public transport, 500 museums, and discounts with one Swiss pass for an unbeatable travel experience.
- Kick back in 1st or 2nd class seats, plus enjoy the convenience of using your Swiss pass for multiple attractions without the fuss of indivual tickets.
- Travel across Switzerland with ease, using one pass for unlimited rides on the Swiss rail network, while saving money and exploring effortlessly.
- Make the most of your Swiss journey with a pass that works for the consecutive days chosen, giving you non-stop access to top scenic locations.
- Access panoramic routes, mountain excursions, public transport, 500 museums, and discounts with one Swiss pass for an unbeatable travel experience.
- Kick back in 1st or 2nd class seats, plus enjoy the convenience of using your Swiss pass for multiple attractions without the fuss of indivual tickets.
Inclusions
- Pass valid for 3/4/6/8/15 consecutive days
- Unlimited access to trains, boats & buses
- 1st or 2nd class seats (based on the option selected)
- Premium panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express
- Scenic routes: Palm Express, Treno Gottardo, Vigezzina-Centovalli-Railway & more
- Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, Grindelwald First, Monte Generoso & more
- Transportation: All Swiss PostBus lines, Ligerz - Preles & more
- Public waterway services: BLS: Lakes Thun and Brienz, CGN: Lake Geneva & more
- Museums: Zurich: FIFA World Football Museum, Basel: Kunstmuseum Basel & more
- Discounts: 50% off on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, 25% off on Jungfraujoch & more
- Get all details here
- See the map here
Exclusions
- Seat reservation on Bernina and Glacier Express
- After booking your pass, you will receive a PDF in the confirmation email.
- Download the ticket and show either the printed version or use the digital ticket containing the QR code to the conductor to board the trains.
- Your pass will be activated on the day selected during booking.
- Your pass is valid for the consecutive number of days chosen. For instance, 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.
- This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
- Seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains. Please follow the reservation instructions in the ticket you receive post-booking.
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Unlock Switzerland's rail network with a flexible pass, giving you unlimited journeys and budget-friendly access to explore the country's stunning routes.
- Tailor your Swiss adventure with ultimate flexibility, as you roam for any 3 to 15 days within the validity period, perfect for spontaneous explorers.
- See the best with one pass: get access to scenic train routes, public transit, museums, mountain excursions, and discounts for an unforgettable journey.
- Travel Switzerland in comfort with first or second-class seating, and use your all-access pass to enjoy multiple attractions without multiple tickets!
- Unlock Switzerland's rail network with a flexible pass, giving you unlimited journeys and budget-friendly access to explore the country's stunning routes.
- Tailor your Swiss adventure with ultimate flexibility, as you roam for any 3 to 15 days within the validity period, perfect for spontaneous explorers.
- See the best with one pass: get access to scenic train routes, public transit, museums, mountain excursions, and discounts for an unforgettable journey.
- Travel Switzerland in comfort with first or second-class seating, and use your all-access pass to enjoy multiple attractions without multiple tickets!
Inclusions
- Pass valid for any 3/4/6/8/15 days
- Valid for 1 month after activation
- Unlimited access to trains, boats & buses
- 1st or 2nd class seats (based on the option selected)
- Premium panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express
- Scenic routes: Palm Express, Treno Gottardo, Vigezzina-Centovalli-Railway & more
- Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, Grindelwald First, Monte Generoso & more
- Transportation: All Swiss PostBus lines, Ligerz - Preles & more
- Public waterway services: BLS: Lakes Thun and Brienz, CGN: Lake Geneva & more
- Museums: Zurich: FIFA World Football Museum, Basel: Kunstmuseum Basel & more
- Discounts: 50% off on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, 25% off on Jungfraujoch & more
- Get all details here
- See the map here
Exclusions
- Seat reservation on Bernina and Glacier Express
- To activate your Swiss Travel Flex Pass, simply head to www.activateyourpass.com, enter your reference number, and fill in the required details to get started.
- Follow the step-by-step activation instructions provided in the ticket that you receive post-booking.
- If you picked the 3-day pass, your pass is valid for any 3 days and can be used within one month from the first date of use.
- Download ticket and show either the printed version or the digital ticket to board the trains.
- This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
- Seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains. Please follow the reservation instrcutions in the ticket post-booking.
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Travel to over 90 Swiss destinations with 50% discount on tickets and unlimited access to routes across the country for massive savings and flexibility.
- With a one-month validity, this pass lets you plan your Swiss journey at your pace, exploring top Swiss locations like Zurich and Geneva.
- Pack in sights for half the price and get access to routes like the Bernina Express, public transport, cable cars and mountain trips to Top of Europe and Mt. Rigi.
- Ride in style in comfortable first and second-class seats, and take advantage of special offers and unbeatable discounts on leisure activities.
- Travel to over 90 Swiss destinations with 50% discount on tickets and unlimited access to routes across the country for massive savings and flexibility.
- With a one-month validity, this pass lets you plan your Swiss journey at your pace, exploring top Swiss locations like Zurich and Geneva.
- Pack in sights for half the price and get access to routes like the Bernina Express, public transport, cable cars and mountain trips to Top of Europe and Mt. Rigi.
- Ride in style in comfortable first and second-class seats, and take advantage of special offers and unbeatable discounts on leisure activities.
Inclusions
- Swiss Half-Fare Card valid for 1 month
- 1st and 2nd class seats
- 50% discounted access to all trains, bus and boat transport:
- Premium panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express
- Scenic routes: Palm Express, Treno Gottardo, Vigezzina-Centovalli-Railway & more
- Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, Grindelwald First, Jungfraujoch, Monte Generoso & more
- Transportation: All Swiss PostBus lines, Ligerz - Preles & more
- Public waterway services: BLS: Lakes Thun and Brienz, CGN: Lake Geneva & more
- Get all details here
- See the map here
Exclusions
- Reserved seats
- You can purchase Half-Fare Card discount tickets at 50% of the original price using any of these methods – online, at staffed railway station counters during business hours, from rail station ticket machines, or via the SBB mobile app.
- While travelling, make sure you carry the transport ticket as well as the half-fare card to redeem the benefits.
- Download ticket and show either the printed version or the digital ticket to board the trains.
- This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
- Seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains. Please follow the reservation instrcutions in the ticket post-booking.
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Unlock unlimited travel across Switzerland’s national rail network with pass options letting you travel for any 3 to 8 days within 1 month after activation.
- Say toodles to ticket hassles and embrace travel freedom in Switzerland with this cost-effective pass, covering all your transport needs in one go.
- Designed for European residents, this flexible mobile pass lets you freely travel without the hassle of carrying multiple physical tickets!
- Ride through Swiss cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Interlaken, soaking up views of the Alps from comfy 1st or 2nd class seats.
- Unlock unlimited travel across Switzerland’s national rail network with pass options letting you travel for any 3 to 8 days within 1 month after activation.
- Say toodles to ticket hassles and embrace travel freedom in Switzerland with this cost-effective pass, covering all your transport needs in one go.
- Designed for European residents, this flexible mobile pass lets you freely travel without the hassle of carrying multiple physical tickets!
- Ride through Swiss cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Interlaken, soaking up views of the Alps from comfy 1st or 2nd class seats.
Inclusions
- Validity: 3/4/5/6/7/8 days
- Valid for 1 month after activation
- Unlimited access to Switzerland's national rail network
- 1st or 2nd class seats (based on option selected)
- Free WiFi
- AC onboard
Exclusions
- Reserved seats
- Your Interrail Pass is fully mobile! Activate it in the Rail Planner App using the Pass Number from your confirmation email.
- After activation, add your journey to get a QR code ticket in the app that must be presented to the inspectors at the station.
- Don’t forget to reserve seats for trains that require bookings. Do it early via the Rail Planner app!
- This pass is only sold to EU residents and cannot be used by non-European travelers or in the traveler's country of residence (only 2 journeys are allowed in the home country to leave and return).
- This experience is wheelchair, pram, and stroller accessible.
- Seat/bed reservations for mandatory bookable trains need to be purchased via the Rail Planner app at an additional cost.
- 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.
Types of Swiss Travel Passes
Swiss Continuous Travel Pass
Eligibility: Non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Choose from 3/4/6/8/15 consecutive day passes
- Access to trains, buses, boats & premium trains like the Glacier Express
- 1st & 2nd class seating available
- Perks like discounts on cable cars, mountain excursions & entry to 500 museums
Swiss Flexible Travel Pass Flex
Eligibility: Non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Choose from 3/4/6/8/15 random day passes offering great flexibility
- 1 month validity with a choice of 1st or 2nd class tickets
- Extensive coverage with unlimited use of trains, boats, buses & premium trains like the Bernina Express
- Inclusions like free entry to 500+ museums, mountains excursions & discounts on cable cars
Swiss Half Fare Card
Eligibility: Non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- 50% discount on public transport like trains, buses & boats
- Valid for 1 month
- Applicable on premium train routes like the Golden Pass, Bernina Express etc.
- Extensive area of validity
Swiss Travel Pass activation
Confirmation Mail
- Upon payment, you will receive email confirmation.
- Swiss Half Fare Card & Swiss Continuous Travel Pass can be found as a pdf attachment to the mail.
- In the case of a Swiss Flexi Travel Pass, a receipt will be found as an attachment in the mail.
Validation
- The passes come pre-validated and the start date will be the date chosen while booking.
Activation
- Swiss Flexi Travel Pass should be activated at www.activateyourpass.com using the receipt from the booking voucher. You will receive a valid ticket for each activated travel day.
Print it out
- Swiss Half Fare Card & Swiss Continuous Travel Pass pdfs should be printed out.
- For Swiss Flexi Travel Pass, the activated travel day ticket can be produced digitally or physically, upon inspection.
Learn more on How to use the Swiss Travel Pass
*Please note that the activation process varies with different Swiss cards, so be sure to refer to them for more specific information.
Plan your journey with Swiss Travel Passes
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- Valid ID: Keep your pass and a valid photo ID handy at all times during travel as they will have to be produced for inspection.
- Assistance: There are staff to help those who require assistance.
- Plan Ahead: A little bit of planning goes a long way while using train passes. Take stock of the routes and trains you intend to take and choose a Swiss travel pass accordingly.
- Make reservations: If you require seats or if the train necessitates mandatory reservations, book your seats ahead of time.
- Customization: Depending on your budget and whether you would like a communal or a more private experience, choose a 1st or 2nd class Swiss pass.
- Premium trains: Don't miss out on the premium trains included in your Swiss Travel Pass like Glacier Express & Bernina Express, famous for their incredible views. Read more about the Swiss scenic trains included in your pass.
- Benefit from inclusions: Be sure to take advantage of the perks that come with Swiss Travel Passes like mountain excursions to Brunni, and Stanserhorn; museum admissions, and discounted cable car tickets.
- Arrive Early: The trains work on a first come first serve basis, so arrive early at the stations. Getting to the station early will also help you navigate calmly and avoid stress.
Download the Swiss Travel Pass and use it to easily map your Swiss journey. All major city connections along with the mode of transport are mentioned on the map.
Download Swiss Travel Pass mapFrequently asked questions about Swiss Travel Passes
What is a Swiss Travel Pass?
A Swiss Travel Pass is a single valid travel document that gives you access to the entire transport system in Switzerland. Non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein can use it to gain entry to trains, buses, boats in 90+ Swiss cities.
How much does a Swiss Travel Pass cost?
Depending on the validity and the features included, a Swiss Travel Pass is available at various price ranges starting from CHF 124.86. You can also avail of reduced pricing for youth and children.
How do I purchase a Swiss Travel Pass?
You can purchase a Swiss Travel Pass online and save time and money while doing so.
What is the difference between a Swiss Continuous Travel Pass and a Swiss Flexi Travel Pass?
While a Swiss Continuous Travel Pass mandates that the pass should be used on consecutive days, a Swiss Flexi Travel Pass will let you use the pass on random calendar days within a month. In the latter case, the days needn’t essentially be consecutive.
What is the validity period of a Swiss Travel Pass?
The validity of your Swiss Travel Pass depends on the type of ticket purchased. Please refer to your ticket details for more information.
Do I need to book train seats in advance even with a Swiss Travel Pass?
Most Swiss trains do not require a prior reservation with a Swiss Travel Pass. In some premium trains like Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and some international trains, you have to make a seat reservation despite having a valid Swiss Travel Pass. Read more on Swiss Travel Pass seat reservation.
Are there discounts on Swiss Travel Passes for youth or children?
Yes, Swiss Travel Passes come at reduced rates for youth and children. Please check your ticket details for more information.
Can I get a refund for my Swiss Travel Pass?
Cancellation and refund policy varies with the type of Swiss Travel Pass purchased. Kindly refer to your ticket for more specific information.
What is a travel day for a Swiss Travel Pass?
For those using a Swiss Flexi Travel Pass, a travel day is a day you have chosen to activate your pass, which means you would be traveling on that particular day using your Swiss Flexi Travel Pass. For the Swiss Continuous Pass, every day within the validity period is a travel day.
How do I purchase tickets with the Swiss Half Fare Card?
Swiss Half Fare Card offers a 50% discount on ticket fares. You should purchase the tickets from the local train station with your pass and then board the train.
How do I activate my Swiss Travel Pass?
The activation process varies slightly with the type of Swiss Travel Pass chosen. You can read more about pass usage and activation on how to use the Swiss Travel Pass.