Book your swiss rail packages for 2 nights to 9 nights, enjoy splendid inclusions of travel by rail, boat,postalcoaches and cable cars at best price. Discover cities like bern, geneva, locarno, zurich and lausanne. Swiss travel system train tickets travel in comfort arrive relaxed. Seat reservations are compulsory for high speed, international and night trains. Area of validity of the swiss travel pass myswissalps. The swiss travel pass is sold for 3, 4, 8 and 15 days and allows a free entrance to over 480 museums and exhibitions. The swiss travel pass also offers free entry to more than 500 museums throughout switzerland. Inclusions null rail journey from your starting point in switzerland and back.
The swiss travel pass entitles you to unlimited travel on consecutive days throughout the rail, bus and boat swiss travel system network. In 4, 8, 15, and 22 day increments the pass allows for unlimited travel on the longhaul trains as well as free transit on many innercity transportation types. The pass will also grant you free admission to about 500. With the swiss travel pass you can travel flexibly and inexpensively in switzerland by train, bus and boat as a tourist or business passenger. The swiss travel pass includes all travel on regular trains, buses and boats as well as special railways including panoramic trains such as the glacier express. Free rail travel on normal trains and most scenic trains. Inclusions in the swiss pass in montreux montreux forum. Some quote for example that the schilthorn cable car is fully included while others mention a 50% reduction. Oct 24, 2018 here are 8 tips for swiss train travel for those of you who have never been on a swiss train before. The swiss travel pass would cover your journey after you cross the swiss border. Swisspass inclusions switzerland message board tripadvisor. Swiss travel pass official ticketshop for swiss railway tickets.
The swiss travel pass is the most complete rail pass to visit switzerland. Swiss travel pass 2020 switzerlands allinone transport pass october 16, 2019. Nov 15, 2019 whilst there are no jungfrau travel pass discount codes that i am aware of, discounts do apply for holders of the swiss half fare card, swiss travel pass and swiss travel pass flex. The swiss travel pass youth entitles you to all of the same benefits as the swiss travel pass. Children travel along for free with the swiss family card.
Jungfraujoch train trip for swiss travel pass holders. I am planning to visit montreux for 3 days in june as part of my switzerland trip. Bought swiss travel pass for 8 days used it on trains, boats, buses, city trams,was getting tickets for monorails and specialty trains with discount. Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains seat reservation fees andor surcharges apply. Youth under 25 years old will enjoy special discount. A few train and bus routes crossing the border allow free traveling too. Oct 16, 2019 the swiss travel pass often referred to as the swiss pass is an allinone ticket to travel the whole of switzerland. As a passholder, you are granted a discount on most scenic mountain trains and cable cars.
Holders of a swiss museum pass get 50% discount on the entrance fee to the museum including mediaworld. The services provided by swiss choice offer even more comfort on your. The swiss travel pass is valid in switzerland only. Our bonus partners offer additional discounts and children can travel for an attractive fixed price of chf 30, making the tell pass particularly familyfriendly. You travel on the swiss travel system network for 3, 4, 8 or 15 nonconsecutive days within a month. Online checkin takes you to your boarding pass in just a few steps. Hotel specials in ticino switzerland travel centre. With the swiss travel pass youth, young people up to their 26th birthday travelling through switzerland benefit from a 15% discount off the regular swiss travel pass ticket fare. With the swiss travel pass, you can travel where you please, whenever you want. Planning to travel to switzerland in may this year first of all is it a good time to travel to peaks, passes and other natural places apart from this ill be travelling mostly by train, and planning to buy one swiss travel pass for 15 days 2nd class is worth chf 440. You can obtain benefits locally by showing your eurail pass, or you can contact the specific benefit company in advance. I also am looking for fun boat trips included in the swiss pass. The swiss travel pass flex can be used on a set number of days during a 1month period. You can use the swiss travel pass on the swiss travel system which includes trains, buses and boats.
The swiss flexi pass is also available in either first or second class. The swiss travel pass, the swiss travel pass youth and the swiss half fare card are also available as etickets. Dear friends, if me and my husband buy the swiss pass for 8days will our child who is 7 years old be covered free or do i need to purchase a separate pass for him. With its mild climate and mediterranean lifestyle, the southern canton of ticino delights not only the swiss but also guests from all over the world. During the 4 days you will travel along the most scenic routes and visit some of the best known resorts in the country, ranging from its foremost cities to its world famous alpine resorts. About the swiss travel pass consecutive i used happyrail recently for getting swiss travel pass for me and my family. Travellers with a disability are required to show an identification card accompanying persons card for swiss citizens. The swiss travel pass flex allows travellers to freely choose their travelling days within a month. Free public transportation, discounted city tours, free museum entrance, free ferry trips and more are included in your pass. I received the pass by email within 4 hours when all other websites including sbb required few working days to issue the pass. If youre planning a visit to switzerland that will include the mighty jungfrau, interlaken, lake thun or grindelwald, read more. Rail europe your best and fastest way to discover and enjoy europe. One can marvel at the awe inspiring views from the viewing platforms, of the aletsch gla. The swiss travel pass is also valid on the public transport networks of 90 towns and cities in switzerland and includes access to museums in switzerland.
Discover switzerland along the grand tour of switzerland with the swiss coupon pass and benefit from 100 exclusive 2 for 1 offers across. Swiss travel pass most popular rail pass of switzerland. This popular rail pass for switzerland gives you unlimited access on the network of swiss travel system. It operates as reliably and as punctually as clockwork.
Youll save money as point to point tickets are more expensive. Highlights of switzerland switzerland travel centre. Hello, a swiss pass actually would not cover the trains between paris and basel tgv lyria trains. The swiss travel pass is packed with bonuses to make your trip even more enjoyable. With swiss travel pass, you can travel on the swiss travel system including train, bus, and boat for unlimited times within 3, 4, 8, or 15 days. When purchasing your jungfrau travel pass online, be sure to select the correct option to ensure you pay the discounted price. Examples are euroairport france to basel, martigny to chamonixmontblanc france, brig to domodossola italy, domodossola to locarno centovalli line and buses in liechtenstein. If your eurail pass is valid in switzerland, you can get free or cheap boat trips, discounts on rail travel and other benefits. You can get the swiss family card free of charge while ordering a swiss travel pass. The pass allows you unlimited travel on the public transportation of 35 swiss cities on a network that covers 20,000 kilometers of train, bus and boat routes. This is the best and fastest service i have seen for swiss travel pass.
If youll be traveling with a swiss pass, you would still need to purchase a regular pointtopoint ticket to take the train from paris to basel. Whilst there are no jungfrau travel pass discount codes that i am aware of, discounts do apply for holders of the swiss half fare card, swiss travel pass and swiss travel pass flex. Free unlimited traveling for 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days. The swiss travel pass is an allinone ticket for foreign travellers to explore switzerland by train, bus, and boat, for a period of 3, 4, 8, or 15. In some cases, reservations are required on panoramic trains, and these must be booked separately. Switzerland 8 train travel tips for firsttimers youtube. Without a doubt the biggest saving with the swiss train pass for tourists is the inclusion of all longdistance bus, ferry and trains in switzerland. Most train, bus, boat and some mountain transport is included on the swiss travel pass. We will send you your boarding pass by email to print out or directly to your smartphone as a mobile boarding pass. Buy swiss travel pass online and explore the swiss travel systems rail, bus and boat network at attractive rates. Switzerland rail passes and train tips from rick steves. The ultimate guide to the jungfrau travel pass 2020. Here are 8 tips for swiss train travel for those of you who have never been on a swiss train before.
What does swiss travel pass include switzerland forum. It allows you to travel on board trains but also buses and even lake ferries. Hi i am planning to visit montreux for 3 days in june as part of my switzerland trip. The swiss travel pass also gives you discounts of up to 50% when you use mountain railways, cable cars, when you rent ebikes at rail. The swiss travel pass youth is valid for those aged 1625 years on the first day of travel and offers a 15% reduction on nthe normal adult price. Swiss travel pass the allinoneticket for switzerland sbb. I intend to purchase the 8 day swiss pass, and my questions are as follows. The premium rail pass for switzerland unlimited traveling throughout the country no tickets required for trains, buses. The ideal ticket for an unforgettable excursion to the jungfraujoch top of europe or a ride to the schilthorn, the legendary setting for a 007 film. The only trip which is the same 25% discount as the eurail pass is wengen or grindelwald to jungfraujoch. Souvenir photos available to purchase hotel pickup and dropoff. The swiss travel pass is the most complete pass to discover switzerland. The journey to the jungfraujoch top of europe, at 3454 metres europes highest altitude railway station, is the highlight of every visit to switzerland.
Cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars are discounted by 50% details and exceptions here. Reaching your vacation destination with the swiss railway system is a holiday highlight in itself. Splendid swiss rail packages at best price swiss voyages. You can use trains, buses and even lake ferries to reach any destination including popular cities like bern, geneva, locarno, zurich and lausanne. The mountain railways brunni, rigi, schilthorn and stanserhorn remain 100% included in the swiss travel pass. Swiss half fare card 2 1 swiss travel pass swiss travel pass youth swiss travel pass flex swiss travel pass flex youth lines for unlimited travel tunnel lines with reductions 50%, 25% no reductions also valid for local public transport stsgb pass s20. The swiss rail pass is the best way to save money in switzerland. The swiss travel pass is available for 3, 4, 8 or 15 days. Swiss travel pass flex official ticketshop for swiss.
Persons resident in switzerland who are dependent on an accompanying person are entitled to free travel for the assisting person andor a guide dog for the blind. The swiss travel pass often referred to as the swiss pass is an allinone ticket to travel the whole of switzerland. This 6hour scenic train journey leads you to the summit where you are welcomed with a spectacular wonder world of ice, snow and rock. Update regarding the area of validity 2019 swiss travel. With the lowprice tickets from swiss travel system, your journey through switzerland will be stressfree. The passes come in a 3, 4, 8 or 15 day durations so for example you can use your pass on 3 days within the 1month period but not every day. Im reluctant to disagree with a train expert, but i believe that a swiss pass allows for just a 25% discount above wengen andor grindelwald if i am not mistaken, this is a recent change.
Swiss travel pass swiss travel pass flex swiss half fare card mountain excursions regional passes motorway vignette. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Offer of the month swiss coupon pass discover switzerland along the grand tour of switzerland with the swiss coupon pass and benefit from 100 exclusive 2 for 1. One disadvantage if you buy online, you need to carry you passport with you all the time for identification. The swiss travel pass also gives you discounts of up to 50% when you use mountain railways, cable cars, when you rent ebikes at rail stations, and on railaway. Our rail tour packages combines most breathtaking routes in the swiss alps. Inclusions null return flights from uk to switzerland in economy class incl. Traveling with the swiss travel pass applies to all trains that operate on the indicated lines and that are listed in the timetables.
I will also cover off on all the swiss pass inclusions as well as the swiss pass price. Swiss travel pass the allinoneticket for switzerland. Do get swiss travel pass to ensure smooth journey around switzerland. On listed travel days, pass holders are entitled to all of the same additional benefits as the swiss travel pass. The sbb timetable will always give you the fastest connection by default the swiss travel pass provides free travel in much of the jungfrau region. Holders of a swiss travel system ticket will get 50% discount on the regular entrance fee to the museum or even on the day pass. Just to avoid any confusion, the swiss travel pass is also often referred to as a swiss pass, swiss railway pass, swiss rail pass and any similar combination of words but they are all the same thing. The swiss travel pass is available for 1st or 2nd class traveling. The area of validity of the swiss travel pass will not be adjusted for 2019 and will remain unchanged compared to 2018. Persons resident in switzerland who are dependent on an accompanying person are entitled to free travel for the assisting person andor a guide dog for. Unlimited travel on premium panoramic trains seat reservation fees andor surcharges apply unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities. Get a swiss travel pass and discover switzerland with this allinone pass for the rail, the road and the waterways.
Perelin funicular included in the swiss pass or do i need to buy it separately. This pass also covers scenic routes and local trams and buses in 75 towns and cities and offers 50% reduction on most mountain railways and cable cars. The easiest way to experience central switzerland by train, bus and boat, as well as many mountain railways or cable cars, from two to ten days. Tripadvisor swiss travel pass all in one ticket for. It offers visitors a highalpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the aletsch glacier or in the ice palace. All swiss travel passes are prevalidated with a start date and are not refundable or changeable after that date, so you can skip the usual step of having it first activated at a train station counter. Does the swiss pass cover the train from paris to basel. May 16, 2019 inclusions on the swiss pass travel card the swiss pass is the ultimate travel card for the country of switzerland. The train type intercity, local, panoramic and the operating company do not matter. Moritz, lucerne, interlaken but im open to other stops. Benefit from over 100 2 for 1 offers and save up to chf 4,500 with the swiss coupon pass.
Inclusions in the swiss travel pass rail europe travel forum. This single ticket enables visitors to explore switzerland from end to end by train, bus and boat on 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days. Thejungfraujoch, at 3454 meters, is europes highest altitude railway station and the most highlight of every switzerland trip. Besides museums, what other benefits of the swiss pass would you recommend. Free travel on premium panorama trains seat reservation required andor surcharges apply free use of public transportation in 90 urban areas. Swiss travel pass rail pass switzerland rail europe. The pass gives you access to the famously efficient public transport system with a single ticket. Swiss travel pass 2020 switzerlands allinone transport. You can use the pass to travel by boat, rail, or road. Conversely, a flexi pass, which acts as a half price card if a free travel day is not being used, would allow for. The pass allows you unlimited travel on the public transportation of 35 swiss cities on a network. Ticket to jungfraujoch with swiss pass jungfrau region.
The jungfraujoch, at 3454 meters, is europes highest altitude railway station and the most highlight of every switzerland trip. In this guide, we answer all your questions about the swiss travel pass. Click my link above and then click the where its valid tab to see a pdf map and list of mountain attractions that are either covered or at least discounted. Swiss travel pass to the overview swiss travel pass. Swiss travel pass must be purchased separately guide. The pass will also grant you free admission to about 500 museums and up to 50% off offer to cable cars. The swiss travel pass flex is valid for 3, 4, 8 or 15 days of your choosing in 1st or 2nd class within one month. The swiss travel pass provides free travel in much of the jungfrau region. We have seen conflicting reports on the extra inclusions with the swiss travel pass. Free and discounted traveling is explained in the right side of the map.