SWISS TRAIN PASS GUIDE: Which ticket is right for me? | Swiss Travel Pass | Half Fare | Day Pass

WATCH OUR 2023-2024 UPDATED VIDEO FOR MOST UP TO DATE INFO: • SWISS TRAIN PASS GUIDE...
Every wondered which Swiss Train pass was right for you? Then look no further. After watching this guide, you’ll know the differences between the Swiss Travel Pass, The Half Fare Card, The Top of Europe Pass (Jungfrau/Interlaken Region), Day Passes, and more! We’ll compare the differences between each to help you decide which option makes the most sense for your trip to Switzerland!
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Links to Buy Passes
→ Swiss Travel Pass: www.getyourguide.com/central-...
→ Half Fare Card: www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holiday...
→ Saver Day Pass: www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and...
→ Berner Oberland Pass (with a half fare or Swiss Travel Pass): www.getyourguide.com/interlak...
→ Berner Oberland Pass: www.getyourguide.com/interlak...
Area of Validity (Swiss Travel Pass)
→ www.sbb.ch/content/dam/infras...
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[@TheTravelingSwiss]

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[@WDWBound]

This is super helpful, I had no idea there were so many pass choices!! I also just saw that you were offering the 1:1 consultations! That's fantastic!! If we choose to go to Switzerland in the future, I know who to turn to!

[@overlandaf_adventures472]

You always have all the info👍 great to add to the channel. 👍

[@KleyrSant]

Very informative! Thanks for the detailed explanation. 👍

[@adrianostarks-chaves9256]

The most helpful video about it that I have seen so far! Thanks for explaining. You guys really helped me to decide what option will fit better on my trip.

[@amelialewis2283]

Excited that this is going to be a series!!!! The more I learn the more questions I have. A bit of an OCD traveller here

[@AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

A very in-depth explanation for traveling Switzerland. I've gotten my notes taken down for whenever I get out there. Thanks for all the tips.

[@TripsCultureTC]

Thanks for the information and tips you provided in this video, very helpful !

[@davidalonsoquesada3474]

Really cool video! Congrats!

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Wow, there are really quite some options when you want to travel by train! Good video! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@traveladvisorak6065]

Didn't know about so many train passes, this is immensely helpful. Enjoying your videos they are all informative and helps one plan.

[@WS-fi1hy]

Your suggestion of combining Swiss Travel Pass & Top of the Europe Pass was very informative. It brought a lot of clarity to my itinerary. Thanks to both of you

[@Wheretomeg]

Hello Alexis and Louis! I feel like this video definitely helped me figure out which pass will be best for me. My boyfriend and I will be in Switzerland for two weeks in October and will be renting a car the whole trip. I planned out a circular route around the country and I’m thinking we will go with the Half Fare card. I feel like that’s the better option since we won’t be taking public transportation every day and will more so need it for any mountain gondolas. Thanks so much for all the helpful tips!

[@TravelingontheGo]

i think you guys answered everything already for sure, that was nicely organized with loads of info

[@anjalifernando1045]

Hello Alexis and louis Im planning to visit Switzerland end of June and this is to let you know that I watch Al most all your videos. They were one of the reasons I got motivation to do a trip in Switzerland ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheyHadADay]

Great video. super helpful and very interesting. Thank you

[@DontWonderExplore]

Hey Alexis & Louis! appreciate the info. just starting my research for Switzerland so this helps a ton! Cheers!

[@JuFreeVEVO]

Thank you so much guys!! almost buying swiss pass today

[@nishapawar8992]

Just now subscribed to your channel. Will watch all your videos thank you for the thorough information.

[@ninoparambalothleenus9582]

You guys are amazing, I have never come across a video which is as much helpful as this. Crisp and clear information. Thank You!! Expect more videos.

[@TaglishKulee]

Going in the end of May, this video was very helpful Thanks!!!

[@Suemack24]

You make THE best informative clips thank you so so much. ❤❤❤

[@mariojsworld]

Nice and informative video about travel tickets in Switzerland.

[@mauriciovarguez832]

your videos are so helpful, thank you!! im planning to go on Sep, and you help me understand the best option for me and my friend.

[@ruzad-therovers4647]

That’s really a helpful information for every traveler specially who is nee to Switzerland, eagerly waiting for your series, thanks for sharing

[@chrismartin1539]

This is really helpful. Thank you!

[@kathewright5619]

Clearest, most concise explanation of the many, many we have watched. Thank you!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad it was helpful!! :)

[@phoenixmassey]

Thank you for this information!

[@paulindelicato66]

Great video!! There isn't much advertising out there regarding regional passes. Our trip is planned for June 11-July 1. I plan on buying the half fare card as well as the Berner Oberland Pass. Our trip starts in Appenzell and our 3 night hotel stay provides us with an Appenzell holiday card, which covers our travel in that region. We're staying in Murren and the BO pass covers roughly half the distance to our next stop in Montreux. The Lake Geneva Pass covers the rest of the distance and all of our travel in that area. Thanks again.

[@claud26point2]

Excellent video! I thought I had things planned out by buying a Swiss Travel Pass but now will think again after watching your video. You guys are great!

[@alsebinds2158]

Hi Alexis and Louis, thanks for the videos. This video is so informative. Would you please talk about Tell pass too

[@wobley75]

I am visiting Switzerland this October. This is very informative. Thank you.

[@benitinho7]

I'm planning to go to Switzerland In August and I had a lot of questions about the costs of transportation. Thank you for explaining In details the different options available to foreigners. The travel swiss pass Is definitely what I will need. All the best to you Alexis & Louis.

[@sharonkirkby5222]

thank you. Super helpful!

[@tracistone3136]

so helpful, thanks

[@alexhoje3333]

Great video

[@russracing1]

This really answered a lot of questions!! Thank you very much!! Mahalo!!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@myrtlebeachsocialscene]

What great tips!

[@tinykitchenbigflavor7142]

Oh my goodness, I stumble upon your channel while researching traveling to Switzerland, let just say that I have been binge watching going on 5 hours!!! Thank you for putting theses videos together…Switzerland is one of the places I am obsessed with it’s such a beautiful country I imagine that’s what heaven must be like! Your channel is incredible informative especially because your husband is from there and you being from NY, sharing your point of view is as really as it gets. Lots of useful information. We were planning on going April however after watching your video on when is a good time to visit, I believe September or December would a good time for. FYI, I jus finished watching the one on flying business class Swiss, let me just say that’s the way we’re going! Keep these videos going you guys are doing a great job!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thank you so much for the comment! So glad it has been helpful to you so far! Both Sept and Dec are great times of year to visit, and I agree with you in switching to one of those months from April. Happy planning!

[@UglyMaleee]

Wow, thank you guys!

[@CoastsideFamilyAdventures]

Very useful information. Hope to make it to Europe soon again

[@rainbowunicorn5890]

Thankyou so much … your videos are the best ..They help a lot ..

[@komalgangaramani4797]

Thankyou you putting up useful information. I am using your information to plan my trip

[@julieritchie3373]

For a tourist each day's activities are weather dependent. So the Half Fare card with it's flexible days access is a great option.

[@RhettKentwell]

Great video. Thanks you.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope its helpful!

[@kalpnashah9451]

very informative video, thank you

[@MagicCastleWorld_Radio]

Thank you for sharing good video. Have a nice weekend.👍😊🎶🙏💕

[@staceyb6537]

THANK YOU!

[@bonnajoyholiday5285]

Thank you for this video. I bought the half fare card & definitely will purchase the top of Europe pass. We’ll be there this summer for 3 months and having the half fare card is a good value.

[@entalpa]

3months in 1 country?

[@RadEchiZen]

Hi Alexis & Louis! Really love your videos and thank you for the helpful information!! For Top of Europe Pass, will we get a reduction as well if we have Swiss Travel Pass or its only for Swiss Half Fare Pass holder? And is it better to be paired with Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Pass? Also, can you make a video on Zermatt peak to peak passes vs the point to point ticket. Is it worth it to get the passes?

[@TravelLikeWeDo]

you guys are the best. Thank you I am planning in august so will come back and comment how it went

[@DustinHallUltraRunner]

Thanks for the info, headed to the Crans Montana area in a week and still trying to figure out transportation

[@tcs97htc]

Very informative video ! Definitely subscribe & follow you.

[@nimfaveloso4909]

Sbb is helpful to explain what pass u need during your stay. Waiting is long though but worth it. We were lucky bec there was end of season sale so we got the Swiss pass for half off. Got 4 day pass Oct 4-8.

[@sunilgan98]

Thanks Alexis and Louis for sharing such great info.. helping us this info in better planning of our vacation !! Kudos to you both !!! Can you pls cover Barnes overland regional pass vs Jungfraujoch pass. We are planning to stay in Jungfraujoch region i.e, grendelwald, wengen , lauterbrunnen, interlaken & visiting top of the europe of course. We are planning to stay in this region for more than 8 days I could not your link for booking swiss pass; can you pls paste those links again? Thanks

[@MyJourneySolo]

Very good information

[@ervinslens]

This is super helpful, nicely explained everything. Thanks a ton.

[@gracelinsanjeev]

Thank you ..supersaver day pass is very useful for planning ahead and purchasing it before entering the country ..peace of mind

[@familyliferocks]

Thank you thank you thank you. This video is what I really need in my planning because I couldn't find good explanations of the train system.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad it helped! We know the variety of passes can be quite confusing

[@familyliferocks]

@@TheTravelingSwiss I will be travelling to the following places over 2 weeks and calculated the price on SBB: 1× Point-to-point Ticket, Half-Fare travelcard Zurich - Zermatt : 64.5 Zermatt - Montreux : 37 Montreux - Grindelwald:42.2 Grindelwald - Lucerne : 21.7 Lucerne - Zurich :12.5 Zurich HB - Zurich Airport: 3.4 Total: 181.3 Does that mean that will be the total if I purchase a half fare card i.e. CHF120 (for card) + CHF181 = CHF301 ?

[@jose_eh_eh]

Thank you!

[@mamagotgoals3114]

Hello! Love all your videos! We will be visiting Switzerland in a couple of weeks. Based on your suggestions, we’ve decided to get the half fare card, and also the top of Europe pass. Do you know if we have to purchase the top of Europe pass ahead of time? Or would it be the same price if we purchase it when we get there? Thank you so much!

[@user-xz2if4vk6r]

Very good video, right on target! Just two little remarks about trains: it's obviously not the classiest thing to do, but it's not forbidden to spread your feet on the seat in front of you. A lot of people do it (mostly young people, I admit) from time to time. If you do it, however, it's important to take off your shoes (or put a newspaper under your feet). Under these conditions, no train agent will reproach you. And of course, you have to free the seat in front when the train fills up! In that It's the same thing for bags and suitcases... Please, no bags on the seat next to you or in front of you when the train is filling up, it's basic courtesy... and yet even at rush hour, some people wait for passengers to ask them if they can sit down to finally remove their bags. This is inexcusable! The second thing is, buying your train ticket in advance allows you to save a lot of money indeed, but not as much as you make it seem in the video. Most of the time, the discount is between 20 and 50% if you buy it more than a week in advance. In some rare cases, you can get 60% off, but I've never seen three times less than the regular price!

[@mountainlover830]

Great tips for travelers, Alexis & Louis! Bottom line from my experience is that Swiss public transportation is SUPER! Between train, boat, & bus you can get to so many places, even many places that are off the beaten path (my favorite spots to go). Do note for your followers that the term "museum" includes most castles, the library at St. Gallen, and the wonderful open air museum of Ballenberg--a real deal! When faced with an entry fee just ask--you may be pleasantly surprised.

[@zaafiraz7865]

Hi Laura, if I buy my ticket on SBB apps, do I still need to validate the ticket at the station?

[@mountainlover830]

No, you just hop on the train, bus, tram, or ship. Be prepared to show your pass to a conductor while traveling.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

I’m interested in Swiss train travel! Give me all The options! So interesting all The options and I would have had no idea there so many! I want the Swiss travel pass! Cannot wait to come and visit!

[@charlesbear2734]

I used the half fare pass. I spent most my time in Interlaken, so I got the ober-bernia pass for half price. the b-o pass was good all the way to bern etc. everything else was half prix :)

[@jhaazkahn9852]

I paid 280francs for 4 days Swiss travel pass, the best 4 days of my life visited interlaken, grindelwald, lauterbrunen, Zurich, bern, zermat

[@Gabsabc]

Hi! Can you pls share some insights about how did it go? I’m basically going to all those places next week! Did you pay a lot for the mountain transportation that is not included in the Swiss Travel Pass? I believe it only discounts 25% in those areas. Also, did it cover the ticket to Zermatt in full? Sorry for all the questions, I’m still hesitant on buying only the Swiss Travel Pass or buying the Top of Europe Pass and combine it with another travel card Thanks in advance 🙂

[@jhaazkahn9852]

@@Gabsabc Swiss travel pass cover all the public transport network including (boat trip) for lake trip around Switzerland you can go Zermat also. For mountain region you get 25%discounts, top of Europe Junchfraugoch (mountain) I paid around 130 francs with 25%discount Just go for it don’t think much, I bet you’ll have the best time of your life. Switzerland it’s a paradise on earth

[@Gabsabc]

@@jhaazkahn9852 Thank you so much for the info!!! And you’re right, I will stop overthinking it and just enjoy it! 😝🥹

[@nishapawar8992]

@Jhaaz Kahn please can you share did you stay at one place and travelled to all the above mentioned places or you stayed at different places.

[@jhaazkahn9852]

@@nishapawar8992 I stayed in Interlaken, lauterbrunen and grindelwald are within 1 hr by train. Zurich, zermat, bern approximately 2hr by train

[@b9y843]

Thank you sooooo much.

[@jacquesliebenberg1843]

Hi guys. Amazing channel. Is the validity and benefits of the Swiss Pass and Top of Europe pass the same in the interlaken and Jungfrau area other than the Jungfrau itself?

[@FountainBleu]

Thanks!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thank you so much for your support! We hope you found this content helpful!

[@shawnhorton2000]

Gorgeous

[@resanijo]

excellent

[@AureaDaclan]

Hi, are the areas covered by Swiss Travel Pass the same as the Saver Day Pass? Also, does the Saver Day Pass offer discounts to mountain foniculars/cable cars, like the Swiss Travel Pass do? I appreciate your reply. Thank you so much.

[@lunarkk]

Hi Alexis and Louis. This was such a great help in choosing! Thank you for taking the time to post all the information. I have a question tho that I cant find an answer to (in english!) If I buy my half price card now for travel in May and want to purchase train tickets and Jungfraujoch tickets with it NOW before they sell out, will the half fare card work? Or does it only work when purchasing the tickets during the dates of the pass? I'd like to take advantage of the discounts but seats are selling fast!

[@kevinspalding2215]

Hey guys - Thk God I found this channel & thk you for doing it. Quick story. We are a family of 5 (kids/adults-ages 24,22,18) & we love to travel & take advantage of the rare times we are all together. Unfortunately it’s always around the holidays, crazy expensive. This year we searched & threw around ideas where to go - long story longer -we are going to Switzerland. Very impromptu but we booked a week ago. Now it’s time to plan and luckily we came across your channel, which I’m starting to binge. But wanted to get your suggestion on how to attack. We will be there from 12/23-12/27 staying in Brienz on the lake. So we have about 3.5 days. We fly into Zürich. Ton of questions but I want to be respectful of your time and I think I can get most from your channel but I wanted to ask you with the time we have what itinerary would you put together to get the most of Switzerland? And by the way my son (24) would like to snow board. Any help is greatly appreciated. And what pass would you recommend

[@pcasemei0412]

Thank you so much for the great information. I will be traveling soon from France with my family, 2 adults and 2 kids and will be renting a car in France. We are planing to stay in the Jungfrau region for about 4 days. Do you recommend getting any of the passes ? We are planning on going to Grindewald -First. Thanks in advance.

[@josebedayo3784]

Great tips !!! I have a question, do you think I can cover in one day both grindelwald , first , wegen , lauterbrunnen back to Interlaken ? If I can start Interlaken by 8 in the morning.. hoping for your response ..

[@ayeaboutyoume3913]

very informative video, just in time for our travel to Switzerland this May 2022. I'll send an email for some questions for our trip. Thanks in advance!

[@lynchy3562]

What a wonderful video. We are a family of 4 (kids 6 & 4) who will be staying in Lucerne for 8 nights in August & 3 nights in Zurich. We would love to visit a lot of these places in the Jungfrau/Interlaken area. Which pass would you recommend here?

[@wallykleesr.3884]

Hi Alexis and Louis, wonderful information, thank you. We will be arriving in Zurich with a rental car and would like to visit Old Town, Niederdorf, Lucerne and Interlaken. Is it possible to drive and park at these locations?

[@ThanaPhaPloen]

very good

[@SwissNguyenCH]

ich danke Ihnen für das Teilen

[@salazarbernardo]

Jesus, this is exactly the video I was hoping for!! I have a question if you don't mind: me and my fiancee are going to travel switzerland for 18 days, staying mainly at Jungfrau, Zermatt and Lucern regions. We got the STP for 15 days. Do you think we would be better off with the half fare card?? Oh! And do we have the 50% discount for the Zermatt and Jungfrau passes also? Tnx guys, great work! ❤️

[@drnageshvarshney]

hi, good to hear you both. if we have swiss day pass that comes in 52 franc, then our children free to travel with us or have to buy for them also.

[@anthonylozano8035]

Thank you! I will be staying in Interlaken. But more specifically beatenberg. Do you think the top of Europe pass would be more beneficial. Gonna be traveling in from Milan

[@youngjiwon]

When I see the faces of the two friends, especially the voices and faces of the girls, it is a natural healing atmosphere. Thank you for explaining the same words in a way that makes my heart feel comfortable and understandable. I am also planning a trip to Switzerland with my family, and I think it will be very helpful. Thank you. Always be happy.

[@gurjantsinghvirdi8695]

Thanks for the Information you both are doing great job i have 1 question i want to know if we have interrail pass can we take local trains with interrail pass and we cover all the area of switzerland with interrail pass. Please reply thanks

[@dunndee9570]

Thank you guys, amazing couple. Just quick question if i travel in August can i buy tickets like electronic ticket ? Since im in Ireland? I downloaded SBB mobile app but kept saying my location is not available. So do i have to buy those tickets when i get there or virtual online ticket is available too?

[@johanngeisser6109]

Hello guys, great video but I hope you can help me with this question please. If I buy a saver day pass to Zurich for example but I only plan to rest there for the day and then come back, would it be enough just to buy the saver day pass for the outward and return journey.

[@journeywithshwetas]

Hi, I really loved your video and it is very informative. I wanted to ask a question if I buy a 2nd class swiss travel pass can I reserve seats in Prestige coach in the Golden pass express or reserve seat in 1st class in the Belle Epoque train. I am really confused, could you help me provide some clarification.

[@traumaniladri]

Hello, Alexis and Louis…great video, just wanted to know whether separate 3 day Saver day Pass is good enough for us as a family, if booked early at 52 francs…it’s cheaper than a 3 day Swiss travel pass…we need only train travel, no mountain excursions…plan to visit lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Murren, Grindelwald and take boat rides on Thun and Brienze

[@EXcellentstuFF]

Thanks guys, really wonderful video. Question: Saver Day Pass (alacarte) can be used for Jungfrau region? For the Top of Europe - the minimum duration is 3 days which I don't want to purchase

[@laurafrank898]

This was so helpful, thank you! If my trip is in 2.5 weeks, am I too late to benefit from buying super saver tickets? Thanks in advance

[@iamdrone]

thank you

[@iba83]

Very good video . I plan to visit 1: Lucern, Mount Pilatus, 2: interlaken ,Jungenfrau, 3:Engelberg 4: Zermatt. Please suggest the best option.

[@debbieelms-watkiss4742]

Great video. What is covered if you have a Eurail global pass.? What are the discounts. could you please add that to your videos as well. Thank you from Debbie. Down Under

[@chitrasaravanan7078]

Can you make a video about Swiss cell phone data plans?

[@Thefitty]

I'd like to know too!

[@barbaramcintosh4360]

Also, some tips on using ATM machines in Switzerland for daily expenses and no foreign transaction fee credit cards would be useful & very much appreciated!

[@samfontaine5203]

@@barbaramcintosh4360 You would have to talk to your own bank about that. Those fees are purely in their control.

[@gee-qp2py]

me too

[@leigh4652]

When I go to Switzerland in October I plan on using the International day pass offered by my ATT plan. It’s 10$ /day for the first line and 5$/day each additional line. You won’t get charged more than 10 days a billing cycle.

[@alextan6535]

Hi Alexis and Louis I love your videos and tips. Great infomation. If I need some advice on the which type of transportation pass to get when I travel to Swiss during Sept. Is there a fee you guys charge for tips or it is free advice out of kindness? Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you very much. Gd Day!!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Hi Alex - we charge a fee for this service - if interested you can send us an email or a DM on instagram and we're happy to discuss further. Cheers!

[@saod92]

Thank you for the valuable information. If I have a Travel Pass card, do I have to book a ticket in advance for the train, or go to the station and take any train available to the destination I want without reservation?

[@shubhamtunwal7363]

Great Video.Liked it, in the Full fare card, do I still need to pay for the ticket ? I am looking for something which is for 1 day and I don't need to buy ticket.

[@glennferoli5101]

Hi Alexis. I just happened by your videos and found them most helpful, but I also find myself more confused. My wife and I are planning a 6 day trip to Switzerland mid-June. After spending 1 day in Geneva, we will be traveling to Murren, using this as our base for the next 4 days, finally heading out to Zurich the last day. We will be using pubic transportation everywhere. While in Murren, we plan on using various cable cars daily for our hiking destinations. Any advice as to which pass would make most sense? Also will this pass allow for discounts on the cable cars? Thanking you in advance. Glenn