Traveling with the Swiss Travel Pass applies to all trains that operate on the indicated lines and that are listed in the timetables
. The train type (InterCity, local, panoramic) and the operating company do not matter. The Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass and other panoramic trains are thus included.
How does Swiss rail pass work?
A Swiss Travel Pass gives unlimited travel across the Swiss travel system for a continuous period of 3 days, 4 days, 8 days or 15 days
. A Swiss Travel Pass Flex gives unlimited travel across the Swiss travel system for either 3, 4, 8 or 15 travel days with an overall period of a month.
Do I have to print my Swiss Travel Pass?
The Swiss Travel Pass, the Swiss Travel Pass Flex and the Swiss Half-Fare Card can be issued as a
[email protected]
ticket / eTicket (
you must print out the ticket
).
Does Swiss Travel Pass include cable car?
About the Swiss Travel Pass
Trains, buses, boats and city transport are free.
Cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars are discounted by 50%
(details and exceptions here). Free entrance to museums. The Swiss Travel Pass is available for 1st or 2nd class traveling.
Which mountain excursions are 100 included in the Swiss Travel Pass?
If you are wondering which mountain excursions are 100% included in the Swiss Travel Pass, the answer is:
Stanserhorn, Rigi, Stoos, Brunni and Klewenalp
.
Is first class worth it on Swiss trains?
1st class versus 2nd class
Swiss trains are comfortable, so 2nd class is perfectly fine.
1st class is about 75% more expensive
. For that, you get more spacious and more comfortable seats as well as larger windows. On average, there are less travelers in 1st class.
Is schilthorn free with Swiss Pass?
Schilthorn covered by Swiss Travel Pass from 2018.
As of January 2018,
holders of a Swiss Travel Pass enjoy the drive up to Schilthorn free of charge
!
What Swiss Pass includes?
- Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.
- Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
- Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities.
- Free admission to more than 500 museums.
- Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos.
Does Swiss Pass cover Harder Kulm?
Does the Swiss pass cover Harder Kulm?
Swiss Pass holders can take the train to Interlaken Ost free of cost
. Holders will get a discounted ticket (50% off) on the Funicular train ticket from Interlaken to Harder Kulm.
Is Grindelwald first covered in Swiss Pass?
With a Swiss Travel Pass (not Swiss Pass)
, the train to Grindelwald is free and the gondola to First is 50% off. There’s no discount on the zip line.
Is Mount Rigi free with Swiss Pass?
Also Mountains like Stanserhorn and Rigi in Lucerne are
completely free
if you are holding a Swiss Travel Pass.
How do I know if my Swiss Pass is valid?
- in your customer account at zvv.ch.
- at swisspass.ch.
- at ZVV and SBB ticket machines.
- at a ticket office or by asking a ticket inspector.
What museums are free with Swiss Travel Pass?
The Swiss Travel Pass offers free entry to more than 500 Museums, including
the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Château de Chillon and the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
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Do you need to validate train tickets in Switzerland?
Re: Train tickets validation?
No, If they purchase train tickets in Switzerland
…they just get on the train that day. The conductor will punch the ticket on the train.
Are Swiss travel passes refundable?
Will my Swiss Travel Pass be refunded in case of illness or accident?
Travel passes are only refundable if returned to the issuing office before the first day of validity
. If lost or stolen, your travel pass will not be replaced or refunded.
Is Bernina Express included in Swiss Travel Pass?
The Bernina Express (www.myswissalps.com/be rninaexpress) travels the same route between Chur and Tirano in both directions.
The trip is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass
. As is the trip from Zurich.
Can I use Swiss Travel Pass on Glacier Express?
Yes you can use it for the Glacier Express and Golden Pass line
. You do need seat reservations for the Glacier Express.
Is chocolate train included in Swiss Pass?
Holders of a Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex can make a similar trip entirely for free:
the train rides to Gruyères and Broc-Fabrique, and the entrance to the cheese and chocolate factories, are all included
.
How much is the discount percentage for visiting Swiss miniature with the Swiss Travel Pass?
Discover the country’s natural landmarks, cities, well-known buildings and monuments, as well as means of transportation. This miniature landscape is on permanent exhibit in a wonderful park on Lake Lugano. Bonus with a Swiss Travel System tickets:
20%
discount on the entry price.
Is Golden Pass included in Swiss Pass?
The Golden Pass Line is free with your Swiss Travel Pass
. They say there’s no better way to travel around Switzerland via train and here’s why. There are 2 types of trains – regular and scenic.
Are there plugs on Swiss trains?
This varies quite from train to train, overall
on InterCity trains there should be, but there’s also exceptions, depending on which exact waggons are in use
. On smaller S-Bahn trains maybe better don’t expect any outlets.
What is the route of the Glacier Express in Switzerland?
| Glacier Express | Start Brig, Zermatt | Stops Fiesch, Andermatt, Disentis/Mustér, Chur, Thusis, Tiefencastel, Filisur, Bergün/Bravuogn, Samedan, Celerina | End St. Moritz / Davos (change in Filisur), Chur | Distance travelled 291 kilometres (181 mi) |
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What is re train in Switzerland?
Regional Express
(RE) is a term used by Swiss national rail operator SBB for its mid and longer distance stopping* train services. So multiple different specific trains are used, including both single-deck and double-deck variants.
How much does it cost to go to Schilthorn?
| Individual travellers Stechelberg – Schilthorn return Mürren – Schilthorn return | Adults 108.00 85.60 | Swiss Half Fare Card 54.00 42.80 | GA travelcard** / Swiss Travel Pass / Regional-Pass 42.80 42.80 | Eurail Pass 81.00 64.20 |
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How much does it cost to go to Piz Gloria?
Dine at Restaurant Piz Gloria
It costs
CHF 35 for adults and CHF 20 for children 6 to 15 years of age
.
How long does it take to get from Mürren to Schilthorn?
Ride to the Schilthorn
It just takes you
32 minutes
by Cable car to reach the summit of the Schilthorn, on 2970 m.
