Yes, if you don’t have time to buy the Swiss Travel Pass online here,
you can buy it at any manned Swiss railways office (SBB) and there is a large office at the Zurich Airport for you if you wish
.
Is it worth it to get a Swiss Travel Pass?
The Swiss Travel Pass is
worth considering if you will primarily be travelling by train in Switzerland
. The Swiss Travel Pass can also be worth buying if you plan on doing mountain excursions and scenic boat cruises, visiting museums, and using local public transportation.
Is Glacier Express included in Swiss Travel Pass?
The world famous Glacier Express. This train is
free for Swiss Travel Pass holders
. You only need to purchase a seat reservation.
Is there an app for Swiss Travel Pass?
Thanks to SwissPass Mobile, you can show the travelcards integrated onto your SwissPass card very easily with a smartphone or tablet. The SBB Mobile app also supports SwissPass Mobile.
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
!
Do I need to buy Swiss train tickets in advance?
Do you need to book in advance?
No. Swiss domestic journeys don’t need to be pre-booked
, trains cannot ‘sell out’ and regular full-price tickets are available in unlimited numbers, valid on any train that day. For any Swiss domestic journey you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and hop on the next train.
Is schilthorn free with Swiss Pass 2022?
Travel to the summit of the Schilthorn is not fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass however a generous discount applies
. Passholders travelling from Stechelberg receive a 50% discount and Passholders travelling from Lauterbrunnen via Grutschalp receive slightly more than 50% off.
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.
What’s included in Swiss Pass?
- 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.
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.
Does Swiss Travel Pass include trams?
City transport (trams, buses) is free in 90 towns
. Boats are free, except for special cruises such as dinner cruises. The Swiss Travel Pass is valid in Switzerland only. A few train and bus routes crossing the border allow free traveling too.
What is a Swiss Saver Pass?
About the Saver Day Pass
You’ll get free unlimited traveling in Switzerland for one day
. Trains, buses, boats and city transport are free. Cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars are not included (details and exceptions here). The Saver Day Pass is available for 1st or 2nd class traveling.
How do I add my Swiss Travel Pass to SBB?
Select ‘Settings’ and then ‘My Travelcards’. Click on ‘Store travelcard manually’ and select ‘Half-Fare travelcard (1/2)’. Then confirm your entry by clicking on ‘Accept’. Now you will always be shown the half-price tickets that your Swiss Half Fare Card entitles you to when you search the timetable.
How do I add half fare card to SBB app?
If you have bought the yearly Half Fare Card you can
log in in the app and then you can go to “Settings”. Under “My Swisspass” you can add the Half Fare Card in the app
.
Which is better Jungfrau or Schilthorn?
A visit to
Schilthorn is much cheaper than Jungfraujoch
.
The Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 50% discount. Kids travel free with the the Junior Card. Of course, if you hike to Schilthorn and ride the cable car down (or vice versa), you save roughly 50% on the ticket price.
Does Swiss Pass cover cable cars?
Swiss Travel Pass is great for trains, buses and boats, but when it comes to cable cars,
most are only partially covered, or not covered at all
. Enjoy the trip!
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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Is first class worth it on Swiss trains?
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 it cheaper to buy Swiss train tickets online?
5. Re: Swiss Train Ticket- Cheaper To Buy Online? Hi again,
Yes, you will get 50% off on the fares for the mountain trains
.
Do they check tickets on Swiss trains?
Yes, the train system operates on the honour system in Switzerland.
They expect people to pay for their tickets but will do random checks from time to time
. Very rarely do I see anyone get caught and fined as most Swiss don’t mind paying for a ticket.
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 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.
How do I get to Piz Gloria?
Interlaken is easily reached
by rail, either via Basel – Bern – Spiez or via Lucerne over the Brünig Pass
. Change trains at Interlaken Ost for Lauterbrunnen, where a postbus takes you to the valley station of the Schilthorn aerial cableway in Stechelberg. The aerial cableway to Mürren departs every 30 minutes.
How do you get Grindelwald first?
The easiest way to get to First Cliff Walk is by
taking a 25-minutes gondola ride from Grindelwald to First
. From there, it’s just a short walk of 5 minutes to the Cliff Walk. You cannot drive up to First by car or by bus and hiking here from Grindelwald would take you several hours.
Is Mount Titlis covered in Swiss Pass?
Titlis are free – just like a family card,
it’s included in your Swiss Pass cost
. Whether you are traveling solo, with friends, family, or kids, Mount Titlis in Switzerland is among the few unmissable experiences in Switzerland, and undoubtedly, also among the most loved mountains in Switzerland.
How long is the hike from Grindelwald to First?
The hike is
17.4 kilometers round trip
, or 8.7 kilometers one way.
