Coverage
1 countries
From
CHF 171
E-Pass
✅
Refundable
✅
💰 Price Table
| Type | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days flexi | CHF 244 | CHF 389 |
| 4 days flexi | CHF 295 | CHF 470 |
| 6 days flexi | CHF 389 | CHF 619 |
| 8 days flexi | CHF 425 | CHF 677 |
| 15 days flexi | CHF 465 | CHF 740 |
✅ Pros
- No reservations needed anywhere in Switzerland — just hop on any train, bus, or boat
- Free entry to 500+ museums (including Zurich National Museum, Bern Einstein House, etc.)
- Includes all lake boats (Lucerne, Geneva, Thun) and city buses/trams
- Glacier Express & Bernina Express: ride regular trains for FREE — only panoramic cars need reservation
- Mountain railways 25-50% off (Jungfrau Top of Europe gets 75% discount!)
- Most stress-free pass in Europe — no seat quotas, no reservation hassles
- Children under 16 ride free with Swiss Family Card (included free with pass)
- SBB is incredibly punctual (~90% on time) — Swiss trains just work
❌ Cons
- Switzerland is Europe's priciest country — 3-day pass at CHF 244 isn't cheap
- Mountain excursions are DISCOUNTED not FREE (Jungfrau only 75% off, still CHF 50+ — misleading)
- Half Fare Card (CHF 150) is better for short stays with just 2-3 cities
- Consecutive days only — wasted if you're not traveling every day (Flex version costs 15% more)
- Glacier Express panoramic car CHF 54, Bernina Express CHF 36 — many think the pass covers everything
- SBB Supersaver advance tickets are 50-70% off — fixed itineraries may be cheaper without any pass
- Reddit consensus: for short 3-4 day trips, Half Fare Card wins most of the time
- Cross-border trains to Germany/France/Italy not included — only covers the Swiss segment
👍 Best For
- 6+ day multi-region Switzerland trips — more daily travel = better value
- Museum lovers — 500+ museums free (Swiss museums normally CHF 20-30 each)
- Jungfrau/Matterhorn itineraries — 25-50% off mountain railways saves hundreds of CHF
- Panoramic train experiences — regular trains on Glacier/Bernina routes are free
- Families with kids — children under 16 ride completely free (Swiss Family Card included)
- Multi-city hopping: Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken → Bern → Geneva
👎 Not For
- 1-2 city visits only (Half Fare Card at CHF 150 is better)
- Brief Switzerland transit (not worth the pass cost)
- Budget travelers with fixed plans (SBB Supersaver advance tickets are cheaper)
- Staying in one mountain region (regional passes like Berner Oberland Pass are better value)
- Trips under 3 days (Half Fare Card almost always wins)
💡 Pro Tips
- 回本计算：苏黎世→日内瓦单程CHF 88，3-4次城际长途即可回本3天通票(CHF 244)
- 冰川快车/伯尔尼纳快车坐普通车免费！——风景完全一样，只是没有全景玻璃窗，省CHF 36-54
- 少女峰Top of Europe享75折（省CHF 150+）——买第一班早晨列车避开人潮
- 和半价卡的选择：少于4个旅行日选半价卡(CHF 150)，5天以上密集出行选Travel Pass
- 500+免费博物馆是隐藏福利——苏黎世美术馆、伯尔尼历史博物馆、卢塞恩交通博物馆都包含
- Flex版比标准版贵15%但可选非连续日——如果有2-3天休息日选Flex
- 湖泊游船全包含——卢塞恩到弗吕伦的船比坐火车更美，别错过
- 区域通票对比：只在伯恩高地看Berner Oberland Pass，只在策马特看Zermatt Peak Pass
⚠️ Common Pitfalls
- Thinking mountain excursions are FREE — they're discounted 25-75%, not free (Jungfrau is only 25% off!)
- Buying continuous pass when you'll have rest days — Flex version saves money (15% more but flexible)
- Not reserving Glacier Express panoramic seats — CHF 54 extra, sells out months ahead in summer
- Missing the 500+ free museums — plan museum visits to maximize this hidden benefit (CHF 20-30 each)
- Paying full price for Jungfrau — with Swiss Travel Pass you get 75% off (save CHF 150+)
- Not knowing Glacier/Bernina Express REGULAR trains are free — skip the expensive panoramic car
- Buying Swiss Travel Pass for a 2-3 city trip when Half Fare Card (CHF 150) would be cheaper
- Not checking SBB Supersaver tickets first — advance fares can be 50-70% off, beating any pass for fixed plans
🎫 Activation
• Window: 6 months from purchase
• App: SBB Mobile app or Swiss Travel Pass card
• E-pass available ✅
🔄 Refund Policy
• Fee: 20% cancellation fee
• Deadline: Before first day of validity
• Can change dates before activation
Last updated: 2026-03-16