Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass is a travel pass that lets you travel throughout Switzerland on a vast network of railways, buses, and boats.

Swiss Travel Pass

It's a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the country, especially if you're planning on doing a lot of traveling within a short period of time.

Types of Swiss Travel Pass

1) Consecutive: This pass is valid for a continuous period of 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days. Once you activate the pass, it's valid for the specified number of consecutive days.

Types of Swiss Travel Pass

2) Flexi: This pass gives you more flexibility, as it allows you to choose any 3, 4, 8, or 15 days of travel within a one-month period. This is a good option if you're planning on doing some day trips or staying in one place for a few days before moving on to another.

Validity

The Swiss Travel Pass is only valid for non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Activation

You need to activate your Swiss Travel Pass before you start using it. You can do this at a railway station or on a boat.

Reservations

While a seat reservation is not mandatory for most travel on the Swiss Travel System network, it is recommended for popular routes and panoramic trains, especially during peak season. You can make seat reservations online or at a railway station.

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Public transport in cities

The pass also allows you to use public transportation in over 90 towns and cities in Switzerland, including trams, buses, and trolleybuses.

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Free museum entries

The pass also gives you free admission to over 500 museums and exhibitions throughout Switzerland. This is a great way to save money on sightseeing costs.

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Mountain excursions

Some Swiss Travel Passes also include discounts or even free travel on mountain excursions, such as the Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos railways.