Can I use Swiss Travel Pass for Glacier Express?


Can I use Swiss Travel Pass for Glacier Express? The Glacier Express & Bernina Express are Switzerland's two most scenic train journeys and these Panoramic journeys are free with your Swiss Travel Pass. However you need to pay a compulsory seat reservation fee regardless of whether you are holding a travel pass or point to point ticket.


Is food free on Glacier Express?

Guests are able to purchase food on board the train, choosing from a 'plate of the day' (CHF30) or three-course lunch (CHF43). All food is freshly prepared on the train, hence the high price, and meals can be paired with wines from an extensive list featuring many Swiss wines.


Is Grindelwald covered in Swiss Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.


Is Grindelwald first included in Swiss Travel Pass?

Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from. The Swiss Travel Pass discount is valid on all the types of Swiss Travel Pass, i.e. 1st or 2nd class for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days continuous or flexi pass.


Does Swiss Pass cover Glacier Paradise?

The discounted rates are valid on all the types of Swiss Travel Pass, i.e. 1st or 2nd class for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days pass. You can choose any date between the validity of your Swiss Travel Pass to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.


Is Lucerne boat ride free with Swiss Pass?

The boat rides are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.


Is Lake Lucerne included in Swiss Pass?

The cruise on Lake Luzern is included in the swiss pass and is a great option for a day activity. There are many beautiful villages on the lake and view is amazing!


Which mountains are free with Swiss 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. To obtain tickets for any cable car, funicular or cog railway, you should present your Swiss Travel Pass at the ticket office.


What is the prettiest part of the Glacier Express?

The Oberalp Pass is the highest point of the Glacier Express. At a height of 2,033m above sea level, you get possibly the most breathtaking view of the journey. If you're travelling in the winter months, expect the landscape to be topped with stunning snow. It's glorious in any season!


What all does Swiss Travel Pass include?

Swiss Travel 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.


Does Swiss Travel Pass cover Interlaken to Zermatt?

The SBB train rides here include but are not limited to regional trains, high-speed trains & sleeper trains. They can take you from Zurich to Lucerne, Interlaken to Zermatt, Geneva to Bern, and many more popular train routes are covered as well.