Do I need to validate my train ticket in Switzerland?
Do I need to validate my train ticket in Switzerland? You can buy your ticket online, but if you're traveling on a regional train you'll need to validate it – the ticket will be valid for 4 hours.
Do you need to validate tickets in Zurich?
In Zurich there are no ticket sales on board the vehicles, no ticket checks when boarding and no validators on board. The only tickets that need validating are undated paper tickets. Those you validate by putting them in to a slot at the ticket vending machine at the stop, so outside the vehicle.
What ticket should I buy for public transportation in Switzerland?
Everyone in Switzerland who uses public transport on a regular basis owns one. The classic Half Fare Card is valid for a whole year but visitors can buy the Swiss Half Fare Card for one month. It costs 120 CHF, which seems like a lot for a discount card.
How do Swiss rail tickets work?
For any Swiss domestic journey you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and hop on the next train. However, you can often save money with Supersaver fares or a Saver Day Pass if you book online in advance as explained below.
How to validate Swiss Rail Pass?
Your pass should be activated before your first trip, and you'll need to enter your reference number as well as your full name and date of birth. For every travel date you activate, a valid ticket will be generated. This e-ticket can then be seen at activateyourpass.com.
What does it mean to validate a train ticket?
Validating a Rail Pass This is also called activating a pass. The station official should put a stamp on the pass. Please note that the pass must be validated at the station before boarding your train - a conductor on a train cannot validate the pass.