Do you have to buy SwissPass in advance?


Do you have to buy SwissPass in advance? You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass a maximum of 60 days before the day you want it for, right up to the day before travel.


Does SwissPass include bus?

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages.


Is it necessary to buy SwissPass?

Rail passes are almost always a smart buy for Switzerland, with its fairly high pay-as-you-go ticket costs and excellent transportation system. The Swiss Travel Pass is a particularly good deal, as it covers nearly all transport in Switzerland — not only trains, but buses, boats, and many high-mountain lifts.


What is the benefit of the SwissPass?

Discover Switzerland with just a single ticket: the Swiss Travel Pass lets you travel by public transport to Switzerland's most scenic regions. The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages.


Is the SwissPass for 3 days worth it?

If you take 3 or 4 scenic train rides, as well as use the pass on one or more of the famous cable cars such as Schilthorn (50% covered by the pass) or 25% off the mountain train up to Jungfraujoch, the pass is definitely worth it.


Can I put my Swiss Travel Pass in my phone?

Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass.


Is Glacier Express free with SwissPass?

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.


Are trains free in SwissPass?

Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.


Is Lucerne cruise free with SwissPass?

100 % free travel with: Swiss GA/AG Card. Lake Lucerne-Pass.


Is Jungfraujoch free with SwissPass?

The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Jungfrau Area, providing you access to many stunning destinations. However, it's important to note that while most of the area is included, the specific route from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch is not covered entirely.


How do I pay my SwissPass?

It's as simple as this:
  1. Log into e-banking. You log into your bank's e-banking service in the usual way.
  2. Activate eBill. Choose the menu item “eBill” and activate SBB as invoice issuer.
  3. Enter customer no. Enter your customer number, which you will find on the front of your SwissPass.
  4. Pay invoice.


What is not covered in SwissPass?

Mountain excursions are not included with the Swiss Travel Pass (with the exception of Mt Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos as mentioned above), but you do get a discount on most of them. Under 'mountain excursions' they mean cable cars, gondolas, funiculars, cogwheel trains, trains to the mountain peaks, etc.


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