How does the SwissPass works?


How does the SwissPass works? The SwissPass gives you access to public transport and countless other partner services. Use it for your Half Fare, GA or Regional Travelcard, as the key to your Mobility car or the pass for your ski resort. And, what's more, you can also benefit from discounts thanks to special offers.


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.


Which mountains are free with SwissPass?

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.


Is chocolate train free with SwissPass?

On operation days, the chocolate train has 3 different departure times. This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.


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.


Do I need to book Swiss Travel Pass in advance?

You can buy a Swiss Travel Pass up to 6 months in advance, but it will only be valid on the specified date you chose while booking.


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.


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.


Can tourists use SwissPass?

In addition to unlimited travel on trains, Postbuses and boats, the Swiss Travel Pass enables visitors and tourists from abroad to benefit from additional advantages: Unlimited travel on panorama trains (not including seat reservations and/or supplements). Unlimited use of public transport in over 90 Swiss cities.


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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