How early should you buy Swiss Travel Pass?


How early should you buy Swiss Travel Pass? But time is money, and purchasing it in advance may save you precious time during your trip. Simply skip the lines at the ticket office and hop onboard public transportation! 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.


Are buses free with Swiss Pass?

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.


Does SwissPass expire?

The SwissPass card is valid for five years. After that, you will receive a new card when you purchase a new public transport service.


Does Swiss Travel Pass cover Grindelwald?

Swiss Travel Pass Benefits The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.


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 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 price change?

The only difference: regular ticket prices will increase as per annual timetable change taking place on 10 December 2023, while Swiss Travel System (Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card) ticket prices will change per 01 January 2024.


Can I buy SwissPass at the station?

You can also buy at www.sbb.ch or in person at Swiss stations. Booking opens 6 months in advance. Saver Day Passes cannot be bought on the day.


Are trains free in Swiss Pass?

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.


Do I need to print my Swiss Travel Pass?

The Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card can be used simply by showing the printed ticket or displaying the QR code on your mobile device. For Swiss Travel Pass Flex holders, please follow the instructions on how to activate the day(s) when you want to use the 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.