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Passes & Reservations Switzerland
Rail passes SwitzerlandSwiss Travel Pass: trains, cable cars, buses and museums
Interrail: valid on nearly all trains
No reservations needed, except panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express
from € 145
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Compare travelling with a Swiss Travel Pass, Interrail Pass, single train tickets or as part of one of our rail tours in Switzerland.
| Advantages | Disadvantages | |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Travel Pass | - Unlimited travel on trains, buses, trams and boats within the Swiss Travel System. - Valid on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass - No need for separate tickets. - Flexible duration (3, 4, 8 or 15 days). - Cost-effective when travelling a lot. - Free/reduced entry to museums and attractions. - Time-saving: one booking instead of multiple tickets. |
- Relatively expensive if travelling little. - Only worthwhile with intensive use. - Less suitable for long stays in one place. - Reservations required on Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express. |
| Interrail Pass | - Valid on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass - Coverage in multiple countries (Global Pass). - Different types of passes (Global or Switzerland). - Unlimited train travel during validity. - Hop on and off without extra tickets. |
- Less discount on mountain trains compared to the Swiss Travel Pass (see table below). - Not valid on trams or buses (unlike the Swiss Travel Pass). - Less advantageous for city transport in Switzerland. - Reservations required on Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express. |
| Rail Tours | - Everything booked at once: tickets, transfers, hotels. - Daily guides with tips, maps, timetables. - Everything in the HappyRail app – no print needed. - Flexible starting point and adjustable duration. - Based on experiences of previous travellers. |
- Only existing routes available; tailor-made possible, but limited. |
| Single Train Tickets | - Cheaper for short trips with few journeys. - Often very cheap Supersaver Fares if booked early. - Ideal for long stays in one location or flexible planning. |
- Expensive for several long-distance routes. - No extra benefits such as museum discounts. - Less convenient – each journey booked separately. - Valid on panoramic trains, but each section must be booked separately and often costs more. |
Comparison mountain railways and cable cars
| Mountain railway / Cable car | Included in Swiss Travel Pass | Included in Interrail Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gornergrat Bahn (Zermatt → Gornergrat) | ❗ 50 % discount | ✖ No discount or coverage |
| Pilatus Bahn (Alpnachstad / Lucerne) | ❗ 50 % discount | ✖ Not covered |
| Rigibahn (Vitznau / Arth-Goldau → Rigi) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Stoosbahn (Schwyz → Stoos) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Gelmerbahn (near Grimsel) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Brienzer Rothorn Bahn (Brienz → Rothorn) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Harderbahn (Interlaken → Harder Kulm) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Schynige Platte Bahn (Wilderswil → SP) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Firstbahn (Grindelwald → First) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
| Männlichen gondolas (Grindelwald/Wengen) | ✔ Fully included | ✖ Not included |
Comparison Jungfrau region
| Route / Mountain railway | Swiss Travel Pass | Interrail Global Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen (BOB) | ✔ Fully included | ✔ Included |
| Grindelwald → Grindelwald Terminal (BERNER OBERLAND) | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Grindelwald Terminal → Eigergletscher (Eiger Express cable car) | ✔ Included | ✖ Not included / sometimes discount |
| Lauterbrunnen → Kleine Scheidegg (via Wengen) | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Kleine Scheidegg → Jungfraujoch (Jungfrau railway) | ❗ 25 % discount on connecting ticket | ❗ 25 % discount on connecting ticket |
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Passes & Reservations Switzerland
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Individual reservations
Seat reservations for the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express are mandatory! For the GoldenPass they are optional, but highly recommended. All individual reservations can be purchased via our train planner, choose "Reservations" in the search bar.
Book rail passes
Swiss Travel Pass Consecutive, Eurail Global Pass (whole of Europe). For other passes see the Swiss Travel Pass and Interrail tabs.
Rail tours
All panoramic routes are included in our Swiss rail tours, for example Swiss Panorama Tour featuring the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass and Gotthard Panorama Express.
Single train tickets
All panoramic trains can also be booked separately in our train planner.
Seat reservations for the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express are mandatory! For the GoldenPass they are optional, but highly recommended. All individual reservations can be purchased via our train planner, choose "Reservations" in the search bar.
Book rail passes
Swiss Travel Pass Consecutive, Eurail Global Pass (whole of Europe). For other passes see the Swiss Travel Pass and Interrail tabs.
Rail tours
All panoramic routes are included in our Swiss rail tours, for example Swiss Panorama Tour featuring the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass and Gotthard Panorama Express.
Single train tickets
All panoramic trains can also be booked separately in our train planner.
from € 145
