SWISS TRAIN PASSES: 19 Things to Know | Swiss Travel Pass & Swiss Half Fare Card | Swiss Rail Passes

Learn the basics about Swiss Rail Passes AND discover exactly which Swiss Train Pass is best for your vacation to Switzerland! (Hint: It will save you money!)

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➡️Ultimate Swiss Train Pass Guide 🇨🇭🚂

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Things we mentioned in today’s video:

▶️Ultimate Swiss Rail Pass Guide *WATCH NEXT*

⬇️ HOLAFLY eSIM: 5% discount with code APLINSINTHEALPS

⬇️ Month-By-Month Spreadsheet: seasonal train passes and seasonal train closures (for maintenance)

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00:00 Did you know…
00:47 #1 Save Money
01:06 #2 Pass Coverage
01:47 #3 Types of Passes
02:22 #4 Europe-wide Passes
03:37 #5 Pass Dates
04:13 #6 Swiss Half Fare Card
06:08 #7 Swiss Travel Pass
06:35 #8 SBB Mobile App
07:15 #9 Mobile Data
08:01 #10 Prices
08:37 #11 Day Passes
09:27 #12 Super Saver Tickets
10:10 #13 First Class
10:36 #14 Seat Reservations
11:16 #15 Kids
12:17 #16 Dogs & Bikes
12:50 #17 Discounts
13:20 #18 Validity
14:09 #19 How to pick a Swiss train pass

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Traveling Switzerland without a train pass is like throwing your Swiss francs in the trash.

👉 Bold statement, we know. But that's how we really feel...and the numbers don't lie.

Swiss trains and public transportation can be complicated — so we’re making it simple!

In this video, we answer your top Swiss train pass questions, such as…

❓Q: SHOULD I BUY THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?
Watch this first to see if another Swiss train pass could save you more money.

❓Q: ARE SWITZERLAND TRAINS 100% COVERED BY A SWISS RAIL PASS?
We let you know what is and isn’t covered by most Swiss passes, and tell you how to find out what’s covered by the Swiss train pass you buy.

❓Q: SHOULD I BUY A NATIONAL SWISS RAIL PASS OR A REGIONAL SWISS TRAIN PASS?
We explain the differences, and which type of pass is best for your trip.

❓Q: CAN I USE THE INTERRAIL OR EURAIL PASS IN SWITZERLAND?
We tell you the answer and why you may or may not want to use these passes.

❓Q: WHAT IS THE SWISS HALF FARE CARD?
Learn why the Swiss Half Fare Card is *almost* always a good buy.

❓Q: DO SWISS TRAIN TICKETS EXPIRE? ARE THEY REFUNDABLE? WHAT ABOUT FIRST CLASS?
We share what you need to know before you buy. (And have a *free spreadsheet download* about Swiss train pass seasons.)

❓Q: WHICH SWISS PASS IS BEST FOR MY NEXT SWISS VACATION?
Use our **ultimate free checklist** to help you determine which Swiss rail pass is best for you in just a few easy steps!

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// LEARN MORE //
Things we mentioned in today’s video:

▶️Ultimate Swiss Rail Pass Guide *WATCH NEXT*

⬇️ HOLAFLY eSIM: 5% discount with code APLINSINTHEALPS

⬇️ Month-By-Month Spreadsheet: seasonal train passes and seasonal train closures (for maintenance)

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[AplinsintheAlps]

We know Swiss Train Passes can be confusing, but we're confident our resources will help!

[russracing]

OMG!! Another great video!! So much information that, like your other videos, I'll be watching it more than a few times to digest everything. Seriously considering a mini-consultation just to thank you both personally!!
Aloha!!

[ankitdeora]

Great video, thanks for making our life easier.

[sharistark]

This was very helpful. I’ll be in Interlaken for 3 days. I believe I’ll have enough time to go to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. I’m hoping there are less crowds in October.

[Bnice]

Has anyone mentioned difficulty with the identity check with the SBB app or site?

[ximusyou]

How can I purchase rides availing the half fare card using the sbb app which consider the pass as a ticket. Can I manually choose half fare card so my ride ticket be priced at half price? 10:19

[inprice]

More great info! I wait for your videos and I'm never disappointed.

[MrAlvinSinfulSong]

If I get the Swiss travel pass and want to ride the tram at Zurich, do we tap in or show the conductor?

[missanpage]

❤ very insightful. Much appreciated sharing this tips.

[tabster]

If we have swiss half fare card and the jungfrau travel pass, but my final destination is Grindelwald, should I purchase the train ticket from Zurich airport to Interlarken Ost? And use my Jungfrau travel pass for the train ride from Interlarken Ost to Grindelwald?

[hugobazin]

I think this will be useful for most people, especially americans who aren't used to options of public transport, but it is a shame how you kind of forgot the main pass that most swiss like myself use and gets them further than you might have imagined: the GA, which is the swiss travel pass, except for it's valid for a month and cheaper than the 6 day travel pass... so yeah, shame that you forgot that one since it's mostly cheaper and includes almost all attractions that regional passes do, plus the travel to the region, like from Basel or Zurich... also it provides way more flexibility by being valid everywhere... still good video, but I'm surprised that with all you know you've forgotten the most important pass

[rafifabqary]

Interrail for European residence, how about if I have Temporary Residence Card in one of Senchengen countries?

[cllcyc]

May I know if the Day Pass / Super Day pass will cover the panoramic trains (Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Express & Luzern-Interlaken Express). Thanks

[WaheedRiaz]

I visiting switzerland on my car i only wanted to use cable cars which swiss pass is best for me

[anushapunjala]

Can I use my half fare pass along with Benese Oberland pass and reach till the farthest station to Jungfrau? And only buy a ticket to go up to the spot?

[xxxxxiaaaaa]

I am planning to go from Milan to Interlaken using regional train. How different is it from the Bernina Express? I mean apart from the panoramic ones. We can still see the picturesque views with regional trains right? I just dont want to go to Tirano early morning and stop at Chur/St.Moritz then go through the trouble of more stops and connections and longer travel time. I am planning 6 days, to stay at Lauterbrunnen and flying back through Zurich Airport. So Half-Fare Card + Berner Oberland? Will the pass work from Milan? Do I have to purchase a separate ticket for the Milan to Brig stop?

[loryvictoriano]

Hello! I want to thank you for all your information! Me and my husband will be travelling in Switzerland for the first tine for 9 day this June. As we are now planning ahead with our travel, we find it so confusing to think which is the best travel pass that we are going to avail. Please help us to make our trip memorable and budget wise😀. Here are our daily trips:
Day 1: arrival in zurich late afternoon
Day 2: Zurich
Day 3: Lucerne
Day 4: Interlaken ( with accomodation)
Day 5: Interlaken/Isetwald
Day 6: Interlaken/ Lauterbrunnen
Day 7: Zermat
Day 8 Going to St. Moritz via Glacier Express
Day 9: St. Moritz to Zurich via train

We would really appreciate if you can suggest the best option for our travel pass to save some money. Thank you!

[davisrapp]

So what do you do when coming March 29 -April 2, but the Oberland pass doesn’t start until April 1🤷‍♀️ just buy 1/2 price and buy everything out right?

[josepinard]

Hello my question is about payment in Switzerland. Are cards accepted almost everywhere or should one carry a lot of paper currency ?

[joserommelborja]

For the Eurail pass, does it cover as in ALL train networks (including Metro, Subways, etc..) across Europe?