[Albi]

26 November 2019 at 18:10:38 #824549

I am currently planning a 2 weeks plus trip starting mid June 2020 covering Italy, Switzerland and France. I am studying the pass options from this site as well as looking at map, I would like to confirm my understanding on some routes on my itinerary. Also greatly appreciate for any information the best site to make seat reservation because Trenitalia does not allow reservation for pass-holder online.

In Switzerland:

Morges to Gruyere – only cover until Bulle . How much bus cost to Gruyere?

Montreux to Zermatt – cover the route down to Martigny with connection in Visp but if I come from Spiez, then it is at discount from Frutigen. Is this correct? How much the cost?

Zurich to Rhine Fall – It is covered but will it cover from Rhine fall to Stein Am Rhein and back to Zurich

Zurich to St Moritz – It is covered Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz but will it cover from Zurich to St Moritz and back

In Italy:

Regional train is free and not need to make reservation. Is this correct?

IC train reservation fee is about 10 euro or $12 US per trip, such as Milan to Firenze

I need to take a train from Spiez to Firenze and from Firenze to Lucern with connection at Milan– it seems like the reservation costs much more, between $57 (2 months advance) – $80 for next day travel. Is this right?

In France:

Basel to Colmar is covered because it is regional train

Geneva to Annecy is also covered

Colmar to Paris and Paris to Avignon (round trip). Can make reservation on TGV, about 20 euro for next day travel or 10 euro for months in advance. Is this right?

There are many site to make purchase but it seems like a lot difference in price. Such 15 days continuous with Happytrail is at CHF 375; Raileurope at $447 US and Eurail at $570. Am I looking at right?

Is Global non-refundable? How about Swiss Travel

Thanks in advance for your replies!

[rockoyster]

26 November 2019 at 20:00:01 #925693

I don’t know about Italy or France but ALL the Swiss routes you mention are covered if you take a train from Bulle to Gruyéres. The route via Frutigen is fully covered. You may be confused by the dashed line (not dotted) which indicates a tunnel. The route from Zermatt to Montreux is fully covered as well.

You are looking at this map right?

Based on your personal itinerary you should read “How to choose the best travel pass” (http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass), download the handy spreadsheet calculator and do the math. The spreadsheet also includes links to the “Where it’s valid” page for all available passes. Be sure to check those pages for each pass you are considering. Study the map AND read all the text on those pages to fully understand what is covered by the respective pass.

[Albi]

27 November 2019 at 1:23:28 #925694

Yes I am looking at the map from the links to the “where it’s valid” page and yes I am confused by the dashed and dotted lines because I looked at the computer screen. Now I have a print copy, it is more clear now. It was my bad 🙂

Thank you!

[rockoyster]

27 November 2019 at 1:27:24 #925695

Easy mistake to make.

Enjoy your planning.

[Removed user]

27 November 2019 at 7:28:21 #925696

Hi Albi,

as you are also interested in traveling by train in France, check this too: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/france

The same information concerning Italy can be found at http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/italy.

Regarding the cancellation fees, it depends where you buy it. For Swiss Travel Pass, if you buy for example at HappyRail (https://www.happyrail. com/en/pass/europe/swi tzerland/swiss-travel-pass-consecutive) the cancellation fee is 15% (possible up to 1 day before departure).

You can find all the recommended resellers of the Swiss Travel Pass at http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/price and for the Eurail Global Pass at http://www.myswissalps.com/eu railglobalpass/price.