[alisha_stephens]

21 May 2026 at 17:49:35 #2797018

Oh my – I have spent 3+ hours determining the costs of our trip with the various passes. Is anyone willing to double check if I’m missing something below??? I cannot explain how much I’d appreciate it!! It will be 2 adults and 2 youths (15 yrs old). I’ve attached my spreadsheet.

Attachments:

1. Switzerland-Travel-Passes.xlsx

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[Anna]

Reply 1 of 2 • 22 May 2026 at 23:20:30 #2797046

Hi Alisha,

The half fare prices in your excel sheet are incorrect. Please note that the prices on the SBB timetable are half-price by default.

Based on your plans, I would consider either a Swiss Travel Pass or Berner Oberland Pass + Swiss Half Fare Card. For either option, you will receive the Swiss Family Card which allows your children to travel along for free even on mountain excursions that are discounted. Please note that the Swiss Family Card is only valid for children aged 6 to 15 years old.

Swiss Travel Pass: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/
Berner Oberland Pass: https://www.myswissalps.com/details/berner-oberland-pass-validity/
Swiss Half Fare Card: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-half-fare-card/

Have you checked our guide to choose the best rail pass? It comes with a spreadsheet that you can download.

How to choose the best rail pass guide: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/tickets/compare/

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Anna

[Roger Sexton]

Reply 2 of 2 • 23 May 2026 at 6:29:56 #2797051

Hello Alisha

The FLEXIBILITY you get when you INVEST in a Public Transport Pass

There is one huge benefit of STPs and BOPs which never shows up in spread sheets.

If you buy point-to-point tickets you are committed to making the journey.  You cannot change your mind once you have bought your ticket.

The beauty of a go anywhere ‘Rover’ ticket like the STP or BOP is that you can  change your mind as to where you are going, even when in mid journey.

I was brought up in Hertfordshire, just north of London (England).  When I was TEN my parents allowed me to go out travelling around the area on ‘Green Rover’ bus tickets.  I often changed my mind as to where I was going, sometimes while sat on a bus!

Sixty-eight years later(!) I am still at it.  Except that it will be a Swiss bus (or streetcar/tram, boat or train), and it will be a Swiss Travel Pass that I have in my Rucksack

Best wishes

Roger