[Anonymous]

6 November 2017 at 21:18:51 #813626

hi I found saver day passes on SBB app …was wondering if they are for Swiss citizens only ? And it says valid in the ya travel card area I understand that’s the same as Swiss pass??its quite cheap chf 52 and we are going Basel to Wengen which is more if we p2p tickets. Is there a catch here ?

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[rockoyster]

Reply 1 of 21 • 6 November 2017 at 21:35:56 #871617

Hello Abelefko1 and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

No catch as long as you understand the terms and conditions. Read this thread http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/new-deal-on-saver-day-pass

[User]

Reply 2 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 6:45:18 #871618

Hi Abelefko1,

Just be sure to buy them at 52chf….prices fluctuate quickly and can be more expensive than Point to point tickets a lot of the time.

[rockoyster]

Reply 3 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 7:40:01 #871619

Hi Abelefko1,

I just checked the SBB App and the only day pass I get offered is a CHF52 1-day class upgrade. This may be becasue I am not in Switzerland but then I suspect neither are you.

The SBB website says that the Saver Day Pass will be available via the SBB App “soon”. Just be sure you are buying the right thing. If in doubt buy the Saver Day Pass from the website at http://www.sbb.ch/en/travelca rds-and-tickets/tickets-for-switzerland/1-day-travelpass/saver-day-pass.html

[User]

Reply 4 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 8:25:20 #871620

You are right I am not…but I do get it !!

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[User]

Reply 5 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 8:30:09 #871621

Thanks for all the help everyone….sorry to bother with another few questions

is the ga card validity area the same as the Swiss visitor pass ?(on public transport)

2 are these print at home ?

3 is there anyway to know when/why they will be available (I need them for January)

it seems to me that the Swiss are good at hiding the deals as this pass is barely mentioned anywhere (my Swiss alps and multiple google searches..😂😂

[User]

Reply 6 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 8:32:13 #871622

And also is there a validity map in English? Would someone be so kind and post a basic guide to the map??

Sorry to bother 😀😀

[User]

Reply 7 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 9:08:55 #871623

By Swiss Visitor Pass do you mean the Swiss Travel Pass?

1. The Saver Day Pass has the same validity area as the Swiss Travel Pass; which is also the same as the GA area.
2. Yes, they will email it to you (just go through the buying process on Rockoyster’s link).
3. They are only available within 30 days of travel
4. It is a relatively new product hence why there is little information out there yet (except with SBB and us here).
5. There is a PDF map on Rockoyster’s link – it is in 4 languages including English.

[User]

Reply 8 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 9:50:38 #871624

Yes I meant the Swiss travel pass Sorry didn’t notice the English part…😐😐 is there a way to know if they will be available in January? (I know SBB doesn’t sell ANY tickets before 30days) any experience with that ?

[User]

Reply 9 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 9:53:30 #871625

I just noticed that this service was added to the app today(see screenshot) you will probably see it if you update the app…good luck

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[rockoyster]

Reply 10 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 10:15:50 #871626

Very interesting. My SBB app was updated today but still not seeing option for Saver Day Pass.

If you buy SDP using app or via web you should be able to just display barcode on your phone on request by conducter.

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[User]

Reply 11 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 10:24:55 #871627

There is no rush to buy a ticket – tickets can’t sell out, only seats can be full. But seat reservations aren’t made (or possible) here 95% of the time (I’ve never reserved in over two years).

You will have to wait until at least 30 days prior before buying the Saver Day Pass or any point to point ticket.

[User]

Reply 12 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 10:47:34 #871628

Thanks to all…

this blog really makes traveling to Switzerland a whole lot easier and simpler!!

Cant wait to get there…

[rockoyster]

Reply 13 of 21 • 7 November 2017 at 20:55:59 #871629

Hi Abraham,

Thanks for alerting us the the availability of the SDP on the SBB app. I deleted the app and re-installed and it is now showing the SDP.

Happy travels.

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[User]

Reply 14 of 21 • 8 November 2017 at 7:12:37 #871630

I tried the same thing and no luck here. Strange little SBB app! Oh well hopefully next update.

[rockoyster]

Reply 15 of 21 • 8 November 2017 at 7:17:13 #871631

IOS or Android Lucas?

[User]

Reply 16 of 21 • 8 November 2017 at 7:29:11 #871632

Android. typical 😉 haha. I’m still on v7.1 – it’ll come eventually!

[rockoyster]

Reply 17 of 21 • 23 November 2017 at 23:14:56 #871633

Hi Lucas,

V7.3 of SBB App now available for Android and supports Saver Day Pass. 🤓

[User]

Reply 18 of 21 • 24 November 2017 at 7:36:26 #871634

Yes, it updated itself a couple days after my last post above actually. 🙂

I’m keeping an eye on it for some 29chf day passes in January. 😉 It seems to be about 25 days out that I find 29chf prices (and so far never on a weekend but that should be ok).

I’m thinking Blausee at the moment and perhaps the Bernina Express route on a regional train in February.

[User]

Reply 19 of 21 • 24 November 2017 at 7:50:23 #871635

Hi Lucas, where did you find chf 29 ? The cheapest I’m getting is chf 52 even on a month out ….

[User]

Reply 20 of 21 • 24 November 2017 at 8:19:13 #871636

You need a Swiss Half Fare Card as well to get the 29chf prices.

You’ll see 4 prices per day on the web page (1st/2nd classes and then full price or 1/2 far price).
In your case it wouldn’t be worth the cost to buy the Swiss Half Fare Card (120chf) as you are just making one trip I think?