Can I use the Interrail pass for trains and cable cars in Switzerland?

Tambu · 2025-08-04T20:31:56+02:00

Hello MySwissAlps team. My siblings & I are planning a European tour in October next year using railways & this includes Switzerland! How can we avail the Bernina Express, the boats, funiculars & some cable cars with the interrail or Europe rail pass to get the best experience of Switzerland. I understand the pass only covers the train rides between countries. I hope to get an answer. Thank you very much.

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A traveler named Tambu is planning a European tour with siblings in October next year, which includes visiting Switzerland. They seek advice on using the Interrail or Eurail pass to access attractions like the Bernina Express, boats, funiculars, and cable cars. Their main concern is how to make the most of their trip with the pass limitations.

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Consider getting the Interrail Global Pass or Eurail Global Pass, depending on your residency, for comprehensive train coverage.
Check the details on the Interrail Switzerland Pass for insights on local transport coverage, including cable cars and funiculars.
Be aware that the passes have limited coverage for cable cars and funiculars; plan additional purchases if necessary.

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Tambu
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4 August 2025 at 20:31:56 #2783104

Hello MySwissAlps team.

My siblings & I are planning a European tour in October next year using railways & this includes Switzerland! How can we avail the Bernina Express, the boats, funiculars & some cable cars with the interrail or Europe rail pass to get the best experience of Switzerland. I understand the pass only covers the train rides between countries. I hope to get an answer. Thank you very much.

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Reply 1 of 1 • 5 August 2025 at 8:35:48 #2783109

Hi Tambu,

Welcome to MySwissAlps! That’s a trip to look forward to! You can buy either the Interrail Global Pass (if you live in Europe) or the Eurail Global Pass (if you live elsewhere). They’re the same passes with different names.

The passes cover not only train rides in between countries but also inside countries. Cable car and funicular coverage is limited. You’ll find all details here:
- https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/interrail-switzerland-pass/ (this is the Interrail Switzerland Pass, which offers the same coverage as the Interrail Global Pass)
- https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/eurail-global-pass/
You’ll find alternative passes here: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/tickets/
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