[garyprc]

3 August 2026 at 20:52:25 #2798148

Hi again, we will spend 18 days in Switzerland by train starting the end of August into mid September.
From Zurich we go to Lucerne for 3 days , then Wengen and Murren for 4 days each followed by 3 days each in Zermatt and Lugano. We  have already purchased the 1/2 fare pass for a month. Should we buy both the BO and Jungfrau passes too? we plan on moderate hiking and substantial sightseeing in those areas. How about any other passes? we will likely go to Pilatus and Riggi from Lucerne.
Thanks for any advice, Gary

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[Arno]

Reply 1 of 5 • 4 August 2026 at 14:37:15 #2798152

Hi Gary,

Given the fact that you already have the Swiss Half Fare Card, I would additionally buy the Berner Oberland Pass, not the Jungfrau Travel Pass or any other passes. My reasoning:

• It covers a much wider area than the Jungfrau Travel Pass, allowing you to change your plans if needed (e.g. because of the weather). All (coverage) details can be found here: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/berner-oberland-pass/
• Your trip from Lucerne to Wengen/Mürren is included.
• Your trip from Wengen/Mürren to Zermatt is included until Brig, provided that you travel via the scenic Lötschberg route (see the downloadable map here: https://www.myswissalps.com/details/berner-oberland-pass-validity/).

You can buy the pass from the official shop through this link: https://www.myswissalps.com/link/stc-berner-oberland-pass/. Select the Swiss Half Fare Card in the Discount dropdown to get the discounted pass price.

[davel4848]

Reply 2 of 5 • 4 August 2026 at 14:53:25 #2798156

Hi Gary,
Unless you’re desperate to go up to Jungfraujoch, I would recommend getting the BOB pass for 3 or 4 days. This allows you to visit ALMOST everything in the Wengen area for free and it gives you free travel to and from Luzern. I think it now offers free travel down to Lausanne.
We’ve stayed in that area several times and always invest in the BOB ticket.
Have a great holiday.
Regards
Dave

[Roger Sexton]

Reply 3 of 5 • 4 August 2026 at 15:58:42 #2798162

Hello Gary

I would strongly support  Arno’s and Dave’s recommendation to invest in Berner Oberland Passes.  (Note that the abbreviation is ‘BOP’).

Just one small correction to what Gary says.  The BOP is NOT valid to Lausanne.  But it is valid to nearby Montreux provided you travel on the (highly scenic) route via Zweisimmen.
Best wishes
Roger

[davel4848]

Reply 4 of 5 • 4 August 2026 at 17:25:24 #2798170

Thanks Roger. I did mean Montreux. Mixing up my M’s and L’s.
Regards
Dave

[garyprc]

Reply 5 of 5 • 5 August 2026 at 20:10:35 #2798181

Arno, thank you for your quick response.  I may have not been clear, we are 4 days EACH in Murren and Wengen. Does that change anything.?
Thanks to you and others who answered.
Gary