Overview of the Swiss Travel System passes in 2019
A traveler started the thread to discuss changes to the Swiss Travel Pass for 2019, seeking updated information on ticket pricing and coverage. They noted that trips to certain mountains will remain free, while prices for various travel passes have also been detailed, making it essential for future tourists to understand what they need to budget for.
- The Swiss Travel Pass continues to offer free entry to specific mountain excursions like Rigi and partial discounts on others, so tourists should check current validity.
- Travelers can expect no increases in general ticket prices for trains, but some passes, like the Swiss Travel Pass Flex, have specific price points and coverage details.
- It’s advisable for visitors to compare the benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass against other passes to find the most economical choice for their travel plans.
AI-generated summary-
Hello travelers,
The Swiss Travel System passes slightly change every year. You can find the must knows for 2019 below.
Swiss Travel Pass
- No changes to the free coverage of trains, boats and buses that we know of. No changes to free museums entry either.
- No changes to mountain excursions. Most of them will remain 50% discounted. The trips to Brunni, Rigi, Schilthorn and Stanserhorn will remain free (in contrast to earlier announcements). Jungfraujoch will still be free until Wengen/Grindelwald and 25% discounted thereafter.
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 232 (3 days), 281 (4 days), 418 (8 days), 513 (15 days).
- Prices 1st class: CHF 369 (3 days), 447 (4 days), 663 (8 days), 810 (15 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass
Swiss Travel Pass Flex
- The Swiss Travel Pass changes apply to the Swiss Travel Pass Flex too.
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 267 (3 days), 323 (4 days), 467 (8 days), 563 (15 days).
- Prices 1st class: CHF 424 (3 days), 514 (4 days), 742 (8 days), 890 (15 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpassflex
Swiss Half Fare Card
No changes
http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isshalffarecard
Swiss Transfer Ticket
This product will no longer be available. We recommend the Swiss Half Fare Card or Saver Day Pass instead.
http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstransferticket
Swiss Family Card
No changes.
http://www.myswissalps.com/sw issfamilycard
Other passes (not Swiss Travel System)
— Regional-Pass Bernese Oberland —
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 210 (3 days, new!), 250 (4 days), 310 (6 days), 350 (8 days), 390 (10 days).
- Prices 1st class: CHF 252 (3 days, new!), 300 (4 days), 372 (6 days), 420 (8 days), 468 (10 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/re gionalpassberneseoberl and
— Tell-Pass Summer —
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 180 (2 days), 210 (3 days), 230 (4 days), 240 (5 days), 300 (10 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/te llpass
— Tell-Pass Winter —
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 110 (2 days), 140 (3 days), 160 (4 days), 170 (5 days), 220 (10 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/te llpasswinter
— Regional Pass Lake Geneva – Alps —
- Prices 2nd class: CHF 105 (5 days), 130 (7 days).
- Prices 1st class: CHF 155 (5 days), 190 (7 days).
http://www.myswissalps.com/re gionalpasslakegeneva
Questions
If you have questions about the pass changes, please feel free to post them here. For other questions, e.g. “which pass is best for me?”, please post a new thread.
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I read the below mentioned article some days back.it said no changes in the price.
http://www.thelocal.ch/201804 23/swiss-train-prices-will-not-go-up-in-2019-transport-switzerland-sbb
Yes, general ticket prices are not set to rise in 2019 but that is separate from rail passes like the Swiss Travel Pass.
So they want to cash in with the influx of more tourists, strange
Yes. That is the business. 🙂 It is a shame that the price is going up but that is pretty common everywhere.
What is really surprising is that general ticket prices aren’t going up. But the Swiss public has been very vocal recently about the constant price increases and Swiss railways is actually listening to them now.
I suppose if enough tourists complained, or stopped buying Swiss Travel Passes, prices would drop eventually.
Where to complain?
Hi Jantinsmehta,
Swiss Travel System AG is in charge of these passes, you can contact them here if you wish: http://www.mystsnet.com/en/co ntact/contact-form/.
Thankyou guys,
Anything in particular to mention in my mail while sending them my feedback/complaint?
Nothing in particular, other than your complaint.
Maybe if they get enough letters they will not raise the price next year. Very hard to say but it can’t hurt!
In the end, tourism to Switzerland is booming and prices go up with demand.
Thanks guys,
I’ve sent a mail, will keep you posted of the feedback I receive.
I’ve just joined and do allow me to say a big thank you to all who have contributed so much on all things Switzerland here!
Our family had a fantastic time when we visited back in mid-May and made very good use of info I read about in the forums here.
Regarding the mountain excursions for 2019, it’s a real shame that only the ride to Mount Rigi will be free. I’m quite surprised they have taken away the free trips for Brunni, Schilthorn and Stanserhorn and not replaced it with free excursions to other mountains.
During the 10 days there, we made full use of the STP Flex and visited places like Mount Rigi, Schilthorn, Stanserhorn, Grindelwald and the very interesting Stools via the newest Stoosbahn, which was great!
Thanks tenkamuteki and welcome to MySwissAlps!
Yes, it is a bit of a shame with the changes, but still a good product for most!
Happy Travels!
Hello tenkamuteki,
I am happy that you had great time in May while you were in Switzerland.
I have a question for you and Lucas. Where can I get information about “free trips for Brunni” as mentioned in your post. Please and Thank you.
We are travelling in September and we are planning to do Rigi, Schilthorn and Stanserhorn which is completely covered under STP.
Radha
Hi Radha,
Brunni is reached by bus and that route, and all routes covered by the Swiss Travel Pass can be found on the validity map here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/swisstravelpass/ validity
Perfect.
Thank you my friend.
Hi Lucas,
Thanks for the info! If I’m not mistaken, the cable car between Engelberg-Ristis is for free for SwissTravelPass holder, but for the chairlift up to the lake, the price is CHF 15.- for a return ticket. May visit Brunni on our next visit if it’s still free then!
Yes, most of the smaller cable cars on “local” mountains aren’t fully covered by the STP but often discounted at least.Looks like you are correct with the discount: http://www.brunni.ch/e n/current-information/prices/sin gle-trips/
Hi Radha,
The cable way “Engelberg to Brunni” is discounted only but travel to Engelberg is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. That cableway was never free – just discounted.
Great, thanks! I wonder if the new Stoosbahn will remain free in 2019? Having read the trip report prior to the trip, we knew we had to try it. We had two return trips and our son was so excited about it. An amazing piece of engineering!
I’m quite sure it will stay free, as it’s a ride to an inhabited area. Only the number of free rides to the peaks has been reduced.
Oh! I’m very pleased I have spent few days in Schweiz in July. Next year, mabye, we wouldn’t be able to pay for the Schilthorn and others trips. 2019 edition of Swiss Travel Pass will become useless.We were traveling on almost all of the removed cars/trains.
To be honest STP price is high and removing mountain excrusions will make it less attractive.
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