Paris-Basel-Interlaken with Swiss Travel Pass

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A traveler named Theresasubs is planning a trip from Paris to Basel to Interlaken in May. They want to know if they can simply show their Swiss Travel Pass at Basel station to board the next train to Interlaken, or if they need to reserve a spot in advance.

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With the Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel from Basel to Interlaken without needing a separate ticket.
There’s no need to reserve seats for the train from Basel to Interlaken; just show your Swiss Travel Pass during inspection.
Trains run frequently between Basel and Interlaken, approximately every 30 minutes.

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Anonymous
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27 March 2023 at 3:19:42 #829425

Hello!

I am traveling from Paris –> Basel –> Interlaken in May 2023 and I plan on purchasing the Swiss Travel Pass. I just found out (on this forum!) that Basel to Interlaken is free so I will just buy a ticket from Paris to Basel.

Question about getting from Basel to Interlaken: Do I simply show my Swiss Travel Pass when I arrive at Basel station and hop on the next available train to Interlaken? Or do I somehow need to reserve a spot ahead of time for Basel to Interlaken?

Thank you!

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Anna
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Reply 1 of 2 • 27 March 2023 at 10:34:36 #952655

Hi Theresasubs,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

Yes, with the Swiss Travel Pass you can travel from Basel to Interlaken without a ticket. There is also no need to book your seats in advance. Simply show the Swiss Travel Pass during ticket inspection on board.

You can find practical information on how train travel works here: http://www.myswissalps.com/train/practical/howtotravel
This link has information on how to use the Swiss Travel Pass: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/howtouse

Enjoy your trip!

Regards,

Anna

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Reply 2 of 2 • 27 March 2023 at 23:01:09 #952656

Yes, that’s correct. All main line trains in Switzerland are ‘walk-on’ as long as you have a valid ticket of any type.

There are connections every 30 minutes Basel – Interlaken. If the next available train at Basel is one that needs an extra change in Spiez, you can wait (get a coffee of buy snacks perhaps) at Basel for the next direct service

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