Swiss Half Fare Card or Swiss 3 Days Travel Pass

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A traveler named Vonne is seeking advice about her itinerary and which rail pass to choose for her upcoming trip in Switzerland. She plans to enjoy the Chocolate Train and travel along the Golden Pass, with stops from Montreux to Lucerne and then to Bern over three days. She's confused between the Swiss Half Fare Card and the Swiss Travel Pass.

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  • Anonymous
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    3 May 2017 at 2:27:48 #811654

    Hi, I would really like to have advice and recommendations for my itinerary as I am really confused about the swiss pass.

    Which would be a better choice? Swiss Half Fare Card or Swiss 3 Days Travel Pass? My itinerary are as follows:-

    Day 1 – The Chocolate Train – Golden Pass

    Day 2 – Golden Pass (Montruex to Lucerne)

    Day 3 – Lucerne to Bern

    Thank you.

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    Reply 1 of 2 • 3 May 2017 at 9:07:55 #862693

    Hi Vonnetic,

    The excel sheet on our ‘how to choose your rail pass” will help you to figure it out exactly.

    I would lean towards the Swiss Half Fare Card (120chf) if those are indeed your only use of trains, buses, gondolas etc on your trip. The Swiss Travel Pass (3 days at 220chf) covers 2 of the 3 routes only (you still have to pay for the chocolate train at a similar discount to the Swiss Half Fare Card).

    Lucas

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 3 May 2017 at 9:26:38 #862694

    Hi Lucas,

    Thank you so much for your response. It helped a lot!

    Vonne

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