Swiss Pass validity

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Murk is planning a 6-day trip to Switzerland, wanting to visit places like Jungfrau, Mount Titlis, and Rhine Falls. They are unsure if the Swiss Travel Pass is worth it since they will be hiring a car, and they seek advice on benefits like free cable cars and boat rides.

Key takeaways:
  • Check the Swiss Travel Pass page to understand what’s included, as it details prices and areas of validity.
  • Consider the Swiss Half Fare Card instead of the Swiss Travel Pass if you’re renting a car, as it may offer better savings on transport.
  • You can receive 50% off train fares to Jungfrau with the Swiss Half Fare Card.
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  • Anonymous
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    20 May 2014 at 12:20:31 #806373

    Hi,

    I want to know more about where Swiss Pass is valid. I will stay in Switzerland for 6 days. My intended places to visit are

    Jungfrau

    Mount Titlis

    Mount Pilatus

    Rhine falls and

    Giessbachfälle

    I will also hire a car for my entire stay in Switzerland. So is it beneficial to buy the Swiss pass? Do I get free cable cars till Titlis and Pilatus and free boat rides on Rhine falls ?

    What is recommended in my case?

    Thanks

    Murk

  • Annika
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    Reply 1 of 4 • 20 May 2014 at 17:19:25 #839994

    Hi Murk, welcome to MySwissAlps,

    You can best review the Swiss Pass page as that explains about what’s included (download the map), prices, points of sale, etc. All places you want to visit can easily, or even better, be reached by public transport. If you do hire a car, a Swiss Half Fare Card is the best choice in most cases. See here for how to calculate which pass works out cheapest.

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    Reply 2 of 4 • 21 May 2014 at 8:21:13 #839995

    Hi Annika

    Thanks alot. It was really helpful. Is the Swiss Half Fare card valid for Jungfrau as well? Will I get 50 % off on those trains ?

    Regards

    Arno
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    15730 posts
    Reply 3 of 4 • 21 May 2014 at 12:53:46 #839996

    Hi Murk,

    Yes it is. Please see the “Where it’s valid” section on the Swiss Half Fare Card page Annika referred to.

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    Reply 4 of 4 • 21 May 2014 at 13:20:10 #839997

    Thankyou so much for your responses. It will surely help 🙂

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