Swiss Travel Pass – crossing border to Italy
A traveler is planning a trip to Switzerland and Italy in May and wants to understand how the Swiss Travel Pass works for crossing the border. They have confirmed they need a separate ticket from Chiasso to Milan but are unsure if they can travel directly from Lucerne to Milan without changing trains. They're seeking advice on this and whether a day pass is necessary for their journey.
- You only need a ticket for the segment from Chiasso to Milan when using the Swiss Travel Pass.
- If you book a direct train from Lucerne to Milan, you don't need to change trains at Chiasso.
- You can easily buy the ticket for the Italian part at any SBB station or online.
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Hi all,
I will travel to Switzerland and Italy in May this year. I am curious about the use of the Swiss Travel Pass for crossing the border.
As I went through the forum, I already know I will need a ticket for the travel between Chiasso to Milan Centrale (My Destination in Italy). However, I am curious whether I can just ride those direct trains straightly from Luzern to Milan Centrale.
For example, according to my search, I can ride a train [EC] from Arth-Goldau to Milan Centrale or another train [RE 80] from Lugano to Milan Centrale. Can I just take these trains directly to Milan Centrale without getting off the train wehn I have my Swiss Travel Pass together with my ticket from Chiasso to Milan Centrale? Or I will need to take off and change my train ?
In addition, is a day pass necessary for my travel from Chiasso to Milan Centrale so that I can ride on whichever train [EC] or [RE 80]?
I am new to travelling between countries in Europe. Thanks so much for your help!!
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Hi ha34ha2002,
Welcome to MySwiss Alps.
If you are travelling to Italy with a Swiss Travel Pass, you just need a ticket for the Italian leg of your journey. For instance if you’re travelling from Lucerne to Milan, the Swiss Travel Pass provides free travelling from Lucerne to Chiasso. From Chiasso to Milan, you are required to have a valid ticket. You can purchase this ticket from any SBB station. Options to purchase online are available here: http://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/italy
If you book a direct train, there is no need to get off in Chiasso. You can remain seated for the whole train journey until Milan.
Regards,
Anna
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