Switzerland in May with Eurail Pass

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Brendan is planning a 5-day trip to Switzerland in early May, visiting Zurich, Luzern, and Zermatt. He has questions about transport options and activities during that time, and he's unsure whether to stick with the Swiss Travel Pass or go for the Eurail Pass since he will travel to Italy afterward.

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  • Consider using the Swiss Travel Pass for better benefits on Swiss transport and activities, especially if you plan limited trips in Italy.
  • Check the validity of train passes on the respective websites to ensure you get the best deal for your itinerary.
  • Look up opening dates for mountain cable cars to confirm availability during your visit.
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  • Anonymous
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    19 October 2018 at 13:53:41 #818744

    Good Day,

    I am planning to visit Switzerland for 5 days in early May 2019. Will be visiting Zurich, Luzern and Zermatt. However, instead of the Swiss Travel Pass, I am planning to get the Eurail Pass as I will be heading to Italy afterwards. However, I am having some queries as stated below, if you would kindly help 😀

    Are these activities/transport available during May 2019?

    1.Cable Car from Murren to Birg and Schilthorn

    2. Thrill Walk at Birg

    3. Cable Car to Mt Pilatus

    4. Toboggan at Mt Pilatus

    5. Cable Car to Mt Rigi

    6. Hornlihut Hike

    Eurail Pass
    Do these benefits apply for days which are not designated “Pass Travel Days”?
    E.g. Lake Lucerne Boat Trip (50% off)

    Cable Car to Schilthorn (25% off)

    Or do these discounts only apply on “Pass Travel Days”?

    Or do you think a Swiss Travel Pass would still be more appropriate in terms of cost?

    With Thanks,

    Brendan Teo

  • User
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 19 October 2018 at 16:29:14 #898128

    Hi Brendan and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    The Swiss Travel Pass will give better benefits in Switzerland and would be the better option probably, unless you have a fair bit if train travel in Italy as well. If only one or two trips I’d think about just point to point tickets in Italy: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/italy/price

    You can see the validity areas of the Eurail Select Pass and Swiss Travel Pass on the below links:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/eu railselectpass/validit y
    http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/validity

    You can find opening dates for each mountain on the route tab for each mountain here: http://www.myswissalps.com/ac tivities/naturalsites/ mountains

    If you are missing any other details let me know!

    If you’d like to compare costs of the Eurail Pass against the Swiss Travel Pass (once you’ve planned out your daily travel itinerary for your entire trip) read through this page: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass

    The SBB timetable will get you prices and travel connections/duration as well: http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

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