Using swiss pass outside of switzerland

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A traveler named J wants to explore nearby places like Chamonix, Lugano, and Liechtenstein using the Swiss Travel Pass. They seek advice on whether it's complicated for first-time train travelers and what day trips or two-day trips would be worthwhile. Many users share their experiences to help J plan.

Key takeaways:
  • The Swiss Travel Pass is easy to use and covers free travel on many trains, buses, and boats, including routes to neighboring towns.
  • You can download the validity map from the Swiss Travel Pass page to know which areas are included.
  • When asked for your pass, just show it; no additional ticket is needed for covered routes.
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  • Anonymous
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    83503 posts
    23 July 2012 at 11:11:56 #805470

    Hello, I see that you can get to places like chamonix,lugano, liechtenstein etc. using the swiss pass. Has anyone done this? Is it complicated for a first time train traveler? Are there day trips or 2 day trips worth going to? Tell me your best trips. Thanks, J

  • Annika
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    7328 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 27 July 2012 at 7:10:00 #836708

    Hello Jeannine. The Swiss Pass is very easy to use. You can travel for free in lots of trains, buses and boats, including those to the towns outside of Switzerland you mentioned. The exact validity map can be downloaded from the Swiss Pass page. You don’t have to buy any ticket on these routes; showing your pass when asked for is enough. If you want to travel further into Germany, France etc. than the towns marked at the map, you’ll have to buy an additional regular ticket at the railway station.

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