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24 June 2018 at 14:41:30 #816857

We are travelling from Aug 23rd to Sept 1st (10 days) using a Swiss Travel Pass.

• If we buy 2nd class, will we find seats on all the scenic trains and boats? Or do you recommend buying 1st class?
• As we are travelling 10 days, we are planning to buy 15 day Swiss Travel Pass. Is there a cheaper option to combine with an 8 day travel pass?
• Does below itin look okay?

Zurich -1 day, Interlaken 2 days, Montreux-2 days, Zermatt-1 day, St. Moritz-2 days, Lugano-1 day, Zurich-1 day

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24 June 2018 at 15:48:35 #889285

Hi Nita,

• Scenic trains (noted here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/activities/sceni ctrips/train) require reservations so you’ll get a seat with either 1st or 2nd class passes. Boats can’t be reserved, but the only way to be on the top deck of a boat is with 1st class tickets. Also 1st class is typically quieter which can be nice in August with many tourists everywhere.
• I don’t think so. But it depends on your final itinerary. You can check rail passes against each other once you have finalized all the trips you’ll take here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/train/ticketspas ses/practical/choosera ilpass
• I’d extend a day in Lugano. St. Mortiz to Lugano is a long day more often than not. I’d cut 1 or both nights in Zurich to add a night or two to Lugano. Use the Swiss railways timetable to plan out your trips and see if the timing and duration work for you: https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable

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25 June 2018 at 0:27:25 #889286

1st class is roomier but not always quieter than 2nd class

[Removed user]

25 June 2018 at 6:24:35 #889287

True. 🙂 depends on who is in there! They like to try to keep it quiet though.

[kim11]

25 June 2018 at 20:26:26 #889288

On boats you definitely want first class. If you have a 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass you can simply pay an upcharge to get a first class boat ticket.