Better to buy Swiss Travel Pass before arrival?

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A traveler is wondering whether it's better to buy the Swiss Travel Pass before leaving the USA or wait until arriving in Switzerland. They want to know if there are any advantages to purchasing it in advance. The replies highlight that buying it early offers immediate use upon arrival and avoids ticket shop queues.

Key takeaways:
  • Purchase the Swiss Travel Pass before your trip to start using it right away upon arrival.
  • Buying in advance helps you avoid long queues at ticket shops.
  • You will have both electronic and paper backups of the pass in case of loss or damage.
  • Always carry a paper copy even if you show the pass on your phone.
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  • rockoyster
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 1 July 2019 at 21:50:30 #916696

    1. You get to use it immediately on arrival

    2. No queueing at a ticket shop.

    3. You have both an electronic and paper backup in the event you loose or damage it.

    4. You can show it on your phone (but always carry a paper copy just in case).

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 2 July 2019 at 4:51:59 #916697

    Hello Cagey,

    Rockoyster has mentioned all the advantages, it definitely makes sense to buy the Swiss Travel Pass before arrival, however, it’s not mandatory.

    Find recommended purchase options of the Swiss Travel Pass in below link:
    http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/price

    Best,
    Steph

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    Reply 3 of 3 • 2 July 2019 at 11:46:14 #916698

    Thank you both!

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