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23 August 2019 at 0:04:21 #823535

Good morning

Thank you for your time.

couple of questions. Which site would you highly recommend to purchase Swiss Rail passes from?

We are travelling to Switzerland from Italy in January. We are taking the Bernina express from Tirano to Chur. My understanding is there is only one train from Chur-tirano-Chur in winter?

We are then heading to Zurich (Rhine falls) then Grindelwald (Jungfraujoch And first) then Zermatt ( Gornergrat, Rothorn) And what ever else we can do. Would you suggest the Swiss Rail or half fare. Thank you for your help.

Kind regards.

[rockoyster]

23 August 2019 at 3:00:21 #920772

Hello Sval and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

Your understanding regarding the Bernina Express is correct.

You might want to read http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/italy.

You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass from any of the recommended retailers listed here: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/price.

I would say the Swiss Travel Pass would be a good idea but to be sure, based on your personal itinerary, you should read “How to choose the best travel pass” (http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass), download the handy spreadsheet calculator and do the math. The spreadsheet also includes links to the “Where it’s valid” page for all available passes. Be sure to check those pages for each pass you are considering. Study the map AND read all the text on those pages to fully understand what is covered by the respective pass.

By far the best way to check timetables, find fares* and buy tickets on-line if required is using the SBB Mobile app (bit.ly/2ICIUHi). In the unlikely event you don’t have a device capable of running the app then you can use the timetable on the SBB website (bit.ly/2HH1U7B). If you are not familiar with using the timetable it will pay to first read the instructions on this page – http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable.

* The SBB website shows half-fare prices by default, the mobile app allows you to nominate whether to show full or half-fares (by editing the passenger details in settings) and is also smart enough to offer you the Saver Day Pass (http://www.myswissalps.com/sa verdaypass) if that offers the best fare.

Happy planning.

[Annika]

23 August 2019 at 5:06:16 #920773

Hi Sval! In addition to Rockoyster’s excellent information, this general advice on where to purchase passes may be of help: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/wheretobuy.

I agree with Rockoyster’s recommendation recommendation on the Swiss Travel Pass (http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass), as it’s usually the most convenient option. The Swiss Half Fare Card (http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isshalffarecard) still requires you to buy tickets for each trip (http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/switzerland halffare), so you can’t easily change your plans while you’re on the move whereas you can with a Swiss Travel Pass. Calculations are required to know which one’s cheapest though.