Overview of the Swiss Travel System passes in 2019

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    jatinsmehta
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    10 July 2018 at 15:37:00 #890824

    I read the below mentioned article some days back.it said no changes in the price.

    http://www.thelocal.ch/201804 23/swiss-train-prices-will-not-go-up-in-2019-transport-switzerland-sbb

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    10 July 2018 at 15:53:56 #890825

    Yes, general ticket prices are not set to rise in 2019 but that is separate from rail passes like the Swiss Travel Pass.

    jatinsmehta
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    10 July 2018 at 15:59:53 #890826

    So they want to cash in with the influx of more tourists, strange

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    10 July 2018 at 16:09:42 #890827

    Yes. That is the business. 🙂 It is a shame that the price is going up but that is pretty common everywhere.

    What is really surprising is that general ticket prices aren’t going up. But the Swiss public has been very vocal recently about the constant price increases and Swiss railways is actually listening to them now.

    I suppose if enough tourists complained, or stopped buying Swiss Travel Passes, prices would drop eventually.

    jatinsmehta
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    10 July 2018 at 16:36:42 #890828

    Where to complain?

    Arno
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    10 July 2018 at 16:43:12 #890829

    Hi Jantinsmehta,

    Swiss Travel System AG is in charge of these passes, you can contact them here if you wish: http://www.mystsnet.com/en/co ntact/contact-form/.

    jatinsmehta
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    10 July 2018 at 17:48:37 #890830

    Thankyou guys,

    Anything in particular to mention in my mail while sending them my feedback/complaint?

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    11 July 2018 at 6:16:42 #890831

    Nothing in particular, other than your complaint.

    Maybe if they get enough letters they will not raise the price next year. Very hard to say but it can’t hurt!

    In the end, tourism to Switzerland is booming and prices go up with demand.

    jatinsmehta
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    11 July 2018 at 7:42:43 #890832

    Thanks guys,

    I’ve sent a mail, will keep you posted of the feedback I receive.

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    26 July 2018 at 7:38:40 #890833

    I’ve just joined and do allow me to say a big thank you to all who have contributed so much on all things Switzerland here!

    Our family had a fantastic time when we visited back in mid-May and made very good use of info I read about in the forums here.

    Regarding the mountain excursions for 2019, it’s a real shame that only the ride to Mount Rigi will be free. I’m quite surprised they have taken away the free trips for Brunni, Schilthorn and Stanserhorn and not replaced it with free excursions to other mountains.

    During the 10 days there, we made full use of the STP Flex and visited places like Mount Rigi, Schilthorn, Stanserhorn, Grindelwald and the very interesting Stools via the newest Stoosbahn, which was great!

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    26 July 2018 at 12:58:04 #890834

    Thanks tenkamuteki and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    Yes, it is a bit of a shame with the changes, but still a good product for most!

    Happy Travels!

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    26 July 2018 at 17:00:01 #890835

    Hello tenkamuteki,

    I am happy that you had great time in May while you were in Switzerland.

    I have a question for you and Lucas. Where can I get information about “free trips for Brunni” as mentioned in your post. Please and Thank you.

    We are travelling in September and we are planning to do Rigi, Schilthorn and Stanserhorn which is completely covered under STP.

    Radha

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    26 July 2018 at 18:16:12 #890836

    Hi Radha,

    Brunni is reached by bus and that route, and all routes covered by the Swiss Travel Pass can be found on the validity map here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/swisstravelpass/ validity

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    26 July 2018 at 19:48:10 #890837

    Perfect.

    Thank you my friend.

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    27 July 2018 at 2:06:23 #890838

    Hi Lucas,

    Thanks for the info! If I’m not mistaken, the cable car between Engelberg-Ristis is for free for SwissTravelPass holder, but for the chairlift up to the lake, the price is CHF 15.- for a return ticket. May visit Brunni on our next visit if it’s still free then!

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    27 July 2018 at 5:31:33 #890839

    Yes, most of the smaller cable cars on “local” mountains aren’t fully covered by the STP but often discounted at least.Looks like you are correct with the discount: http://www.brunni.ch/e n/current-information/prices/sin gle-trips/

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    27 July 2018 at 5:34:06 #890840

    Hi Radha,

    The cable way “Engelberg to Brunni” is discounted only but travel to Engelberg is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. That cableway was never free – just discounted.

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    27 July 2018 at 6:53:46 #890841

    Great, thanks! I wonder if the new Stoosbahn will remain free in 2019? Having read the trip report prior to the trip, we knew we had to try it. We had two return trips and our son was so excited about it. An amazing piece of engineering!

    Arno
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    29 July 2018 at 12:13:11 #890842

    I’m quite sure it will stay free, as it’s a ride to an inhabited area. Only the number of free rides to the peaks has been reduced.

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    29 July 2018 at 13:38:05 #890843

    Oh! I’m very pleased I have spent few days in Schweiz in July. Next year, mabye, we wouldn’t be able to pay for the Schilthorn and others trips. 2019 edition of Swiss Travel Pass will become useless.We were traveling on almost all of the removed cars/trains.

    To be honest STP price is high and removing mountain excrusions will make it less attractive.

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