Purchasing last minute Swiss Travel Pass online

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A traveler named Crisd is heading to Zurich and wants to buy an 8-day Swiss Travel Pass online for travel from June 27 to July 4. However, they're having trouble purchasing it for those dates and need advice on buying it at the airport and pricing differences.

Key takeaways:
  • You can purchase the Swiss Travel Pass at the Zurich airport train station, but it will cost CHF 4 more than buying it online.
  • Ensure you fill in your correct email when ordering online to receive your pass for printing.
  • You can get a Swiss Family Card so your younger daughter, aged 13, can travel for free with you.
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  • Anonymous
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    25 June 2017 at 7:50:26 #812404

    Hi, I’m Travelling to Zurich tonight will be there 26 June 17 and am trying to purchase a n 8 day travel pass online from the 27 June 17 to 4 July 17… but it’s only allowing me to do so from the 28th June .. pls advise.. thanks

  • Arno
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 25 June 2017 at 10:19:48 #865754

    Welcome to MySwissAlps Crisd!

    An online purchase takes some manual processing too, so that’s why many websites do not offer a last minute purchase. However, if you order through http://www.happyrail.com/en/p ass/europe/switzerland /swiss-travel-pass-consecutive you will receive it through e-mail tomorrow (Monday) and you can print it in your hotel. Be sure to fill out your correct e-mail address while ordering.

    All purchase options are listed here: myswissalps.com/ swisstravelpass/ price.

    Enjoy your trip!

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 25 June 2017 at 11:06:23 #865755

    Thank you so much Arno !!

    Was wondering then since I arrive 26Th morning into Zurich, can I purchase the Swiss Travel pass at the Airport?? is there a massive price difference getting it in Switzerland as against outside of Switzerland !!

    We are 3 of us .. Me with my daughter ages 17 and 13 . So will be getting 1 Adult and 1 Youth pass ! Am I right in my understanding that my younger daughter 13 yrs travel free with me ?

    Thanks for your help!

    Arno
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    Reply 3 of 3 • 25 June 2017 at 11:14:56 #865756

    You’re welcome Crisd! Sure, you can buy them at the airport train station (see the second page I linked to). It’s currently CHF 4 more expensive than the other option I gave you (per pass). You may have to wait in line (could be just minutes, could be 30 minutes). Indeed you can get a Swiss Family Card for your youngest daughter so she will travel for free.

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