[Epikon]

28 January 2024 at 15:00:52 #1097300

Hello

I am trying to book a ticket from Chamonix to Wengen. While I can see the trains n connections required, I can’t seem to find any website to purchase the ticket

i saw a Saver Day Pass n Half fare travel card for May 29 for  59Chf – First Class in the SBB website

Can I use that portion for the Swiss trains n buy a separate one from Chamonix to the Swiss border?

Thanks n regards

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[Yolanda]

28 January 2024 at 17:47:41 #1097312

Hi Epikon,

For a trip Chamonix to Wengen.  Yes, you’ll need to buy a ticket for the French section from Chamonix to the Swiss border.   Via Le Châtelard-Frontière would be the quickest route. (Swiss timetable for research:  https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/public-transport/timetable/)

Tickets for the French leg can be purchased here:  https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-guide/france-switzerland/#tickets

The rest of your journey to Wengen, correct the Saver Day Pass would cover you.  There are also some Saver Day Pass purchase options here:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/saver-day-pass/#tickets

Kind regards,

Yolanda

[Epikon]

29 January 2024 at 4:26:43 #1097319

Thanks Yolanda

From the SBB app I gathered I should take a train from Chamonix to Vallorcine n Martigny  and the rest of the journey to Wengen will be covered by Swiss Travel Pass.

However I can’t see any website to buy the tickets online.I rang up French Rails n they said I can purchase a ticket from them for Chamonix Mont Blanc to Vallorcine for 10 euros but they have no schedule for Vallocine to Martigny

Is Vallorcine a border town n from that station I can take a train to Martigny using the Swiss pass

From your reply above is Le Châtelard-Frontière in Martigny  n the quickest route?

Thanks for your help in giving me so much information

Regards

[Anna]

29 January 2024 at 14:21:12 #1101448

Hi Epikon,

Le Châtelard-Frontière is the station directly after Vallorcine. From here onwards the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for travelling to your next destination. You only  need a ticket from Chamonix to Vallorcine. You can purchase this in Chamonix or online, as suugested by Yolanda.

Regards,

Anna

[Epikon]

30 January 2024 at 1:10:03 #1101474

Thanks Anna

I now understand the situation much better.

For the 6 days in Wengen I plan on going to the following:

Mannlichen ( walk to Klein Schneidegg)

Cruise along Lake Brienz

Cable car to Schilthorn n Piz Gloria

Cable car to First Thrill walk

Do you think I am better off just getting the Swiss travel pass for 15 days or

Getting individual tickets for 4 journeys as in

Vallorcine to Wengen May 29

Wengen to Zermatt June 4

Zermatt to St Moritz June 7

St Moritz to Milan June 10

plus Bernese Overland for the 6 days in Wengen

I did a rough calculation n found that the Swiss travel pass is slightly more expensive but I think it will save me the trouble of buying individual tickets.

Whats your advise

Thanks

[Anna]

30 January 2024 at 11:10:19 #1105602

Hi Epikon,

It looks like you’ll be spending most of your time in the Bernese Oberland. I would consider combining a Swiss Half Fare Card (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-half-fare-card/) with the Berner Oberland Pass (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/berner-oberland-pass/).

With the Swiss Half Fare Card, you can purchase the Berner Oberland Pass at a reduced price. You can also take advantage of cheaper Saver Day Pass (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/saver-day-pass/) if you book early. And in case you plan to do mountain excursions in Zermatt or St Moritz, the Swiss Half Fare Card provides discounts on mountain transportations.

You have to do the math to see if this is cost-effective at all. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best rail pass for your trip: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/tickets/compare/

Regards,

Anna

[Epikon]

31 January 2024 at 7:20:07 #1105639

Thanks so much Anna. I will definitely do what you suggested n then buy the passes.

Your links are very helpful!

 

Best regards