Tram Fare & Swiss Saver Pass
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Removed userParticipant72625 posts2 October 2011 at 10:34:45 #804764
Hi,
(1) Please advise if tram fare in Zurich is covered by Half Fare Card and Swiss Pass. Could you please advise the tram fare from BAHNHOF-QUAI to QUELLENSTRASSE in Zurich by Tram 4 or Tram 13, and if Half Fare Card and Swiss Pass can be used in this case?
(2) In case we buy Swiss Saver Pass for 4 people, do we need to travel together all the time? If one of us don’t go together on one day, can the other three still use the Swiss Saver Pass that day?
Thanks. Christine
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ArnoModerator15471 posts3 October 2011 at 2:46:14 #834420
Hi Christine,
(1) The Swiss Pass allows free traveling all over Zurich, and the Swiss Half Fare Card allows discounted traveling. All transport modes are included. The maps linked from the Swiss Pass page and Swiss Half Fare Card page show where the passes are valid (which is almost everywhere). There are no point-to-point tickets in Zurich. The prices depend on the number of zones you cross. The zone system and prices are explained here. Anyway, any trip is free with a Swiss Pass or just a few francs with a reduced ticket + Swiss Half Fare Card.
(2) You can use the Swiss Saver Pass with just a few people of your party. The other ones can not travel at the same time, as you’ll only have one pass for everyone. Further details and resellers are listed here.
I hope this helps!
Removed userParticipant72625 posts3 October 2011 at 6:30:16 #834421Hi Arno,
Thanks for your prompt reply.
(1) I now get some ideas about the zone system. But I have some difficulty to work out the number of zones from BAHNHOF-QUAI to QUELLENSTRASSE. Do I need to buy the tram ticket before boarding but I am not sure which one I should buy?
(2) Sorry that I can’t fully understand the point about Swiss Saver Pass. Actually, for some days, all my friends will stay near Zurich station while I will stay near QUELLENSTRASSE. If we buy Swiss Saver Pass for 4 people, could I can still use the Swiss Saver Pass (for 4 people) for tram from BAHNHOF-QUAI to QUELLENSTRASSE while all of my friends will not travel at the same time? OR I need to buy single ticket for my travel from BAHNHOF-QUAI to QUELLENSTRASSE?
Many thanks. Christine
ArnoModerator15471 posts4 October 2011 at 13:43:16 #834422Hi Christine,
I’m not sure if you can get a ticket on board, but you can get it from ticketing machines or manned selling points, e.g. at the rail station. The personnel there can help you out if anything is not clear to you. The Saver Saver Pass can be used by any number of people from your group. The people not traveling along can not use it at the same time. So you can use it alone for the tram while your friends do not use it.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts12 October 2011 at 12:42:32 #834423Hi Arno,
Thanks for your advice.
We decided to buy the swiss saver pass for 4 people. But may I know about the activation process, whether the swiss saver pass can be activated if only 3 of us are present? Our plan is I will wait at Geneva (travelling from Paris) while my 3 friends will activitate the swiss saver pass for 4 people at Geneva airport and then travel to Geneva to meet me. Then we go to Montreux altogether. Kindly advise if it is possible.
Thanks. Christine
ArnoModerator15471 posts12 October 2011 at 13:21:48 #834424Hi Christine,
Depending on where you purchase, the pass can be validated by yourself, or it needs to be done by railway personnel. In the latter case, I’m not 100% sure if it can be done if you can’t present the passports of all travelers. However, Geneva and Geneva airport are just a few minutes apart, so if your friends can’t validate it at the airport, they can buy tickets to Geneva for a few francs and validate it there.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts29 October 2011 at 14:05:50 #834425Hi Arno,
i will be traveling to switzerland this thursday with my husband and my 5 years-old son. we will take the tgv from paris to basel.
if i buy the swiss saver pass online, do i have to retrieve the pass in basel? or where i can validate them? can you explain to me further?
for my 5 y.o son, does he need the pass as well? can you tell me about the family card?we plan to go to mt.titlis, and jungfaraujoch, do you know exactly what the time it is opened or closed?
regards,
ami
ArnoModerator15471 posts30 October 2011 at 2:57:23 #834426Hi Ami, and welcome to our website!
You can best read the Swiss Pass page. It also lists all purchase options (on the right side) with delivery times, prices, etc. You cannot order online and then retrieve your pass in Basel. You would either order online and have it delivered or purchase in Switzerland. All options are on that page. Please note that prices are different per reseller.
The timetable contains all schedules. Enter Kleintitlis or Jungfraujoch as your destination.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts1 November 2011 at 23:19:38 #834427Hi
My family & I (5 adult, 1 youth and 1 kid) will be travelling to Switzerland in Dec 2011. Would like to seek advice on the suitable swiss pass to purchase. Our schedule are as follows :
16 Dec – Depart Paris to Lausanne , transfer train from Lausanne to Zermatt
17-18 Dec – Zermatt
19 Dec – Depart Zermatt – Zurich
20 Dec – Zurich
21 Dec – Depart Zurich for home
Would a swiss flexi pass be suitable? If not, please advise. How does the swiss flexi pass works? Does that mean I can choose the particular day of usage once I validate the card ie. I can choose to use the pass on 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec etc. For STS Family Card, how do I proceed with the application.
For the swiss flexi pass or swiss pass, does it mean it is applicable for use for all the trains within switzerland? Thank you in advance for your assistance.ArnoModerator15471 posts2 November 2011 at 16:23:39 #834428Hi Bunny,
If I understand correctly, you’ve planned two transfers plus perhaps some local cable cars in Zermatt. I would rather recommend a Swiss Card. It includes both transfers for free, and you’ll get discounts on the cable cars. Further details and resellers can be found here. The Swiss Flexi Pass requires you to travel for 3 or more days to make it economical. For Zurich, depending on your plans, a Zurich Card would be good to look into.
Does this help?
Removed userParticipant72625 posts10 November 2011 at 3:04:52 #834429Hi
Thanks for your reply. You were suggesting that we get the Swiss Card. When it states it includes a round trip from airport or the swiss border. Does that means this round trip will be Lausanne to Zermantt and Zurich to Zurich airport. For all the inbetween trips and daily transport, then i will have to get the individual ticket right?
I will be travelling for 3 or more days in Switzerland, won’t a Swiss Flexi pass be more economically? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Regards
BunnyArnoModerator15471 posts10 November 2011 at 7:50:52 #834430Hi Bunny,
You would use the transfers included in the Swiss Card for the trip from the French/Swiss border via Lausanne to Zermatt and from Zermatt to Zurich airport (but you can just get off the train in Zurich).
If you have planned more than the 2 train transfers, then yes, a Swiss Pass or Swiss Flexi Pass would be a good fit.
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