What is a Swiss GA Travelcard?

  • Debra
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    1 March 2018 at 14:42:28 #814564

    On some tourism websites I see pries for GA Travelcard. Is this something for locals or can it be the same as a swiss travel pass?

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    1 March 2018 at 15:38:15 #877480

    Hi Debra,

    It is for locals only with a Swiss address. It is essentially the same product as the Swiss Travel Pass (just for longer periods, like a year).

    Debra
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    1 March 2018 at 15:43:06 #877481

    So if there is a discount for the GA travelpass and one for the swiss half fare card and none listed for the swiss travel pass, (I am seeing this frequently) would there be a discount for the swiss travel pass? Could it be assumed the discount would be the same as the GA travelcard holders? Maybe not?

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    1 March 2018 at 15:54:18 #877482

    Yes, you can use the GA discount for the Swiss Travel Pass. It can get a little complicated with International tickets (GA holders get a small discount on trains into/out of Switzerland) but within Switzerland you are fine.

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