Ga Travelcard area of validity and saver day pass
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Removed userParticipant72625 posts6 November 2017 at 21:18:51 #813626
hi I found saver day passes on SBB app …was wondering if they are for Swiss citizens only ? And it says valid in the ya travel card area I understand that’s the same as Swiss pass??its quite cheap chf 52 and we are going Basel to Wengen which is more if we p2p tickets. Is there a catch here ?
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rockoysterParticipant8889 posts6 November 2017 at 21:35:56 #871617
Hello Abelefko1 and Welcome to MySwissAlps,
No catch as long as you understand the terms and conditions. Read this thread http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/new-deal-on-saver-day-pass
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 6:45:18 #871618Hi Abelefko1,
Just be sure to buy them at 52chf….prices fluctuate quickly and can be more expensive than Point to point tickets a lot of the time.
rockoysterParticipant8889 posts7 November 2017 at 7:40:01 #871619Hi Abelefko1,
I just checked the SBB App and the only day pass I get offered is a CHF52 1-day class upgrade. This may be becasue I am not in Switzerland but then I suspect neither are you.
The SBB website says that the Saver Day Pass will be available via the SBB App “soon”. Just be sure you are buying the right thing. If in doubt buy the Saver Day Pass from the website at http://www.sbb.ch/en/travelca rds-and-tickets/tickets-for-switzerland/1-day-travelpass/saver-day-pass.html
Removed userParticipant72625 postsRemoved userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 8:30:09 #871621Thanks for all the help everyone….sorry to bother with another few questions
is the ga card validity area the same as the Swiss visitor pass ?(on public transport)
2 are these print at home ?
3 is there anyway to know when/why they will be available (I need them for January)
it seems to me that the Swiss are good at hiding the deals as this pass is barely mentioned anywhere (my Swiss alps and multiple google searches..😂😂
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 8:32:13 #871622And also is there a validity map in English? Would someone be so kind and post a basic guide to the map??
Sorry to bother 😀😀
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 9:08:55 #871623By Swiss Visitor Pass do you mean the Swiss Travel Pass?
- The Saver Day Pass has the same validity area as the Swiss Travel Pass; which is also the same as the GA area.
- Yes, they will email it to you (just go through the buying process on Rockoyster’s link).
- They are only available within 30 days of travel
- It is a relatively new product hence why there is little information out there yet (except with SBB and us here).
- There is a PDF map on Rockoyster’s link – it is in 4 languages including English.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 9:50:38 #871624Yes I meant the Swiss travel pass Sorry didn’t notice the English part…😐😐 is there a way to know if they will be available in January? (I know SBB doesn’t sell ANY tickets before 30days) any experience with that ?
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 9:53:30 #871625I just noticed that this service was added to the app today(see screenshot) you will probably see it if you update the app…good luck
Attachments:rockoysterParticipant8889 posts7 November 2017 at 10:15:50 #871626Very interesting. My SBB app was updated today but still not seeing option for Saver Day Pass.
If you buy SDP using app or via web you should be able to just display barcode on your phone on request by conducter.
Attachments:Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 10:24:55 #871627There is no rush to buy a ticket – tickets can’t sell out, only seats can be full. But seat reservations aren’t made (or possible) here 95% of the time (I’ve never reserved in over two years).
You will have to wait until at least 30 days prior before buying the Saver Day Pass or any point to point ticket.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts7 November 2017 at 10:47:34 #871628Thanks to all…
this blog really makes traveling to Switzerland a whole lot easier and simpler!!
Cant wait to get there…
rockoysterParticipant8889 posts7 November 2017 at 20:55:59 #871629Hi Abraham,
Thanks for alerting us the the availability of the SDP on the SBB app. I deleted the app and re-installed and it is now showing the SDP.
Happy travels.
Attachments:Removed userParticipant72625 posts8 November 2017 at 7:12:37 #871630I tried the same thing and no luck here. Strange little SBB app! Oh well hopefully next update.
rockoysterParticipant8889 posts8 November 2017 at 7:17:13 #871631IOS or Android Lucas?
Removed userParticipant72625 posts8 November 2017 at 7:29:11 #871632Android. typical 😉 haha. I’m still on v7.1 – it’ll come eventually!
rockoysterParticipant8889 posts23 November 2017 at 23:14:56 #871633Hi Lucas,
V7.3 of SBB App now available for Android and supports Saver Day Pass. 🤓
Removed userParticipant72625 posts24 November 2017 at 7:36:26 #871634Yes, it updated itself a couple days after my last post above actually. 🙂
I’m keeping an eye on it for some 29chf day passes in January. 😉 It seems to be about 25 days out that I find 29chf prices (and so far never on a weekend but that should be ok).
I’m thinking Blausee at the moment and perhaps the Bernina Express route on a regional train in February.
Removed userParticipant72625 posts24 November 2017 at 7:50:23 #871635Hi Lucas, where did you find chf 29 ? The cheapest I’m getting is chf 52 even on a month out ….
Removed userParticipant72625 posts24 November 2017 at 8:19:13 #871636You need a Swiss Half Fare Card as well to get the 29chf prices.
You’ll see 4 prices per day on the web page (1st/2nd classes and then full price or 1/2 far price).
In your case it wouldn’t be worth the cost to buy the Swiss Half Fare Card (120chf) as you are just making one trip I think?
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