Swiss Half Fare Card for Zurich and Liechtenstein

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    25 August 2017 at 14:20:33 #813075

    Hi

    We are family of 4 (son age 7 and daughter age 17) travelling for couple of days in Zurich at end of this month. Based on research I find that the Swiss Half Fare card is the best option for us to buy specific tickets whilst we are there. My query is – do I need to buy one Half Fare card for all of us or should I buy separate for each of us?

    As additional query – my wife will stay on for few more days and can the Half Fare card be used for train journeys to Lichtenstein as well?

    Many thanks

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    25 August 2017 at 17:03:12 #868950

    Hi jkbalaji and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    So you and your wife as well as your oldest child will need to buy a Swiss Half Fare Card. You can then get the free Swiss Family Card that covers your youngest child (totally free travel everywhere).

    The easiest option for you would be to buy the Swiss Half Fare Card online before you travel. This way it is emailed to your for printing at home (and you have an electronic back-up) and it is ready to use as soon as you enter Switzerland. The pass is valid in Liechtenstein as well yes – you can see a map of where the Swiss Half Fare Card covers here.

    Lucas

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    27 August 2017 at 6:31:30 #868951

    Hi Lucas

    Thanks for the clarification. Another query. Can’t I book a Swiss Travel Pass online via SBB website. When I try to book, it tells me that the pass will be delivered to me by post.

    Regards, JK

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    27 August 2017 at 6:40:24 #868952

    Hi JK,

    Once you fill in your address details you will be offered an on-line delivery option. You should then receive a PDF via email within a few days. You can print this at home. Best to print a few copies so you have backup in case you lose one.

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    27 August 2017 at 7:59:01 #868953

    Hi JK, yes, just as Rockoyster says you can do the online delivery option. The SBB website is the first option on my link above to buy your Swiss Half Fare Card.

    Lucas

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    28 August 2017 at 5:12:17 #868954

    >> can the Half Fare card be used for train journeys to Lichtenstein as well?

    No, it can’t be used for train journeys beyond the Swiss border, only for the PostAuto bus routes shown as yellow lines on the attached screen shot.

    International trains coming from Switzerland don’t stop at any stations in Liechtenstein in any case. Trains that do stop in Liechtenstein are regional trains run by the ÖBB (Austrian Railways), and ÖBB fares apply.

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    28 August 2017 at 6:49:37 #868955

    Yes, that’s true, but you will get a partial discount on the train to Liechtenstein from Zurich (it’s just a discount on the Swiss portion of the trip as far as Sargans).

    But you can’t use the Swiss Half Fare Card on trips within Liechtenstein that aren’t on a Postbus.

    Lucas

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