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Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season:
all year
Valid for max. 1 days
Included area: SwitzerlandThe Saver Day Pass pros and cons
Pros: it can be cheap
- If you buy well in advance, you can have a full day of unlimited travel for a very low price.
- The price is even lower if you also have a Swiss Half Fare Card.
Cons: there are restrictions – read before you buy!
- The price varies by demand and purchase date. Buying early is normally cheaper, but that’s not guaranteed: prices may go up over time, and then down again.
- The Saver Day Pass can only be purchased between 6 months and 1 day before your travel date.
- The Saver Day Pass can sell out.
- The Saver Day Pass is not refundable.
- You cannot change the travel date.
- Most mountain trips are not free and not discounted.
- Museums are not included.
➤ Saver Day Pass prices in 2025-2026
| Find the price for your travel date | Price 2nd class | Price 1st class |
|---|---|---|
| Check standard prices (happyrail.com) | from CHF 52 | from CHF 88 |
| Check prices with Swiss Half Fare Card (happyrail.com) | from CHF 29 | from CHF 49 |
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What’s included in the Saver Day Pass?
| Scenic train | Discount |
|---|---|
| Bernina Express guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Centovalli Railway guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Glacier Express guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| GoldenPass guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations and surcharge for Prestige class in GoldenPass Express: no discount. |
| Gotthard Panorama Express guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Lötschberg Mountain Railway guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Voralpen-Express guide & prices | Free:
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Go here to see which trains, boats, and mountains are included and excluded, and to download the map:
Is the Saver Day Pass cheaper than the Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card?
Don’t be fooled by the name “Saver” Day Pass. It can indeed be a very cheap option for short stays in Switzerland, with few or no mountain trips. But in many other cases, a different pass will likely be cheaper and more flexible. Find lots of examples here.
How does the Saver Day Pass work?
The Saver Day Pass is a pdf document that you keep on your phone. You can travel as much as you like by train, bus and boat, and you do not need other tickets. Just board with your pass and enjoy the ride. In the case of cableways and other mountain transport that is not included, you need to buy a regular ticket.
How to start using your Saver Day Pass
The Saver Day Pass is an e-ticket. It’s sent as a pdf by e-mail. You can print it out if you want, but that’s not required. You can simply show the pdf on your phone when asked for.
No validation is required. The Saver Day Pass is dated and only valid on that day, until 05:00 the following morning.
Seat reservations
You do not need seat reservations for 99% of all trains and buses in Switzerland. You can simply board with your Saver Day Pass.
Exceptions are some international trains and a few panoramic trains like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express. Seat reservations are not included in the Saver Day Pass. If you need or want seat reservations, you have to arrange for them separately.
On board the train, bus, or boat
You will need to present your Saver Day Pass to ticket controllers upon request. The controller may want to check your passport as well, to make sure you’re the owner of the presented pass. If you bought a 50% discounted Saver Day Pass, you have to show your Swiss Half Fare Card as well.
Additional tickets
There are two types of trips you can make with a Saver Day Pass:
- Trips on routes that are included. You can just board any train, bus, boat, et cetera on such routes. You do not need a ticket.
- Trips on routes that are not included. This mostly applies to transportation to the mountains. You need to arrange for a ticket. You can do so online or at the ticket office of the cable car.
A few mountain routes also allow free traveling. If you can’t scan your Saver Day Pass pdf to access the cableway or funicular, ask the staff upon showing your pass. They will get you a free ticket to open the turnstiles.
Hidden gems included in the Saver Day Pass
The Saver Day Pass is very suitable for town-to-town travel, but some of the tourist attractions are included for free as well. The map and coverage overview explain all benefits.
Some of my personal favorites are:
- the train to Les Pléiades (near Montreux);
- the Mount Rigi cogwheel train, as well as the boats on Lake Lucerne;
- the cogwheel train to Rochers-de-Naye (from Montreux);
- the cableway to the Stanserhorn (near Lucerne);
- the spectacular Stoos funicular (Lake Lucerne region).
Saver Day Pass FAQ
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How do I know if the Saver Day Pass is my best option?
The Saver Day Pass is a good option if you can plan your trip well in advance. You are sure you will travel that day, regardless of the weather, for example.
It’s a good option if you will be traveling for a long distance. If not, other options like regular tickets might be cheaper.
The Saver Day Pass fits your plans if you travel for a day or two. If not, a multi-day rail pass like the Swiss Travel Pass is more convenient and cheaper in most cases. Please see here to compare the Saver Day Pass and Swiss Travel Pass.
The Saver Day Pass is often bought for an additional travel day, before or after using the Swiss Travel Pass.
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Are the Saver Day Pass and Day Pass the same thing?
No. The Day Pass is more expensive, is only for Swiss Half Fare Card holders, and comes with fewer restrictions.
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Are the Saver Day Pass and Spartageskarte the same thing?
Yes, “Spartageskarte” is the German name for the Saver Day Pass.
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What is the Super Saver Day Pass?
There is no pass with that name. The pass is called Saver Day Pass. There is a Supersaver ticket though.
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Do I need a SwissPass account for my Saver Day Pass?
No, you don’t have to add your Saver Day Pass to a SwissPass account or any other account. Simply keep the pass pdf on your phone, you do not need anything else.
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Do I have to add my Saver Day Pass to the Swiss Railways app or to an e-wallet?
No, that’s not necessary, and sometimes not even possible. Just store your Saver Day Pass pdf anywhere on your phone, and you’re ready to use it.
Saver Day Pass promotions
The Saver Day Pass is a promotion in itself, so there are rarely extra discounts. If there are, we list them here. Subscribe to the MySwissAlps newsletter to get a notification of new promotions.
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