Must-knows about the Saver Day Pass

  • You get unlimited traveling throughout Switzerland for one day.
  • No tickets are required for trains, buses, and boats.
  • There are no discounts on trips to most mountain tops.
  • Buy well in advance (max. 6 months) for the best price.
  • The pass is not refundable.
Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season: all year
Valid for max. 1 days
Included area: Switzerland

What's included in the Saver Day Pass? Copy link to clipboard

  • You'll get free unlimited traveling in Switzerland for one day.
  • Trains, buses, boats, and city transport are included.
  • Cableways, cogwheel trains, and funiculars are generally not included (find details and exceptions here).

The Saver Day Pass comes with restrictions - read before you buy! Copy link to clipboard

  • The Saver Day Pass can only be purchased from 6 months and up to 1 day before your travel date.
  • The price varies by demand and purchase date. Buying early is normally cheaper, but that's not guaranteed: prices may in rare cases go up over time, and then down again.
  • The Saver Day Pass can sell out.
  • The Saver Day Pass is not refundable and can't be exchanged. Exceptions apply to incorrect passes (e.g. with Swiss Half Fare Card reduction while you won't travel with a Swiss Half Fare Card), or if you have a medical certificate that proves that you are not able to travel. An administration fee will be deducted.

Saver Day Pass prices in 2024 Copy link to clipboard

Do you have a pass?Price 2nd classPrice 1st classFind the price for your travel date
Nofrom CHF 52from CHF 88happyrail.com
Yes, Swiss Half Fare Cardfrom CHF 29from CHF 49happyrail.com

Discounts on the Saver Day Pass

  • The Saver Day Pass is cheaper if you have a Swiss Half Fare Card for your travel date.
  • Swiss Family Card: children, stepchildren, and foster children from 6 up to and including 15 travel for free (even on routes where the parents only get a discount), if accompanied by at least one parent with a Swiss Half Fare Card. You can get the Swiss Family Card free of charge while ordering a Swiss Half Fare Card. (The Swiss Family Card can be ordered with the Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex too, but it doesn't make sense to combine one of those passes with a Saver Day Pass.)
  • If you do not have a Swiss Family Card, you can consider a Junior Travelcard or Day Pass Children: please see here.
  • Children from 6 up to and including 15 who travel on their own get a discount of about 50% on the Saver Day Pass. A Day Pass Children is cheaper though. Please find details here.
  • Children up to 5 travel along for free. They don't need a pass.
  • There are no special fares for seniors or groups.

Where to buy your Saver Day Pass Copy link to clipboard

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Saver Day Pass
1 day through Switzerland by train, boat and bus.

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Saver Day Pass SBB - starting at 29 CHF
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The Saver Day Pass is available at dynamic prices up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the cheaper you travel. With this pass, you can travel throughout Switzerland without restrictions and use all means of public transport.

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The Saver Day Pass is a promotion in itself, so there are rarely extra discounts. If there are, we list them here.

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Scenic train trips for Saver Day Pass holders Copy link to clipboard

Scenic trainDiscount
Bernina ExpressFree:
  • Entire route (train + bus)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Centovalli RailwayFree:
  • Domodossola to Locarno (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Glacier ExpressFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

GoldenPassFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

Seat reservations and surcharge for Prestige class in GoldenPass Express: no discount.

Gotthard Panorama ExpressFree:
  • Arth-Goldau to Flüelen to Lugano (train)
  • Lucerne to Flüelen (boat)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Lötschberg Mountain RailwayFree:
  • Bern to Brig (train)
  • Brig to Domodossola (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Voralpen-ExpressFree:
  • Lucerne to St. Gallen (train)

Mountains you can visit with your Saver Day Pass Copy link to clipboard

MountainDiscount
BettmerhornNo discount:
  • Bettmeralp to Bettmerhorn (cableway)
More information:

Betten to Bettmeralp (cableway): free.

BürgenstockNo discount:
  • Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Bürgenstock (funicular)
More information:

Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock (boat): free. Stansstad to Bürgenstock (bus): free. Hammetschwand lift: no discount.

EggishornNo discount:
  • Fiescheralp to Eggishorn (cableway)
More information:

Fiesch to Fiescheralp (cableway): free.

JungfraujochNo discount:
  • Wengen to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch (cableway + train)
More information:

To Wengen and Grindelwald (train): free.

RigiFree:
  • Arth-Goldau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Vitznau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad (cableway)
  • Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg (cableway)
  • To Arth-Goldau (train)
  • To Vitznau and Weggis (boat or bus)
Rochers-de-NayeFree:
  • Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye (train)
SchilthornNo discount:
  • Mürren to Schilthorn (cableway)
More information:

Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free.

StanserhornFree:
  • Stans to Stanserhorn (funicular + cableway)

Other day trips for the Saver Day Pass Copy link to clipboard

ActivityDiscount
Boat BaselNo discount:
  • Boats on the river Rhine
Boat Lake BrienzFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake GenevaFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake LucerneFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake LuganoFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake MaggioreFree:
  • All boats on the Swiss part of the lake
Boat Lake ThunFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake ZurichFree:
  • All boats
Rhine FallsNo discount:
  • Attractions and boat trips
More information:

To Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall and Neuhausen Rheinfall (train): free.

Popular public transport routes included in the Saver Day Pass Copy link to clipboard

RouteDiscount
Austria to Switzerland No discount:
  • Austrian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Buchs SG, St. Margrethen, Nendeln
  • Feldkirch to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Landeck to Switzerland (bus): free
Basel to Zurich Free:
  • Basel to Zurich (train)
France to Switzerland No discount:
  • French leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Annemasse, Basel St. Johann, Basel SBB, Col des Roches, Delle, Geneva, La Plaine, Le Châtelard-Frontière, Vallorbe
  • EuroAirport to Basel (bus): free
  • Gex to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Maconnex to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Pontarlier to Switzerland (bus): free
Geneva to Zermatt Free:
  • Geneva to Zermatt (train)
Germany to Switzerland No discount:
  • German leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Basel Bad Bf, Erzingen (Baden), Konstanz, Riehen, Schaffhausen, Thayngen, Waldshut
  • Singen to Switzerland (bus): free
Interlaken to Zurich Free:
  • Interlaken to Zurich (train)
Italy to Switzerland No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Luino to Switzerland (bus/train): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Lauterbrunnen to Mürren Free:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train)
  • Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg to Mürren (bus + cableway)
Lauterbrunnen to Wengen Free:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (train)
Zurich to Zermatt Free:
  • Zermatt to Zurich (train)

Saver Day Pass validity map Copy link to clipboard

The Saver Day Pass is valid within the area of validity of the GA Travelcard (a rail card for Swiss residents). Download the map for all details.

The basic rules are:

  • Trains and buses to villages are free (solid and dashed lines).
  • Transport into the mountains (dotted lines: cable car, funicular, cogwheel train, et cetera) is not free and not discounted, but there are a few exceptions.
  • City transport (trams, buses) is free.
  • Boats are free.
  • The Saver Day Pass is valid in Switzerland only. A few train and bus routes crossing the border allow free traveling too. Examples are EuroAirport (France) to Basel, Brig to Domodossola (Italy), Domodossola to Locarno (Italy: Centovalli line), and buses in Liechtenstein.
Saver Day Pass-Day Pass-GA-Half Fare map 2024

How the map works

  • The route types are explained in the legend on the map.
  • With a Saver Day Pass, you can travel on all trains that operate on the indicated lines and that are listed in the timetables. The train type (InterCity, local, panoramic) and the operating company do not matter. The Glacier ExpressBernina ExpressGoldenPass and other panoramic trains are thus included, except for seat reservations.
  • There are too many bus routes to fit on the map. In principle, all public bus services are free of charge.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

There are a few mountain routes that 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 the overview of discounts allow you to find all benefits. Some of our personal favorites are:

Do I need the Saver Day Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, or Swiss Half Fare Card?

Swiss Travel Pass vs. Swiss Half Fare Card vs. Saver Day Pass

You may wonder if it’s better to buy a Swiss Travel Pass, a Swiss Half Fare Card, multiple Saver Day Passes, or a combination.

The Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited traveling in Switzerland for multiple days. It’s basically a better version of the Saver Day Pass for multiple days: unlike the Saver Day Pass, the Swiss Travel Pass includes free entrance to castles and museums, plus discounts on mountain trips. It is the most popular Swiss tourist pass.

The Swiss Half Fare Card offers discounts on point-to-point tickets for trains, buses, boats, and mountain routes. It also provides discounts on Saver Day Passes. So you can use the Swiss Half Fare Card and a discounted Saver Day Pass for a day of unlimited train, bus, and boat travel, plus discounted mountain travel. The Swiss Half Fare Card does not include free admission to museums.

Cost comparison for an 8-day trip

Let’s compare your options for an 8-day itinerary:

  1. Option 1: buy an 8-day Swiss Travel Pass. You’ll get unlimited traveling, discounts on most mountain trips (some are free), and free entry to most museums. Your children under 6 will travel along for free. Those from 6 to 15 years old can travel for free as well with the Swiss Family Card. You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass well in advance or on the first travel day for the same fixed price. The pass is refundable (often for free, but do check the conditions when you buy). The price is CHF 419 per adult. You can check current prices here.
  2. Option 2: buy 8 Saver Day Passes. You’ll get unlimited traveling, but no discounts on mountain transport (with a few exceptions), and no free entry to museums. Your children under 6 years old will travel for free, but those in the age of 6 to 15 do not as the Swiss Family Card is not valid with a Saver Day Pass. Your children in this age range need a Junior Travelcard. You will have to buy your Saver Day Passes well in advance. They’re not refundable. The best price is 8 x CHF 52 = CHF 416 per adult, but it is absolutely not guaranteed that all Saver Day Passes will actually be available for this price. They will very likely be more expensive. You can check current prices here.
  3. Option 3: buy a Swiss Half Fare Card plus 8 discounted Saver Day Passes. You’ll get unlimited traveling, and discounts on most mountain transport (some routes are free), but no free entry to museums. Your children under the age of 16 will travel along for free: those under 6 do so anyway, and kids from 6 to 15 years old travel along for free with the Swiss Family Card. You will have to buy your Saver Day Passes well in advance. They’re not refundable. The Swiss Half Fare Card itself is refundable, just like the Swiss Travel Pass. The best total price is 1 x CHF 120 + 8 x CHF 29 = CHF 352 per adult, but it is unlikely that all Saver Day Passes will actually be available for this price. You can check current Saver Day Pass prices here and the Swiss Half Fare Card price here.

This is how the 3 options compare:

  • In most cases, option 1 is easiest and cheapest.
  • Option 2 is often too expensive, as the lowest possible fares may not be available for your travel dates. It’s also less flexible, as you should only buy Saver Day Passes for dates on which you’re sure you’ll be traveling a lot.
  • Option 3 could work for specific cases, but the chances that you can buy that many Saver Day Passes for the lowest price are small. An alternative is to buy one Swiss Half Fare Card, and a few discounted Saver Day Passes for the days you are sure about your travel plans. In addition, you need regular discounted point-to-point tickets for the other days.

Use the Saver Day Pass before or after the validity of your other rail pass

The Saver Day Pass works well if you need one or two additional days of traveling before or after the validity period of your Swiss Travel Pass or another rail pass.

Find out what’s best for your travel plans here.

Saver Day Pass frequently asked questions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Are the Saver Day Pass and Spartageskarte the same thing?

    Yes, “Spartageskarte” is the German name for the Saver Day Pass.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. What if I travel where the Saver Day Pass is not valid?

    You will have to buy a regular ticket for the part of the trip that is not covered.

    You can check the map to find which part of your trip is covered. If a cableway up a mountain is not included, you’ll have to buy a ticket. Another common scenario is a trip across the Swiss border.

    For example: if you travel from Milan to Interlaken, only Domodossola – Interlaken is covered by the Saver Day Pass. So you need to buy a ticket Milan – Domodossola. You don’t need to get off the train in Domodossola. You have paid for the entire trip with the ticket and Saver Day Pass, so you can stay seated.

  7. Does the Saver Day Pass offer anything else other than transportation?

    No, it does not. But you may get a discount on day trip packages that include both transportation and admission. You’ll get a discount because the transportation portion of the package is already included in your Saver Day Pass.

    Essentially the Saver Day Pass works much like the GA Travelcard for Swiss residents. That means that in most cases where the GA entitles to a discount, the Saver Day Pass will entitle to that same discount.

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