Swiss Travel Pass explained - price, coverage, how it works

Buying a Swiss Travel Pass was a no brainer. If you're traveling and time is important, the convenience of being able to just jump on any train without waiting to buy a ticket first is amazing and worth the money.

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Must knows about the Swiss Travel Pass

Unlimited traveling throughout the country. No tickets required for trains, buses and boats; just board and enjoy the ride;
Discounts on trips to mountain tops;
Free museums entrance;
Children travel along for free.

The world famous Glacier Express. This train is free for Swiss Travel Pass holders. You only need to purchase a seat reservation.

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About the Swiss Travel Pass

Learn all about the Swiss Travel Pass! Let's start with a brief summary:

Free unlimited traveling for 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days;
Trains, buses, boats and city transport are free;
Cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars are discounted by 50% (details and exceptions here);
Free entrance to museums;
The Swiss Travel Pass is available for 1st or 2nd class traveling;
Children travel along for free with the Swiss Family Card.

The Swiss Travel Pass is a perfect fit if:

you have planned a lot of traveling. You'll save money as point to point tickets are more expensive;
you prefer ticketless traveling. You don't need to buy tickets for each trip;
your plans are not set in stone or you want to be flexible. The Swiss Travel Pass allows spontaneous trips at no extra cost;
you stay 15 days or less. If you stay longer than that, please find alternatives here.