Swiss Travel Pass 2018 facts and tips

I wanted to buy the Swiss Half Fare Card and my husband wanted the convenience of just having the Swiss Travel Pass... He ended up being right.

Must knows about the Swiss Travel Pass

The premium rail pass for Switzerland;
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 best choice for worry free traveling.

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

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.