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The Day Pass is available to Swiss Half Fare Card holders. Find out what’s included and if it’s the right choice for you.

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This page was last updated by Arno on 11 May 2026.
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Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season: all year
Valid for max. 1 days
Included area: Switzerland

Must-knows about the Day Pass

  • It offers unlimited traveling in Switzerland for one day.
  • It’s only available for Swiss Half Fare Card holders.
  • The Saver Day Pass is cheaper, but comes with restrictions.
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What’s included in the Day Pass?

  • You’ll get free unlimited travel in Switzerland for one day.
  • Trains, buses, boats, and city transport are included.
  • Most cableways, cogwheel trains, and funiculars are not included. But you’ll get a discount with your Swiss Half Fare Card.
  • Find validity details here.

➤ Day Pass price in 2026

The Day Pass for Switzerland costs CHF 78 for 2nd class, and CHF 128 for 1st class.

Discounts on the Day Pass

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Scenic train rides included in the Day Pass

Scenic trainDiscount
Bernina Express guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route (train + bus)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Centovalli Railway guide & pricesFree:
  • Domodossola to Locarno (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Glacier Express guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

GoldenPass guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

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

Gotthard Panorama Express guide & pricesFree:
  • Arth-Goldau to Flüelen to Lugano (train)
  • Lucerne to Flüelen (boat)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Lötschberg Mountain Railway guide & pricesFree:
  • Bern to Brig (train)
  • Brig to Domodossola (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Voralpen-Express guide & pricesFree:
  • Lucerne to St. Gallen (train)

Mountain trips included in the Day Pass

The below discounts are provided by your Swiss Half Fare Card.

MountainDiscount
Bettmerhorn guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Bettmeralp to Bettmerhorn (cableway)
More information:

Betten to Bettmeralp (cableway): free.

Brienzer Rothorn guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Brienz to Brienzer Rothorn (train)
  • Sörenberg to Brienzer Rothorn (cableway)
Bürgenstock guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Bürgenstock (funicular)
More information:

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

Cardada-Cimetta guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Orselina to Cimetta (cableway)
More information:

Locarno to Orselina (funicular): no discount.

Corvatsch guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Surlej to Mount Corvatsch (cableway)
Eggishorn guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Fiescheralp to Eggishorn (cableway)
More information:

Fiesch to Fiescheralp (cableway): free.

Glacier 3000 guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Col-du-Pillon to Scex Rouge/Glacier 3000 (cableway)
Gornergrat guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Zermatt to Gornergrat (train)
Grindelwald-First guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to First (cableway)
More information:

Adventure activities: no discount.

Harder Kulm guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Interlaken to Harder Kulm (funicular)
Jungfraujoch guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Wengen to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch (cableway + train)
More information:

To Wengen and Grindelwald (train): free.

Männlichen guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Wengen to Männlichen (cableway)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen (cableway)
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn / Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (cableway)
  • Klein Matterhorn / Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Testa Grigia (cableway)
Mittelallalin guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Saas-Fee to Mittelallalin (cableway + funicular)
Monte Brè guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Cassarate to Monte Brè (funicular)
Monte Generoso guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Generoso Vetta (train)
Monte San Salvatore guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Paradiso to Monte San Salvatore (funicular)
Monte Tamaro guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Rivera-Bironico to Alpe Foppa (cableway)
Niesen guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Mülenen to Mount Niesen (funicular)
Pfingstegg guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Pilatus guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Alpnachstad to Mount Pilatus (train)
  • Kriens to Mount Pilatus (cableway)
More information:

Lucerne to Alpnachstad (train or boat): free. Lucerne to Kriens (bus): free.

Rigi guide & pricesFree:
  • 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-Naye guide & pricesFree:
  • Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye (train)
Schilthorn guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Mürren to Schilthorn (cableway)
More information:

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

Schynige Platte guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Wilderswil to Schynige Platte (train)
Stanserhorn guide & pricesFree:
  • Stans to Stanserhorn (funicular + cableway)
Stoos guide & pricesFree:
  • Funicular valley station to Stoos (funicular)
  • Morschach to Stoos (cableway)
  • Schwyz to funicular valley station (bus)
  • Brunnen to Morschach (bus)
  • Lucerne to Schwyz (train)
More information:

Stoos to Fronalpstock and Klingenstock (chairlifts): no discount.

Sunnegga-Rothorn guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Zermatt to Sunnegga to Rothorn (funicular + cableway)
Titlis guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Engelberg to Mount Titlis (cableway)
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More benefits of the Day Pass

ActivityDiscount
Boat Basel guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Boats on the river Rhine
Boat Lake Brienz guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Geneva guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Lucerne guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Lugano guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Maggiore guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats on the Swiss part of the lake
Boat Lake Thun guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Zurich guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Parsenn-WeissfluhgipfelDiscount 0%:
  • Davos to Weissfluhgipfel (funicular + cableway)
Rhine Falls guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Attractions and boat trips
More information:

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

SäntisDiscount 50%:
  • Schwägalp to Säntis (cableway)

Important public transport routes covered by the Day Pass

RouteDiscount
Austria to Switzerland guide & pricesNo 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 guide & pricesFree:
  • Basel to Zurich (train)
France to Switzerland guide & pricesNo 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, Vallorcine, Vallorbe
  • EuroAirport to Basel (bus): free
  • Gex to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Pontarlier to Switzerland (bus): free
Geneva to Zermatt guide & pricesFree:
  • Geneva to Zermatt (train)
Germany to Switzerland guide & pricesNo 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 guide & pricesFree:
  • Interlaken to Zurich (train)
Italy to Switzerland guide & pricesNo 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 guide & pricesFree:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train)
  • Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg to Mürren (bus + cableway)
Lauterbrunnen to Wengen guide & pricesFree:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (train)
Zurich to Lucerne guide & pricesFree:
  • Zurich to Lucerne (train)
  • Zurich to Flüelen (train)
  • Flüelen to Lucerne (boat)
Zurich to Zermatt guide & pricesFree:
  • Zermatt to Zurich (train)

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➤ The map of the Day Pass for Switzerland

Saver Day Pass-Day Pass-GA map 2026-2

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

How the map works

  • The route types are explained in the legend on the map.
  • Traveling with the Day Pass applies to 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 Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass, 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 included.
  • Not all boat routes are indicated on the map. Boat rides on most lakes are free.
  • Not all mountain transport that’s discounted with your Swiss Half Fare Card is visible on the map. Check the Swiss Half Fare Card map for all details, or see the included mountain routes on this page.
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When is the Day Pass a good choice?

Annika and I don’t have a Swiss Half Fare Card that often, so we rarely use the Day Pass. If you need a day of unlimited travel, the Saver Day Pass is mostly cheaper than the Day Pass. The Saver Day Pass requires you to plan ahead though. If you can’t do that, the Day Pass is a handy alternative you can buy anytime for a fixed price.

If you plan to travel frequently, the Swiss Travel Pass is often a better option than the combination of a Swiss Half Fare Card and Day Passes or discounted Saver Day Passes.

Day Pass FAQ

  1. Which Day Pass do I need if I don’t have a Swiss Half Fare Card or another rail pass?

    In that case, the Saver Day Pass is the only option. Or buy regular point-to-point tickets for relatively short journeys.

  2. Are Day Pass and 1-day travelpass the same?

    Yes. The Day Pass was named “1-day travelpass” until 2021.

  3. What is the “9 o’clock travelpass”?

    This was a cheaper Day Pass that allowed traveling after 9:00 AM. It was for sale until 2017.

    There’s also the “9 O’Clock day pass”, which is valid for Zurich and its surroundings. Learn about it here.

➤ Safe websites to buy your Day Pass

Swiss Activities • www.swissactivities.com • Day Pass
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SBB.ch • www.sbb.ch • Day Pass
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The day pass is available for first or second class and is valid throughout the GA area of validity. To be able to … Show more ►
  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is the train operator in 70% of Switzerland. SBB.ch is mostly aimed at Swiss residents.
  • For the best SBB customer support, we recommend the official SBB shop for tourists instead: www.swissrailways.com.
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Arno
Page author: ArnoI have visited Switzerland countless times since 1997. I've explored most of the country, but find myself staying in the Bernese Oberland and Graubünden most frequently. The alps and the rail network remain very impressive, even after all these years.