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How to use the Eurail Global Pass in Switzerland Copy link to clipboard

The Eurail Global Pass is an alternative for the Swiss Travel Pass. It’s suitable if you travel in multiple countries, and primarily by train rather than bus, boat and cableway.

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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. 92 days
Included area: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland

Must-knows about the Eurail Global Pass

  • The pass can be purchased by non-European residents only.
  • It covers traveling throughout Europe.
  • Free traveling applies to most Swiss trains. No tickets are required: just board and enjoy the ride.
  • Discounts apply to most boats.
  • Discounts apply to selected mountain tops.
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What’s included in the Eurail Global Pass?

  • Enjoy free unlimited travel across Europe for 15 or 22 consecutive days, or for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive months.
  • There is a Flexi Pass too: 4, 5, or 7 travel days within 1 month, or 10 or 15 days within 2 months. These days don’t have to be consecutive.
  • Nearly all trains are free.
  • Some cableways and most boats are discounted.
  • City transport and most buses are not included.
  • Children up to 11 travel along for free.

➤ Price of the Eurail Global Pass

A 2nd-class 4-day Flexi pass for adults costs EUR 283. Check our list of recommended vendors for more prices.

Discounts

  • Youth pass: this is a discounted pass for youths/students from 12 up to and including 27.
  • Senior pass: this is a 10% discounted pass for travelers from 60 years.
  • Child pass: this free pass allows 2 children from 4 up to and including 11 years old to travel along with one adult from 18 years old. The adult does not need to be family. So, 2 adults can take along 4 children for free. Additional children need a Youth pass.
  • Children up to 3 travel along for free. They don’t need a pass.

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Panoramic train trips with the Eurail Global 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)
More information:

Lucerne to Flüelen (boat): 50% discount. 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 with the Eurail Global Pass

MountainDiscount
Bürgenstock guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Bürgenstock (funicular)
More information:

Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock (boat): 50% discount. Stansstad to Bürgenstock (bus): no discount. Hammetschwand lift: no discount.

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 25%:
  • Wengen to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch (cableway + train)
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To Wengen/Grindelwald (train): free.

Männlichen guide & pricesDiscount 25%:
  • Wengen to Männlichen (cableway)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen (cableway)
Pilatus guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Alpnachstad to Mount Pilatus (train)
  • Kriens to Mount Pilatus (cableway)
More information:

Lucerne to Alpnachstad (train): free. Lucerne to Kriens (bus): no discount.

Rigi guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Arth-Goldau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Vitznau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad (cableway)
More information:

To Arth-Goldau (train): free. To Vitznau and Weggis (boat): 50% discount. To Vitznau and Weggis (bus): no discount. Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg (cableway): no discount.

Schilthorn guide & pricesDiscount 25%:
  • Mürren to Schilthorn (cableway)
  • Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway)
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Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount.

Schynige Platte guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • Wilderswil to Schynige Platte (train)
Stanserhorn guide & pricesDiscount 25%:
  • Stans to Stanserhorn (funicular + cableway)
Titlis guide & pricesDiscount 25%:
  • Engelberg to Mount Titlis (cableway)
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Further Eurail Global Pass benefits in Switzerland

ActivityDiscount
Boat Lake Brienz guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Geneva guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Lucerne guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Lugano guide & pricesNo discount:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Maggiore guide & pricesNo discount:
  • All boats on the Swiss part of the lake
Boat Lake Thun guide & pricesFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake Zurich guide & pricesDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Rhine Falls guide & pricesNo discount:
  • Attractions and boat trips
More information:

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

Important routes covered by the Eurail Global Pass

Some of the popular routes included in the pass.

RouteDiscount
Zurich to Zermatt guide & pricesFree:
  • Zermatt to Zurich (train)
Austria to Switzerland guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route (train)
Basel to Zurich guide & pricesFree:
  • Basel to Zurich (train)
France to Switzerland guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route (train)
Geneva to Zermatt guide & pricesFree:
  • Geneva to Zermatt (train)
Germany to Switzerland guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route (train)
Interlaken to Zurich guide & pricesFree:
  • Interlaken to Zurich (train)
Italy to Switzerland guide & pricesFree:
  • Entire route (train)
Lauterbrunnen to Mürren guide & pricesFree:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train)
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Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): 25% discount.

Lauterbrunnen to Wengen guide & pricesFree:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (train)
Zurich to Lucerne guide & pricesFree:
  • Zurich to Lucerne (train)
  • Zurich to Flüelen (train)
More information:
  • Flüelen to Lucerne (boat): 50% discounted

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➤ Eurail Global Pass map

Eurail Interrail Switzerland map 2026

Download the network map to see where you can travel.

How the map works

  • Free and discounted traveling is explained at the bottom of page 2.
  • Traveling with the Eurail Global 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.
  • In the case of Flexi passes, you can travel on the free routes on your selected free travel days only. You’d need a full-fare ticket for these routes on the other days. But you can use the discounted routes on all days of your pass validity, whether or not it’s a selected free travel day.
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Eurail Global Pass FAQ

  1. How do I know if the Eurail Global Pass is my best option?

    It’s a good option if you have planned a lot of traveling in multiple countries, mostly by train. Point-to-point tickets are likely more expensive.

    The pass is worth it if you want to be flexible. The Eurail Global Pass allows spontaneous trips at no extra cost.

    If want to travel by bus, cable car and mountain transport in Switzerland too, you’d best look into the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card.

  2. Do I need reservations for Eurail in Switzerland?

    No, you rarely need reservations. You can board any train on the included routes. Only a few scenic and some border-crossing trains require a reservation.

  3. When should I buy the Eurail Global Pass?

    You can buy 11 months before traveling. Passes do not sell out. You can also buy a few days before your trip.

  4. How will the pass be delivered?

    Eurail passes will be delivered via e-mail and stored on your phone in the “Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner app” (mobile pass). Sometimes, there may still be an option for a paper pass. I don’t recommend that. Delivery will be slower and there’s the increased risk of losing the pass.

    Note that a mobile pass requires you to have internet access at least once every 24 hours.

  5. Who is the Eurail Global Pass for?

    The Eurail Global Pass is only available to non-European citizens. The alternative for European citizens is Interrail.

Free day trips with the Eurail Global Pass

The map and the above overview of discounts allow you to find all benefits you’re entitled to. Some of my personal free favorites are:

➤ Where to buy your Eurail Global Pass: safe websites

KKday • www.kkday.com • Eurail Global Pass
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Trainline • www.thetrainline.com • Eurail Global Pass
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A Eurail Pass is a single train Pass that lets you travel across 33 European countries. With a Eurail Pass, you can … Show more ►
Klook • www.klook.com • Eurail Global Pass
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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.