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Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season:
all year
Valid for max. 92 days
Included area: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, SwitzerlandWhat's included in the Eurail Switzerland Pass? 
- You can enjoy free unlimited traveling across Europe for 15 or 22 days, or 1, 2, or 3 months. These days or months are consecutive.
- There is a Flexi Pass as well: 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.
- A few 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 4-day Flexi pass for adults costs EUR 246. Check our list of recommended vendors for more prices.
Discounts
- Youth pass: this is a discounted pass for youths/students from 12 to 27 (inclusive).
- Senior travelers (from 60) get a 10% discount.
- Child pass: this free pass allows 2 children from 4 to 11 (inclusive) to travel along with one adult from 28 years old. The adult does not need to be family. So, 2 adults can take along 4 children for free. Free traveling applies to free routes only, not to discounted routes. Additional children need a Youth pass.
- Children up to 3 travel along for free. They don't need a pass.
Where to buy the Eurail Switzerland Pass
The vendors we know and trust are listed below.
Offered by Klook: www.klook.com
- Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
- Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Eurail Global Pass deals
Find promotions and discounts offered by the various pass vendors below.
There are currently no promotions available.
Panoramic train trips with the Eurail Global Pass
| Scenic train | Discount |
|---|---|
| Bernina Express | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Centovalli Railway | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Glacier Express | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| GoldenPass | Free:
Seat reservations and surcharge for Prestige class in GoldenPass Express: no discount. |
| Gotthard Panorama Express | Free:
Lucerne to Flüelen (boat): 50% discount. Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Lötschberg Mountain Railway | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Voralpen-Express | Free:
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Mountain trips with the Eurail Global Pass
| Mountain | Discount |
|---|---|
| Bürgenstock | No discount:
Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock (boat): 50% discount. Stansstad to Bürgenstock (bus): no discount. Hammetschwand lift: no discount. |
| Grindelwald-First | Discount 25%:
Adventure activities: no discount |
| Harder Kulm | Discount 25%:
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| Jungfraujoch | Discount 25%:
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| Männlichen | Discount 25%:
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| Pilatus | Discount 50%:
Lucerne to Alpnachstad (train): free. Lucerne to Kriens (bus): no discount. |
| Rigi | Discount 50%:
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| Schilthorn | Discount 25%:
Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. |
| Schynige Platte | Discount 25%:
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| Stanserhorn | Discount 25%:
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| Titlis | Discount 25%:
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Further Eurail Global Pass benefits in Switzerland
| Activity | Discount |
|---|---|
| Boat Lake Brienz | Free:
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| Boat Lake Geneva | Discount 50%:
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| Boat Lake Lucerne | Discount 50%:
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| Boat Lake Lugano | No discount:
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| Boat Lake Maggiore | No discount:
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| Boat Lake Thun | Free:
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| Boat Lake Zurich | Discount 50%:
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| Rhine Falls | No discount:
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.
| Route | Discount |
|---|---|
| Zurich to Zermatt |
Free:
|
| Austria to Switzerland |
Free:
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| Basel to Zurich |
Free:
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| France to Switzerland |
Free:
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| Geneva to Zermatt |
Free:
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| Germany to Switzerland |
Free:
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| Interlaken to Zurich |
Free:
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| Italy to Switzerland |
Free:
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| Lauterbrunnen to Mürren |
Discount 25%:
|
| Lauterbrunnen to Wengen |
Discount 25%:
|
Eurail Global Pass map
Download the network map below to see where you can travel.
How the map works
- Free and discounted traveling is explained at the bottom of page 1.
- 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.
- Note that high-speed trains in France may offer a limited number of seats for Eurail pass holders, so please book early. This limit does not apply to TGV Lyria trains connecting France to Switzerland.
- 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.
Eurail Global Pass FAQ
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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 too, you’d best look into the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card.
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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 trains require a reservation.
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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.
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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. We don’t recommend that. Delivery will be slow 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 3 days.
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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 overview of discounts allow you to find all benefits you’re entitled to. Some of our personal free favorites are:
- the boat rides on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz;
- the GoldenPass trains;
- the Bernina Express;
- the Glacier Express.
More to prepare for your trip
Tickets
Compare rail passes
Scenic trains
Alternative train passes
Swiss Travel Pass
Swiss Half Fare Card
