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Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season:
all year
Valid for max. 31 days
Included area: SwitzerlandWhat’s included in the Interrail Switzerland Pass?
- You’ll get free unlimited traveling in Switzerland for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 days within 1 month.
- Most trains are free, some are discounted.
- Most boats are discounted, some are free.
- Some cableways are discounted; the others are not included.
- City transport and buses are not included.
- Children up to 11 travel along for free.
➤ Price of the Interrail Switzerland Pass
A 3-day pass for adults costs EUR 193. This is an example: the price depends on the number of days you choose, and on whether or not you’re entitled to youth or senior discounts.
Discounts
- Youth pass: youths/students from 12 up to and including 27 years old get a 15% discount.
- Senior pass: travelers from 60 years old get a 10% discount.
- Child pass: the free pass that allows 2 children from 4 to 11 (inclusive) 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.
Panoramic train trips with the Switzerland Interrail Pass
| Scenic train | Discount |
|---|---|
| Bernina Express guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Centovalli Railway guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Glacier Express guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| GoldenPass guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations and surcharge for Prestige class in GoldenPass Express: no discount. |
| Gotthard Panorama Express guide & prices | Free:
Lucerne to Flüelen (boat): 50% discount. Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Lötschberg Mountain Railway guide & prices | Free:
Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Voralpen-Express guide & prices | Free:
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Mountain trips with the Switzerland Interrail Pass
| Mountain | Discount |
|---|---|
| Bürgenstock guide & prices | No discount:
Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock (boat): 50% discount. Stansstad to Bürgenstock (bus): no discount. Hammetschwand lift: no discount. |
| Grindelwald-First guide & prices | Discount 50%:
Adventure activities: no discount |
| Harder Kulm guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Jungfraujoch guide & prices | Discount 25%:
To Wengen/Grindelwald (train): free. |
| Männlichen guide & prices | Discount 25%:
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| Pilatus guide & prices | Discount 50%:
Lucerne to Alpnachstad (train): free. Lucerne to Kriens (bus): no discount. |
| Rigi guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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 & prices | Discount 25%:
Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. |
| Schynige Platte guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Stanserhorn guide & prices | Discount 25%:
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| Titlis guide & prices | Discount 25%:
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Other benefits of the Switzerland Interrail Pass
| Activity | Discount |
|---|---|
| Boat Lake Brienz guide & prices | Free:
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| Boat Lake Geneva guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Boat Lake Lucerne guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Boat Lake Lugano guide & prices | No discount:
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| Boat Lake Maggiore guide & prices | No discount:
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| Boat Lake Thun guide & prices | Free:
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| Boat Lake Zurich guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Rhine Falls guide & prices | No discount:
To Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall and Neuhausen Rheinfall (train): free. |
Important public transport routes with the Interrail Switzerland Pass
Popular routes used by pass holders.
| Route | Discount |
|---|---|
| Austria to Switzerland guide & prices | No discount:
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| Basel to Zurich guide & prices | Free:
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| France to Switzerland guide & prices | No discount:
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| Geneva to Zermatt guide & prices | Free:
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| Germany to Switzerland guide & prices | No discount:
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| Interlaken to Zurich guide & prices | Free:
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| Italy to Switzerland guide & prices | No discount:
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| Lauterbrunnen to Mürren guide & prices | Free:
Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): 25% discount. |
| Lauterbrunnen to Wengen guide & prices | Free:
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| Zurich to Lucerne guide & prices | Free:
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| Zurich to Zermatt guide & prices | Free:
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➤ Interrail Switzerland Pass map
Download the network map to see where you can travel. You can travel on the free routes on your selected travel days only. You can travel on the discounted routes during the whole month.
How the map works
- Free and discounted traveling is explained at the bottom of page 2.
- Traveling with the Interrail Switzerland 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.
Free day trips with the Interrail Switzerland 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:
- the boat rides on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz;
- the GoldenPass trains;
- the Bernina Express;
- the Glacier Express.
Interrail Switzerland FAQ
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How do I know if the Interrail Switzerland Pass is my best option?
If you have planned a lot of traveling in Switzerland, mainly by train, then this pass is worth your consideration. You’ll save money as point-to-point tickets are more expensive.
If you prefer flexible and ticketless traveling, that’s another reason for a pass like this. You don’t need to buy tickets for each trip.
If you’ll also be making bus, boat, and/or mountain trips in Switzerland, I advise looking into the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card instead.
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Do I need reservations for Interrail in Switzerland?
No, you rarely need reservations. You can board any train on the included routes. Only a few scenic trains and some international trains require a reservation.
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When should I buy the Interrail Switzerland Pass?
You can buy 11 months before traveling. Passes do not sell out. You can still buy them a few days before your trip.
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How will the pass be delivered?
Interrail 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.
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Who is the Interrail Switzerland Pass for?
You can buy the pass if you live in Europe, but not in Switzerland. If you do not live in Europe, a Eurail pass is a similar alternative.
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Are the travel days consecutive or non-consecutive?
You can select travel days however you like: consecutive or non-consecutive.
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Is the 1-month validity period a calendar month?
No. You can start the 1-month validity period at any day of the month you like. This doesn’t have to be the first day of a calendar month.
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