Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]
Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]
Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]
Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]
Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]
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Swiss Travel Pass [Official Agent/Includes Transportation in 90 Cities/500+ Museums/Boat Cruises/Postal Buses]

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Highlights

[Unlimited Travel] One pass covers everything for your Swiss travel! Unlimited rides on trains, panoramic trains (seat reservation required), boats, buses, and other public transport within Switzerland, plus free admission to over 500 museums and discounts of up to 50% off at mountain attractions.
Enjoy a 10% discount voucher and a dessert voucher at Landquart Fashion Outlet in Switzerland, a hub for Swiss outdoor brands!
[Special Offer] Youth aged 24 and under get a 30% discount; children aged 0-15 ride for free!
Product details

What is the Swiss Travel Pass?

The Swiss Travel Pass is valid for all Swiss National Railway trains (Swiss Federal Railways/CFF/FFS) including high-speed trains, regional trains, and cruises, as well as BSG/BSB/CGN/LNM/SGV/URh/ZSGBLS and BLS cruises. It basically covers all the urban public transportation routes you need for travel.

1,Free rides (seat reservations required for some scenic trains):

  • Train, bus, tram, cruise, Metro
  • Premium panoramic train (advance booking required, seat reservation fee applies)
  • Scenic route
  • Waterway public transport
  • Public transportation in over 90 towns and cities

2Attraction discounts:

  • Free mountain cable cars/trains: Rigi, Stanserhorn, Klewenalp, Stoos
  • Enjoy 50% off: Mount Pilatus, Mount Titlis, Harder Kulm, Schilthorn, Gornergrat, and more
  • Enjoy 25% off: Jungfraujoch
  • Visit over 500 other museums: the Abbey Library of St. Gallen, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Chillon Castle in Montreux, the Glacier Garden in Lucerne, the Fine Arts Museum in Basel, and the National Museum in Zurich.
  • Attraction discount list:
  • User Manual (click to download):,,

Seat, package, and validity period details for the Swiss Travel Pass.

1. Seat type: First Class and Second Class

2. Package: Continuous ride vehicle type and flexible ride vehicle type

3, duration: 3 days, 4 days, 6 days, 8 days, and 15 days

4. Validity period for continuous vehicle type: Valid for N consecutive days

Validity period for flexible passes: Valid for N days within one month from the selected date of use (the specific dates of use must be activated on the official website).

Seat booking:

Most trains within Switzerland do not require advance seat reservations. Passengers only need to carry the confirmation with the QR code to board and freely choose a seat within their pass's class. When taking scenic trains, advance seat reservations are required, such as for the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express.

Trains that require advance seat reservations are usually in high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons (particularly in July/August), so we recommend booking as early as possible.

  • Flexible

The expiration date is automatically calculated starting from the first usage date selected at the time of purchase. Within this validity period, you can choose the usage date that needs to be activated.

The PDF file attached to the confirmation email for your Swiss Travel Pass booking serves only as a purchase receipt, not as a valid travel ticket.

Passengers must activate their desired travel date on the official website before their first trip. Each activated travel date will generate a corresponding valid ticket. When boarding, passengers can present this valid ticket to the conductor either via mobile device or printed paper version.

Q: What could be the reason for the activation failure?

A:

1. Please check if the surname and given name are in the wrong order. First Name is the given name, Last Name is the surname.

2. For birthdays, tap the calendar icon to select directly. The format is month/day/year (mm/dd/yyyy).

3. If none of the above solutions work, please contact customer support.

Confirmation no. / Reference no.

How to buy First Class and Second Class seats?

If you're traveling with children (under 15 years old), buying a first-class seat is a good deal!

Reason: Children travel for free, and first-class seats are more spacious with fewer people, making them more comfortable. Additionally, for example, the first-class cabins on Lake Lucerne cruises are located on the upper deck, which is less crowded and offers a better experience!

1st class seat:

1) First class carriages offer greater comfort: wider seats, more legroom, and power outlets. Additionally, first class passengers can enjoy the comfort of quiet and business zones. Passengers can also choose first class when taking a Swiss cruise. First class is usually located on the upper deck, offering a more open view for enjoying the surrounding scenery.

2) Depending on the train and route, some may also include meal service.

  • Please note that while most trains offer first-class seating, urban transport options such as cogwheel trains, cable cars, buses, and trams do not provide first-class seating.

Second Class:

  • Although relatively small, it still offers comfortable seating and ample legroom. Second class tickets are usually cheaper than first class, but passengers can still enjoy a good travel experience.

Please note that the specific first-class seat configurations may vary depending on the train type, carriage type, and operator. For more detailed information, we recommend checking the official website of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) or contacting the relevant train operator.

You can choose based on your travel budget, but no matter which level you purchase, you'll enjoy excellent service.


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What's included
First class or second class
Swiss Travel Pass (continuous travel): Allows travel on trains for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days.
Swiss Travel Pass (Flexible Travel): Valid for one month, allowing travel on any 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days, consecutively or non-consecutively.
Free admission to over 500 museums and exhibitions
Enjoy discounts of 25-50% at hiking attractions.
Unlimited rides on trains, boats, and buses
Enjoy scenic routes including the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, GoldenPass Line, Gotthard Panoramic Express, Chocolate Train, Centovalli Express, and Lötschberger (Note: Most scenic trains require advance seat reservations, and prices vary by train).
All personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the inclusions.
Seat reservation fee (scenic train seats need to be reserved separately on the official website).
Eligibility
Adult: Age 25 to 59
Child: Age 6 to 15
Senior: Age 60+
Youth: Age 16 to 24
Please calculate your age based on the first day of your trip and select the corresponding group. This pass is only applicable to non-Liechtenstein/Swiss residents. You must have resided in another country for 6 months or more and be able to provide proof of residence (visa/residence permit) or citizenship (passport) to qualify. Youth Ticket: Travelers aged 24 and under on the first day of travel can purchase a Youth Pass: a 30% discount on the full price of the Swiss Travel Pass. Child Ticket: Children aged 6 to 15 (unlimited) can travel for free when accompanied by at least one parent (including stepparents and adoptive parents). This discount applies to all children booked together. Infant: Infants under 5 years old (without a seat) travel for free without reservation! Please purchase a child ticket if a seat is required.
How to use
[Expiration Date]
 
This voucher is only valid for the specified date (and time).
 
[Pass Validity Period]
 
The Swiss Travel Pass is valid for 3/4/8/15 days (the number of days depends on the type selected), and the validity period is from the start date specified at the time of purchase to 05:00 on the day following the expiry date.
 
1. Continuous Travel: The Swiss Travel Pass will automatically activate on the dates selected during booking, requiring no additional activation steps. The validity period is automatically calculated from the date you selected at the time of purchase. For example, if you purchase an 8-day Swiss Travel Pass and select January 1st for use, it will be valid until 5:00 AM on January 9th.
 
2. Flexible travel option: Activation is required within 30 days of the first usage date selected at the time of purchase; otherwise, it will be invalid. Please activate the next desired usage date at least one day in advance. Activation cannot be performed on the day of travel.
 
[Certificate of Use]
 
1. Continuous travel type: After order confirmation, a PDF will be attached to the order confirmation email. You can present it directly for use. (After successful booking, you will receive two vouchers: one is a PDF with a QR code that can be presented directly; the other is an skpass voucher, which can be ignored or saved to your Apple Wallet for use.)
 
Note: You can also print the e-ticket on A4 paper for future reference.
 
2. Flexible travel type: The PDF file attached to the order confirmation email for the Swiss Travel Pass (flexible days) serves only as proof of purchase and is not a valid travel ticket.
 
Before your first ride, passengers need to activate their desired travel date at www.activateyourpass.com, filling in their order number (Reference no. on the voucher), passenger name, date of birth, and selecting their travel date. A valid ticket will be issued for each activated travel date. This ticket can be presented to the ticket inspector via mobile device or a printed copy when boarding.
 
Q: What could be causing the inability to activate?
 
A: 1. Please check if the surname and given name are reversed. First Name is the given name, and Last Name is the surname.
 
2. For your birthday, please click the calendar icon to select it directly. The format is month/day/year (mm/dd/yyy).
 
3. If the above solutions do not resolve the issue, please contact customer service.
 
[Other activation processes]
 
1. Free travel routes (point-to-point trains/cruise, such as Zurich to Lucerne): No additional tickets are required. Please present your travel pass and passport/proof of residence when the train conductor checks your ticket.
 
2. Discounted mountain train/attraction: Tickets must be purchased separately online/at the ticket office. Please present your pass when purchasing tickets to enjoy the discount.
 
3. Swiss Travel Pass holders (non-Swiss residents) cannot add their passes to the SBB App. They only need to present a paper or mobile e-ticket upon boarding. Only Swiss Travel Pass holders (Swiss residents) can add their passes to the SBB App.
 
[Seat Reservation Process]
 
Local and regional trains do not require seat reservations. Most high-speed (TGL, TGJ, CIS), international, scenic (Bernina Express, Chocolate Train, Glacier Express, Gotthard Panorama Express), and night trains (CNL, TNC, THT, ENT, PME, TRN) require seat reservations for an additional fee. Please book directly on the official website.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 23:59, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 23:59 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
Cancellation is not allowed after activation or reservation.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
  • Important: Please ensure you fill in the correct information, as it cannot be changed once the order is confirmed (e.g., activation date, ticket type, passenger information).
  • If you have resided in Country A for more than 6 months but hold a passport from Country B, you can fill in Country A in the Country of Residence field on the payment page and present your passport and proof of residence on the train; or you can fill in Country B in the Country of Residence field on the order page and present your passport on the train.

Eligibility for use of pass

  • Children aged 0-5 can participate for free, but will not occupy a separate seat.
  • Please specify the total number of adults, youths, and children aged 6-15 when booking.
  • Reserving a car seat requires an additional fee.
  • Children aged 6 and above but under 16 can ride for free when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss transport ticket. A ticket must be booked together with an adult, and each person uses a unique QR code for verification.
  • Children's tickets cannot be purchased separately and must be purchased together with adult tickets.
  • Children aged 6 and above but under 16 years old who are not accompanied by at least one parent can enjoy a 50% discount on the original price of the Swiss Travel Pass and the Swiss Travel Flexibility Pass.
  • Youth discount applies to passengers under the age of 24.

Precautions

  • Important: There is a character limit to the name on your Swiss travel document. Names that are too long will not be displayed in their entirety.
  • Free travel route: No additional ticket required. Simply present your travel pass and passport/proof of residence when the train conductor checks your ticket.
  • Discounted travel itinerary: Tickets must be purchased separately online/at the ticket office. Please present your pass when purchasing tickets to enjoy the discount.

Q: What could be causing the inability to activate?

Please click to view the activation steps.

A:

1. Please check if the surname and given name are reversed. First Name is the given name, and Last Name is the surname.

2. For your birthday, please click the calendar icon to select it directly. The format is month/day/year (mm/dd/yyy).

3. If the above solutions do not resolve the issue, please contact customer service.

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