SBB Day Pass Switzerland - 8 Top Deals and Prices 2025

SBB Day Passes - which one is right for you?

A SBB day pass is the perfect companion for your journey through Switzerland. There’s a suitable ticket for nearly every need. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, taking your dog along for the day, or going on an outing with your bike, nothing stands in your way with the right day pass.

And, as you’ll soon find out, you can also save a good amount of money if you plan smartly. Depending on your trip, a SBB day pass can even be a budget-friendly alternative to the Swiss Travel Pass.

What the SBB day passes all have in common is that they're valid throughout the entire public transport network of Switzerland (except for the bike day pass). This means you can freely travel by trains, buses, trams, postbuses, most boats, and even select mountain railways, allowing you to explore every corner of Switzerland. You can find a map of all valid routes here in the interactive SBB GA validity area.

In addition, in combination with a day pass, you also benefit from RailAway discounts of between 10 and 30% at excursion destinations.

What SBB day tickets are available?

The range of day tickets covers a wide range of wishes. New tickets are also being added all the time to meet even more needs. The table below gives you an overview of the SBB Day Tickets before we look at them individually and in detail.

SBB Day Pass	Prerequisite	to consider	Price (from)
Saver Day Pass	bookable with and without Half-Fare Card	the earlier you book, the cheaper	29 CHF
Day pass for the Half Fare Travelcard	only available with Half-Fare Card
75 CHF
Tandem Day Pass for GA Travelcard Youth	GA Youth, Child or Learner	accompaniment is younger than 25 years	20 CHF
Friends Day Pass for Youth	valid for 1-4 persons, also without Half-Fare travelcard	all must be under 25 years of age	80 CHF
Day Pass Children	age: 6 to 15.99 years	valid alone, with other children or adults	19 CHF
Day Pass Dog	valid ticket accompanying person available	dog travels in the class of your ticket	25 CHF
Bike Day Pass	valid ticket available	partial reservation required	14 CHF
Day Pass for Schools	valid from 10 persons	reservation via SBB form	15 CHF

SBB SparDay Ticket

Let’s jump right into a really interesting offer. With the SBB SparDay Ticket, you can take advantage of very attractive prices if you book at the right time. Combined with the Half-Fare Card, the SBB SparDay Ticket is already available from 29 CHF. However, you need to act fast and search a bit because these tickets can be booked six months in advance and are limited in availability. This means that if the cheapest price sells out, the next best price will apply.

Keep in mind that this day pass is tied to a specific date and cannot be canceled. So, if you’ve purchased one and the weather ruins your plans, you won’t get your money back.

You can buy the SBB SparDay Ticket with or without the Half-Fare Card for either 1st or 2nd class.

SparDay Ticket	Price with Half-Fare	Price without Half-Fare
2nd Class	from 29 CHF	from 52 CHF
1st Class	from 49 CHF	from 88 CHF

Who is the SBB Day Pass suitable for?

As soon as you know the day you want to travel through Switzerland, it's worth looking for a Day Pass. It's perfect for most trips within the public transport network, with the exception of mountain railways.

Here, we share some ideas, tips, and additional information for using the SBB Day Pass:

• Take a trip on the Panorama Train. The Day Pass is valid here, but you will also need to make a seat reservation, which is mandatory on the Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Glacier Express.
• Travel to Rigi or Stanserhorn. These two mountain railways accept the SBB Day Pass, making them an exception among mountain railways.

• Combine your city trip with a boat ride on the lake. For example, you can take the cogwheel train from Arth-Goldau up to Rigi, do some hiking at the top, or visit the Rigi Kaltbad, then take the train to Vitznau and sail across Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.

• The SBB Day Pass can even be an attractive alternative to the Swiss Travel Pass. If you're staying in Switzerland for a week or more, it might also be worth getting a Swiss Half Fare Card. This way, you can purchase the SBB Day Pass at a lower price.
• Since the Day Pass is valid until 5:00 AM the following day, you can stay out longer in the evening and enjoy the nightlife before heading back on public transport.
• Keep in mind that this day pass is personalized and only valid for the person who purchased it. So, you can't transfer it if you no longer need it.

SBB Day Pass with Half Fare

The SBB Day Pass with Half Fare differs from the Saver Day Pass in two main ways.

1. It's always available and costs the same (75 CHF in 2nd class).
2. You must have a Half Fare Card or a Swiss Half Fare Card to purchase the day pass.

This means you can buy it closer to your travel date and adjust your plans if you can't travel on the intended day. Other than that, the benefits are the same as with the Saver Day Pass.

Who is the SBB Day Pass for Half Fare suitable for?

The SBB Day Pass for Half Fare is also perfect for trips across Switzerland. Here, we share some ideas, tips, and additional information for its use:

• The SBB Day Pass is not personalized and can easily be passed on if you don’t need it. It’s also a great gift if you want to cheer someone up or take it with you on your journey.
• If you’ve always wanted to travel on one of the Swiss panoramic trains, you’ll save a lot of money with this “regular” Day Pass compared to a standard train ticket. The SBB Day Pass is valid on all panoramic trains - including the Glacier Express, the Gotthard Panorama Express, the Bernina Express, and the Golden Pass Line. However, you’ll need a seat reservation on all trains except for the Golden Pass Line. Although a reservation is also recommended for the Golden Pass Line.

• The price of the SBB day pass is slightly higher than that of the saver day pass. For this reason, it is particularly worthwhile for longer journeys. A round trip from Zurich to Interlaken is not quite enough. However, if you travel from Zurich to Lausanne or plan an outing to Ticino, it is worth getting the SBB day pass.
• A particularly beautiful trip takes you to the Swiss National Park in Engadin. You can use the day pass for your journey there and after your hike, take the postbus back to the nearest train station.
• Since the ticket is valid until 5:00 a.m. the following day, you can stay out longer in the evening and enjoy the nightlife before traveling back with your day pass.

Tandem Day Pass GA-Youth

Hey young people! Things are getting exciting for you now.

If you're under 25 years old and have a GA Youth, GA Apprentice, or GA Child, you can take a companion along for just 20 CHF for an entire day. And that means in the class where your GA is valid.

The only condition is that this person must also be under 25 years old. This way, you can explore Switzerland together for a whole day.

Who is the Tandem Day Pass GA-Youth suitable for?

As the name suggests, this offer is aimed at teenagers and young adults. Here are some tips, ideas, and information on how to use this ticket:

• No matter who you have visiting and where they're from, with the [Tandem Day Pass]() you can take them along for a whole day, until 5:00 AM the following day. This way, you can discover Switzerland together without breaking the bank.

• The Tandem Day Pass is especially great if you're hosting someone from abroad. Since your guest might not have a Swiss Half Fare Card, a Swiss Travel Pass, or any other train pass, things can get pricey quickly. But if you're traveling together, your guest can save a lot of money.
• With the Tandem Day Pass, you can both enjoy the nightlife wherever you find a party. It doesn't matter if you want to discover the nightlife in Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, or Geneva. You travel together there and back.
• Your guest needs to show an official ID to prove that their 25th birthday is still ahead of them. You'll also need to show your GA during the check.

Prerequisite for the Tandem Day Pass GA Youth is one of the following cards:

• GA Travelcard for Youth
• GA Travelcard Familia for Youth,
• Trial GA Travelcard for Youth
• GA Travelcard for Children
• GA Travelcard Familia for Children
• GA Travelcard for Trainees
• GA Travelcard for Disabled Persons or
• 1-month GA Travelcard for Youth

Friends Day Pass Youth

Here’s another day pass that will get young hearts racing.

The Friends Day Pass lets you and up to three other friends, all under 25 years old, travel anywhere within the GA validity area for just 80 CHF! So if you’re traveling as a group of four, it’s only 20 CHF per person, allowing you to go wherever the wind—or the train or boat—takes you.

Who is the Friends Day Pass Youth for?

As the name suggests, the Friends Day Pass Youth is specially designed for young people. If you’re all under 25, there’s nothing holding you back from this great travel deal. Here are some tips, ideas, and information to make the most of this ticket:

• No need for a half-fare card with the Friends Day Pass Youth.
• This day pass is definitely the best deal for backpackers traveling together through Switzerland. Even with a discounted day pass, you won't find a cheaper option. So if you're traveling with friends in Switzerland, no matter where you come from, the Friends Day Pass Youth is your best buddy—as long as you're all traveling together.
• You can enjoy a touch of extra luxury for a small additional fee. In first class, the day pass is only 120 CHF, which is just 10 CHF more per person. Especially when you're sailing on a steamship, it can be a delightful experience.
• Whether you want to explore panorama trains, cities, lakes, nightlife, or mountains, the Friends Day Pass Youth is definitely your best choice and perfectly suited for you.

Child Day Pass

With the Child Day Pass, a child can travel all day long in the second class across Switzerland for 19 CHF, either alone, with other children, or with adults. In first class, the day pass costs 33 CHF. The only requirement is that the child must still have their 16th birthday ahead of them.

Who is the Child Day Pass suitable for?

If a child often travels with their parents or grandparents, they likely have a Junior Card or a Child Companion Ticket. However, these are valid for a whole year, are personalized, and can only be used for travel with those specific individuals.

Thus, the Child Day Pass can be worthwhile when the journey does not involve parents or grandparents. Here are some ideas, tips, and additional information for its use:

• Like all other day passes, the Child Day Pass is valid on all public transport in Switzerland until 5:00 AM the following day.
• The Child Day Pass is ideal for outings where the child, for example, travels with another family.
• If the child takes a trip with friends or visits their grandparents with siblings independently, the Child Day Pass is a good deal, but only if the total travel costs exceed the price of the day pass.

Dog Day Pass

With the Dog Day Pass, your dog can join you for a day of travel. Just make sure you have a valid ticket yourself. Then your four-legged friend pays 25 CHF to come along.

By the way, you only need a ticket for your dog if they are taller than 30 cm. If they are smaller, you can take them for free in a bag or a suitable container.

Bike Day Pass

If you're planning a larger trip with your bike and want to cover part of the journey using public transport, you definitely need a Bike Day Pass in your bag. You can get one for as little as 14 CHF when combined with a valid ticket for yourself. So you don't have to travel far for the Bike Day Pass to be worthwhile. For shorter distances, a half-price zone or route ticket for your bike will suffice. But from 14 CHF onwards, you should switch to the day pass instead of getting single tickets.

You can take your bike in the class where your own ticket is valid. Just remember that trains usually have special compartments set up. There, you can secure your bike to bike hooks.

Keep the following tips and restrictions in mind when using your Bike Day Pass:

• Most cable cars and ferry companies don’t allow bike transport.
• From March to October, a seat reservation is mandatory on Intercity trains. This includes the routes IC2/21 through the Gotthard Base Tunnel (Basel/Zürich–Ticino), and the routes IC5/51 along the southern Jura (Basel–Biel/Bienne, Rorschach/Zürich–Biel/Bienne–Lausanne/Genève).
• On public holidays, the reservation requirement applies to all InterCity lines.
• Year-round, a reservation for the Swiss sections is mandatory on internationally operating trains such as EuroCity (EC), InterCityExpress (ICE), Railjet (RJX), and InterCity (IC) Zürich HB–Singen/Stuttgart.

Day Pass for Schools

This Day Pass is, not as the name suggests, only valid for schools. Kindergartens, trainees, students or homes for the disabled, orphanages and educational institutions also benefit from a low ticket price of 15 CHF per person. Expressly, this ticket is also provided for "Youth + Sport" events and other events of official character.

The Day Pass for Schools may be used by children and young people between 6 and 15.99 years of age. It is valid for 10 or more people, and dogs are included in these 10 people. For every eight children, a maximum of two adults are allowed to use this Day Pass for Schools.

Since additional information such as the exact travel time as well as the place of entry and exit must be provided for the reservation, a form must be filled out in advance at SBB.