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Swiss Travel Pass – is it worth buying it in 2025?
The Swiss Travel Pass is a popular passport for foreign tourists who want to discover Switzerland by public transport. With the Swiss Travel Pass you have access to all public transport in Switzerland and explore the whole country by boat, bus and train.
The Swiss Travel Pass, introduced in the summer of 2015, is the most sought-after travel pass in Switzerland. It’s an all-in-one ticket that allows foreign tourists to explore every corner of Switzerland using public transport.
The Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited travel by bus, train, and boat, along with various discounts. It’s perfect for you if you want to discover Switzerland at your own pace. In this article, we’ll outline all the benefits of this ticket and help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
What’s included in the Swiss Travel Pass?
The Swiss Travel Pass offers an incredible range of benefits. With it, you can roam freely across one of the densest public transport networks in the world. Switzerland's rail network spans nearly 5,500 km, operated by 80 rail companies. The bus network extends over 21,000 km, with more than 23,000 bus stops served. And there’s also plenty going on in the water transport in Switzerland.
With the Swiss Travel Pass, you have access to almost all public transport routes in Switzerland. On this overview map, you can see exactly what’s included. But the Swiss Travel Pass isn’t just a ticket for public transport; it also serves as a museum pass and comes with additional attractive discounts.
- Access to train, bus, postbus, tram, and boat without needing an additional ticket. The panoramic trains of Switzerland are also included, although you may require a seat reservation depending on the route.
- Travel for free to the Rigi, Stoos, and Stanserhorn with the Swiss Travel Pass.
- Up to 50% discount on other mountain railway tickets, including Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn, with the Swiss Travel Pass.
- Free entry to over 500 Swiss museums.
- Up to 30% discount on RailAway offers from SBB.
- Up to 50% discount on bike and e-bike rentals at train stations.
- Children between 6 and 16 years old travel for free with a parent holding a Swiss Family Card.
- Certain cross-border buses and trains, like the EuroAirport-Basel bus in France and the train from Brig to Domodossola in Italy, accept the pass and allow for free travel.
traveling with the Swiss Travel Pass (Photo: Swiss Travel System)
Golden Pass Line (Photo: Swiss Travel System)How much does the Swiss Travel Pass cost?
The price varies depending on the type and duration of use. You can choose between 3, 4, 6, 8 and 15 travel days. There are two variants of the Swiss Travel Pass The "normal" Pass is available on a certain number of directly consecutive days. The Swiss Travel Pass Flex on the other hand is valid for a certain number of flexible days within one month. Below you will find the prices for the Swiss Travel Pass and the Swiss Travel Pass Flex in CHF for the respective duration. Young people under the age of 25 benefit from a 30% discount with the Youth Pass.
Swiss Travel Pass Prices (CHF) 2025
| Adults from 25 years | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days within 1 Month | 244.00 | 389.00 |
| 4 Days within 1 Month | 295.00 | 469.00 |
| 6 Days within 1 Month | 379.00 | 602.00 |
| 8 Days within 1 Month | 419.00 | 665.00 |
| 15 Days within 1 Month | 459.00 | 723.00 |
Swiss Travel Pass Flex Prices (CHF) 2025
| Adults from 25 years | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days within 1 Month | 279.00 | 445.00 |
| 4 Days within 1 Month | 339.00 | 539.00 |
| 6 Days within 1 Month | 405.00 | 644.00 |
| 8 Days within 1 Month | 439.00 | 697.00 |
| 15 Days within 1 Month | 479.00 | 755.00 |
Swiss Travel Pass Youth Prices (CHF) 2025
| Youth under 25 years | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days within 1 Month | 172.00 | 274.00 |
| 4 Days within 1 Month | 209.00 | 330.00 |
| 6 Days within 1 Month | 268.00 | 424.00 |
| 8 Days within 1 Month | 297.00 | 469.00 |
| 15 Days within 1 Month | 328.00 | 512.00 |
Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth Prices (CHF) 2025
| Youth under 25 years | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days within 1 Month | 197.00 | 314.00 |
| 4 Days within 1 Month | 240.00 | 379.00 |
| 6 Days within 1 Month | 287.00 | 454.00 |
| 8 Days within 1 Month | 311.00 | 492.00 |
| 15 Days within 1 Month | 342.00 | 535.00 |
Children Swiss Travel Pass Prices
Children from 6 years to the day before their 16th birthday traveling with at least one parent (who has a valid Swiss Travel Pass) can travel for free with the Swiss Family Card.
Children under 6 years travel for free.
What you can experience with the Swiss Travel Pass
No matter how remote, every corner of Switzerland is accessible by public transport. Therefore, the possibilities of what you can do with the Swiss Travel Pass are virtually endless. Here are a few suggestions for your trip.
Travel through Switzerland on a panoramic train with the Swiss Travel Pass
Switzerland has several panoramic trains, including the Bernina Express, the Glacier Express, and the Golden Pass Line. Since the Swiss Travel Pass is valid on these trains, you can take the following route, for example.
From Lucerne, you travel on the Golden Pass Line to Montreux. From Montreux, a regular train takes you via Visp to Zermatt. In Zermatt, you board the Glacier Express and head to St. Moritz in the Engadin. If you want to add more panoramic trains, you can take the Bernina Express all the way to Lugano. The Gotthard Panorama Express then brings you back from Lugano to Lucerne. We recommend you plan at least a week for this journey.
The Swiss Travel Pass covers these routes, but you need to book a seat reservation online or at the counter.
Glacier Express (Photo: Swiss Travel System)
Bernina Express (Photo: Swiss Travel System)Exploring by Boat with the Swiss Travel Pass
Many of the larger Swiss lakes are served by boat services. Your Swiss Travel Pass is valid on numerous lakes, such as Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Lake Zurich, and Lake Geneva.
Here are some boat trips you can take:
- Depart from Interlaken by boat to Brienz and visit the Aare Gorge, the Ballenberg, the Brienzer Rothorn, the Reichenbach Falls, or other attractions from Brienz.
- Hop on a boat in Montreux to Chateau Chillon and explore Switzerland's most popular castle.
- Visit Lucerne while enjoying a boat ride on Lake Lucerne. You can take a multi-hour tour or stop along the way. The peaks of Pilatus, Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Bürgenstock are popular attractions in the Lake Lucerne region.
- Take your time on the journey from Thun to Interlaken by boat. The historic paddle steamer “Blüemlisalp” operates here. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the peaks of the Bernese Alps, such as Niesen or Stockhorn. You can also make a stop at the Beatus Caves.
Ship on Lake Geneva (Photo: CGN)
Ship on Lake Lucerne (Photo: Lake Lucerne Shipping)Exploring the City with the Swiss Travel Pass
The pass is particularly valuable in the city, as it not only covers all local transportation but also gives you free access to over 500 museums. You can ride all the city buses and trams without any cost, making it easy to explore the city and its museums at your own pace.
Since many Swiss cities are located by a lake, you can perfectly complement your city trip with a boat ride or two.
These are just a few suggestions on how to make the most of your trip with the Swiss Travel Pass. They should give you an idea of what’s possible. Let your creativity flow when planning. In our travel guide, you’ll find more inspiration for potential destinations that might interest you.
Hiking with the Swiss Travel Pass
Switzerland is a true hiking paradise. In this guide, we've selected 53 hikes for you to explore.
However, many hiking routes start and end in more remote areas, often inaccessible by train. Luckily, there are postbuses. These yellow buses are especially popular in rural regions and are known for connecting even the most secluded villages. With the Swiss Travel Pass, you have access to all postbus routes across Switzerland.
This means you can easily manage your travel to and from your next hike using public transport. It doesn't matter whether you're hiking in one of the 19 nature parks in Switzerland, the national park, in Ticino, or the Jura region. The Swiss Travel Pass will help you get to where you want to go.
Postbus (Photo: Swiss Travel System)
hiking to Oeschinensee with the Swiss Travel PassIs it worth buying the Swiss Travel Pass?
The Swiss Travel Pass offers an excellent price-performance ratio. The range of transport options you can use with this fantastic ticket is incredibly extensive within Switzerland's dense transport network. With regular use, the Swiss Travel Pass pays for itself quickly, allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking Swiss landscape at a comparatively low cost.
The pass also provides flexibility and saves you time. You can board any bus, train, tram, and most boats without needing to purchase a ticket. So, if you want to stay longer in one place spontaneously or have to choose a different destination at short notice due to the weather, the Swiss Travel Pass allows for that. Additionally, you’ll receive discounts on cable cars that access the numerous mountain peaks in Switzerland.
Swiss Activities Tip: The price per day decreases with longer durations when calculated per day. To make the shorter pass for 3 or 4 days worthwhile, you need to utilize it more valuably than if you are traveling for 6, 8, or even 15 days.
The Swiss Travel Pass is worth it for you in the following cases:
- You have your main residence outside of Switzerland.
- You plan to visit multiple regions in Switzerland and travel longer distances using public transport.
- You intend to take one or more boat rides or travel on a panoramic train, including the world-famous Glacier Express.
- You want to visit museums, castles, chocolate factories, or other attractions from this list during your stay.
- You prefer the freedom of not having to worry about buying the right ticket and simply being able to hop on any train or bus.
(Photo: Swiss Travel System)Is the SBB Saver Day Pass an alternative to the Swiss Travel Pass?
With the SBB Saver Day Pass, you can travel across Switzerland from just 29 CHF without any restrictions, using all public transport. The earlier you book, the better your chances of snagging attractive discounts. It can indeed be an alternative to the Swiss Travel Pass if you know your travel dates well in advance.
The SBB Saver Day Pass is valid for a specific date and cannot be canceled. This means you give up some flexibility, but you can save money. You can purchase these limited tickets up to 6 months in advance. They are valid on the selected day throughout the entire public transportation network in Switzerland (GA area). This means you can travel freely across the country using boats, buses, trams, postbuses, and trains until 5:00 AM the following day.
How much does the SBB Saver Day Pass cost?
You can find the minimum prices for this ticket in the table. If the cheapest options are sold out, it will increase to the next lowest price.
| Saver Day Pass | Price from |
|---|---|
| 2nd class (Half Fare) | 29 CHF |
| 2nd class | 52 CHF |
| 1st class (Half Fare) | 59 CHF |
| 1st class | 88 CHF |
When is it more worthwhile to buy SBB Saver Day Passes than the Swiss Travel Pass?
The following table will help you decide up to which price a Saver Day Pass is cheaper than the Swiss Travel Pass (STP). This is calculated using the prices for 2nd class without Half Fare or Swiss Half Fare Card. So if you find your needed number of Saver Day Passes at an average price below the values in the table, buying the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) is not worthwhile.
| Number of Days | STP (per day) | STP Flex (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 81 CHF | 93 CHF |
| 4 | 74 CHF | 85 CHF |
| 6 | 63 CHF | 68 CHF |
| 8 | 52 CHF | 55 CHF |
| 15 | 30 CHF | 32 CHF |
As you can see, the longer you're in Switzerland, the more beneficial it is to get a Swiss Travel Pass. However, if you plan to use public transport for 3 to 6 days, buying SBB Saver Day Passes may be cheaper.
Swiss Activities Conclusion on the Swiss Travel Pass
As you can see, the Swiss Travel Pass is perfect for those who want to do a lot and experience Switzerland while traveling. Basically, it offers a great option to explore Switzerland and make the journey itself a goal. With all its included services, it’s your ideal companion on your trip and can help you save money in Switzerland.
You can only decide if the Swiss Travel Pass is worth it for you. If you’re unsure whether to buy it or not, we recommend making a rough calculation. Create a rough plan of where you want to travel and use the timetable feature on the SBB website to estimate prices for your routes.
This way, you’ll get a good sense of whether the pass is worthwhile in combination with visits to certain museums.
As a final tip, we can share this: with an all-inclusive ticket in your pocket, the chances of discovering more of Switzerland increase. Especially if you’re budget-conscious and often mentally tally up costs, an all-inclusive ticket is worth its weight in gold. This allows you to challenge yourself to explore as much of Switzerland as possible and get the most out of your Swiss Travel Pass. After all, you’ve paid for it.