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The first question most travellers ask about the Swiss Travel Pass is what it costs. The answer depends on five choices you make when you book, and on who is travelling with you. This guide explains how the price is set, which choices raise or lower it, what the pass includes and what costs extra, so you can pick the right pass before you check the live price.
How the Swiss Travel Pass price is set
Swiss Travel System, the body behind Switzerland's public transport for visitors, sets one official price for each pass in Swiss francs. That price is the same at every authorised seller in the world, whether you buy at Zurich airport, on a Swiss website or from India. Prices are reviewed from time to time, so always check the current price on the booking page; the rupee amount you pay also moves with the exchange rate.
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The five things that decide your price
Your price comes from five choices: how many days you need, which class you travel in, the age of each traveller, whether you choose consecutive days or Flex days, and whether children are travelling with a parent. The sections below explain each one.
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Number of days: longer passes cost less per day
The pass comes in 3, 4, 6, 8 and 15 days. A longer pass costs more in total but much less per day, so the 8-day and 15-day passes give the best daily value. Match the pass to the days you will actually be in Switzerland; if your trip falls between two lengths, check whether a single ticket for a short last journey is cheaper than moving up to the next pass.
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Class: 1st or 2nd
A 1st-class pass costs noticeably more than 2nd class. In return you get quieter carriages, more luggage space, an easier seat on busy summer trains, and the upper deck on lake boats. Swiss 2nd class is clean and comfortable, so for most travellers, and especially families, it is the sensible choice.
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Age: adult, youth and children
Travellers aged 25 and over pay the adult price, and there is no senior citizen discount. Travellers aged 16 to 24 get the Swiss Travel Pass Youth at about 30% less, with no student card needed. Children under 6 travel free without a ticket, and your own children aged 6 to 15 travel free with the Swiss Family Card when a parent with a pass travels with them. A child travelling without a parent needs a child pass at half the adult price.
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Consecutive days or Flex days
The standard Swiss Travel Pass runs on consecutive days. The Swiss Travel Pass Flex lets you use the same number of travel days on any dates within one month and costs a little more. Flex is worth the extra when your trip includes days spent in one town, when a consecutive pass would sit unused.
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What the price includes
The pass price covers unlimited travel on trains, buses, boats and city trams in more than 90 Swiss towns, travel on the scenic panoramic routes, free entry to more than 500 museums, three mountain excursions (Rigi, Stoos and Stanserhorn) and up to 50% off most other mountain railways. Airport trains from Zurich and Geneva are included on any day the pass is valid.
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What costs extra
Three panoramic trains, the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express, need a paid seat reservation on top of the pass. Most famous summits are discounted rather than free: Titlis, Pilatus and Schilthorn are about half price, and Jungfraujoch is 25% off beyond Wengen or Grindelwald. The pass is valid only inside Switzerland, so journeys to Paris, Milan or Munich need a separate ticket.
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How to pay less for your Swiss Travel Pass
Choose the shortest pass that covers your travel days, and consider Flex if you have rest days. Add every child aged 6 to 15 at booking so the free Family Card is issued. Check youth eligibility for anyone under 25 on the first day of travel. Look out for official seasonal promotions, such as free extra travel days, which Swiss Travel System runs from time to time. Finally, pay in rupees from India to avoid the foreign-currency markup most Indian cards add on overseas payments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Swiss Travel Pass the same price everywhere?
Yes. Swiss Travel System sets one official price in Swiss francs that is the same at every authorised seller. Only the rupee amount changes, with the exchange rate.
Is there a senior citizen discount on the Swiss Travel Pass?
No. Everyone aged 25 and over pays the adult price. Reduced prices exist only for youths aged 16 to 24 and for children.
Is the Swiss Travel Pass cheaper if I buy early?
No. There is no early-bird rate; the price is the same whenever you buy. Buying early does let you reserve panoramic seats and mountain tickets before they sell out.
Does the Swiss Travel Pass price include Jungfraujoch?
No. The pass covers the train to Wengen or Grindelwald and gives 25% off the rest of the way to the summit.
Where can I see the current Swiss Travel Pass price?
The live price for every duration, class and age is shown on the SWISStours Swiss Travel Pass booking page, in rupees.
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Final thoughts
The Swiss Travel Pass price comes down to a few simple choices: how many days, which class, who is travelling and whether you need Flex days. Get those right, add your children for free, and you will pay only for the travel you actually use. Check the live price on our booking page and book in rupees before you fly.
