Choosing a Travel Pass

Switzerland has so many travel pass options, it can be hard to choose. Here are some quick tips to help you choose.

Swiss Travel Pass

This pass include unlimited public transport in Switzerland - trains between cities, trams, buses, and most boats. It also gives you a 50% discount on most mountain railways.

Get the STP if you are using public transport and...

• trip 5-15 days and visiting 2+ regions

• or convenience is more important than budget

Available for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days.

In 2026, price for 6 day pass is CHF 399/adult 2nd class, CHF 634/adult 1st class, CHF 282/youth 2nd class (age 16-24). Free for kids under 16.

➡️Buy STP via GetYourGuide or SwissActivities

Swiss Half Fare Card

This travelcard gives you 50% off Swiss public transport (trains, trams, buses, boats) and mountain railways (cable cars, funiculars, mountain trains).

Get the HFC if...

• renting a car

• or public transport and short trip 1-4 days or trip longer than 15 days

• or budget is more important than convenience

In 2026, it costs CHF 150/adult for 30 days. Free for kids under 16.

➡️Buy Half Fare Card via GetYourGuide or SwissActivities

Regional travel pass

Some popular regions offer an "all-inclusive" regional pass that include unlimited public transport and mountain railways for 3-10 days.

These are only worth it if you are staying in the region for 5+ days and are using expensive mountain transport every day of your trip.

You may also prefer this pass if you value convenience is more important than budget. With regional passes, you don't have to buy individual tickets for public transport or mountain transport.

Examples: Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, and Lucerne Region

Note: Despite their "all-inclusive" marketing, these pass don't actually cover everything. So verify that all activities you want to do are covered by the pass.

Need help deciding?

Book a travel consult with me to discuss your options.