SWISS TRAIN PASSES: 19 Things to Know | Swiss Travel Pass & Swiss Half Fare Card

SWISS TRAIN PASSES: 19 Things to Know | Swiss Travel Pass & Swiss Half Fare Card | Swiss Rail Passes

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Learn the basics about Swiss Rail Passes AND discover exactly which Swiss Train Pass is best for your vacation to Switzerland! (Hint: It will save you money!)
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00:00 Did you know…
00:47 #1 Save Money
01:06 #2 Pass Coverage
01:47 #3 Types of Passes
02:22 #4 Europe-wide Passes
03:37 #5 Pass Dates
04:13 #6 Swiss Half Fare Card
06:08 #7 Swiss Travel Pass
06:35 #8 SBB Mobile App
07:15 #9 Mobile Data
08:01 #10 Prices
08:37 #11 Day Passes
09:27 #12 Super Saver Tickets
10:10 #13 First Class
10:36 #14 Seat Reservations
11:16 #15 Kids
12:17 #16 Dogs & Bikes
12:50 #17 Discounts
13:20 #18 Validity
14:09 #19 How to pick a Swiss train pass
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Traveling Switzerland without a train pass is like throwing your Swiss francs in the trash.
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Swiss trains and public transportation can be complicated - so we’re making it simple!
In this video, we answer your top Swiss train pass questions, such as…
❓Q: SHOULD I BUY THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?
Watch this first to see if another Swiss train pass could save you more money.
❓Q: ARE SWITZERLAND TRAINS 100% COVERED BY A SWISS RAIL PASS?
We let you know what is and isn’t covered by most Swiss passes, and tell you how to find out what’s covered by the Swiss train pass you buy.
❓Q: SHOULD I BUY A NATIONAL SWISS RAIL PASS OR A REGIONAL SWISS TRAIN PASS?
We explain the differences, and which type of pass is best for your trip.
❓Q: CAN I USE THE INTERRAIL OR EURAIL PASS IN SWITZERLAND?
We tell you the answer and why you may or may not want to use these passes.
❓Q: WHAT IS THE SWISS HALF FARE CARD?
Learn why the Swiss Half Fare Card is almost always a good buy.
❓Q: DO SWISS TRAIN TICKETS EXPIRE? ARE THEY REFUNDABLE? WHAT ABOUT FIRST CLASS?
We share what you need to know before you buy. (And have a free spreadsheet download about Swiss train pass seasons.)
❓Q: WHICH SWISS PASS IS BEST FOR MY NEXT SWISS VACATION?
Use our *ultimate free checklist* to help you determine which Swiss rail pass is best for you in just a few easy steps!
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@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We know Swiss Train Passes can be confusing, but we're confident our resources will help! -2023 Swiss Train Pass Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nOClg5OZsrvOdp8.html -How to Pick A Swiss Train Pass Checklist: aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/ -Still need help? Book a Swiss Vacation Consultation with us: www.aplinsinthealps.com/consultations

@russracing1 Жыл бұрын

OMG!! Another great video!! So much information that, like your other videos, I'll be watching it more than a few times to digest everything. Seriously considering a mini-consultation just to thank you both personally!! Aloha!!

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We definitely try to jam pack our videos with helpful info! 😊And it would be awesome to meet you in a consultation!!!

@inprice123 Жыл бұрын

More great info! I wait for your videos and I'm never disappointed.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a big compliment! Thank you so much. We love helping travelers like you, and are grateful that you wait for our new videos 🥰 Thanks for the encouragement!

@ankitdeora898 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for making our life easier.

@sharistark2507 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. I’ll be in Interlaken for 3 days. I believe I’ll have enough time to go to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. I’m hoping there are less crowds in October.

@fiveinitaly Жыл бұрын

Great tips friend

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad you found these tips helpful!!

@missanpage Жыл бұрын

❤ very insightful. Much appreciated sharing this tips.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment! Hope these tips help your travels!

@rishabhsandeepkhandelwal1618 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this. Thanks a lot

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We're so happy to help! We have loads of KZfaq videos with ideas, and free resources on our website too! www.aplinsinthealps.com/resources But if you'd like personalized help, we offer trip planning consultations. www.aplinsinthealps.com/consultations

@FCTrinese 5 күн бұрын

Your videos are amazing!

@JustinBrehm Жыл бұрын

Great information from you two, very well explained

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We try really hard to simplify Swiss travel, especially Swiss train passes!

@itscamilamt Жыл бұрын

This is so informative! Thank you! We have been watching many of your videos. Have you guys traveled from Switzerland to Italy by train? We are planning on going to Venice from Interlaken. Any recommendations?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful to you!! We've traveled between Switzerland and Italy, but our route was Milan-Interlaken and not to Venice. Be sure to check out trainline.eu-that's our favorite site for booking trains (and long distance buses) throughout Europe, outside of Switzerland.

@ericbelanger1262 Жыл бұрын

Hello from quebec , Canada :) we are so happy because we found your channel . Really you guys are the best :) So We are going to switzerland at the end of september , we want to take the top of europe pass because we are spending a week in the region of interlaken . I just cant find all the region that is cover by the pass ? Need to know before booking hôtels...

@ryancrits8180 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys! If i have the Oberland pass and want to take a train from Interlaken to Lucerne .... do I need to print of a train ticket or do you just get on a train with your oberland pass?

@BIGS_MKW Жыл бұрын

Hi, i've been watching your videos for quite sometime, but i still confuse about the ticket sistem in switzerland. I'm planning to go there in couple weeks, i'm going to stay in zurich for 1 night, interlaken for 2 nights, zermat for 2 nights. Do you have any recommendation which travel pass should i get? Thank you

@lenaseah8780 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jana & Brett, how or is there any apps to buy bus ticket with the half fare card?

@bazbriggs1542 Жыл бұрын

Love your very detailed videos so much so my wife decided we are now going to Switzerland. My dilemma trying to work out best travel pass if you could help in anyway. We plan on going interlaken for 3 days travel round italy for a week or 2 then come back to lucerne for 2 days. We would like to go up the main mountains joch and pilatus, first. Which would be our cheapest/best option like you have said its a minefield with the ticket prices etc. Any help very appreciated cheers baz

@LanceoftheNoe Жыл бұрын

I'm traveling from Zurich Airport to Bern and then Luzerne (1 day return) for work. That weekend I'm staying two days in Wengen and want to go to grindewald first (1 day return). Should I get the berner ober pass or only the half fare? Any help is great. I'm on a work budget.

@aussboss1 Жыл бұрын

Hey there! I little off topic but are drones mostly allowed in the Jungfrau/Interlaken region? And are there any stipulations when bringing them on a plane to Switzerland? Wanting to film doom footage when I’m there this summer. Thanks!✨

@AvatarAang926 9 ай бұрын

commenting because I'd also like to know

@ChemRainbowglass Жыл бұрын

Hello! Can i use the swiss half travel card for my travel from swiss to germany?

@Bnice76 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone mentioned difficulty with the identity check with the SBB app or site?

@rafifabqary175 10 ай бұрын

Interrail for European residence, how about if I have Temporary Residence Card in one of Senchengen countries?

@ramseyramesh6632 Жыл бұрын

Travelling from Florence to Lucerne by train , so from where does swiss pass count and till which we need to buy tickets from Florence??

@MarieClaireMonterey Жыл бұрын

Hi, if I buy the Swiss Travel Pass for me and my husband online. Do we get both an e-ticket, meaning will we be able to ride trains seperately?

@soumyajitkundu Жыл бұрын

Hello. Could you please help me with some info that I need regarding travel pass? I will be travelling to Switzerland for 3 days with my family. My kids are 10 and 12 years old. We plan to visit Zurich and Interlaken. Should we opt for half fare card or Swiss travel pass to make the most when it comes to public transport and train journeys within Switzerland? In those three days, I can definitely save 50% if I go with half day pass for my wife and myself, however considering that we will do tour of Zurich extensively using public transport including boat rides, followed by trip to Interlaken, will all the ticket costs with half day pass, still be less than the travel pass in total? I do acknowledge that both our kids will travel free with us having any of these passes. Thank you for your help here.

@hugobazin8052 Жыл бұрын

I think this will be useful for most people, especially americans who aren't used to options of public transport, but it is a shame how you kind of forgot the main pass that most swiss like myself use and gets them further than you might have imagined: the GA, which is the swiss travel pass, except for it's valid for a month and cheaper than the 6 day travel pass... so yeah, shame that you forgot that one since it's mostly cheaper and includes almost all attractions that regional passes do, plus the travel to the region, like from Basel or Zurich... also it provides way more flexibility by being valid everywhere... still good video, but I'm surprised that with all you know you've forgotten the most important pass

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! The reason we don't mention the GA card is because it's designed for Swiss residents and most visitors won't benefit from it. We actually aren't fans of the Swiss Travel Pass in almost every scenario, and find that the Half Fare Card or Half Fare Card + a regional pass for travel to the Berner Oberland is the best buy for most travelers. The key as we see it, is knowing that most visitors will want to explore the mountains. Those rides are only covered at 50% by the GA card, and the Half Fare Card gives the same discount. True, if someone is going to stay for a month and ride TONS of trains every day, they might save money with the GA card, but that's a pretty unique traveler!

@rajeshwarigadathaskrishnab9603 Жыл бұрын

I would like to stay for only 2 days in Interlaken ( 1 day to jungfraujoch) and spend the 3rd and 4th day In Zurich (wish to see reinfalls and Lucerne too) could you please let me know what passes I should buy ? I do not wanna get half fare or Swiss travel pass as I will not be covering whole Switzerland. I’m going to Switzerland from Germany. Thanks in advance! ❤

@davisrapp4939 5 ай бұрын

So what do you do when coming March 29 -April 2, but the Oberland pass doesn’t start until April 1🤷‍♀️ just buy 1/2 price and buy everything out right?

@mayankgupta5219 Жыл бұрын

Hi jana and brett. I am following your channel for quite some time and i appreciate your content. I would be travelling around lucerne, interlaken and zermatt in 08 days. So what according to you would be the best pass for me? Plz reply.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We’re posting a new Swiss train pass video and download next week that will answer your exact question. So be sure to check back next week to find the answer!

@secnarfacosta8336 Жыл бұрын

Hi ! Is it possible if you can recommend what is the best for traVEL PASS for us .I am travelling with a 65 seniors on sept for 15 days in Switzerland.Upon watching your vlogs it was confusing to me which is the best Travel pass. We are planning to do the scenic train ( Bernina,Glacier express,gothard panorama.) We are staying in Zurich for 6 days and just travel everyday to Lucerne,Interlaken ,Bern and basel Then 3 days in Zermatt and 4 days in Grindelwald .We want to go to top Europe too . Which is the best train pass for us .I am 50 years old and my travel companion is 65 years old . We are doing mix accomodation air bnb and hotel . Do you have suggestions for us.. We are staying in Zurich as a main point just to have 1 day each places . Can you please help us for the train pass as for your experience .Thank you in advance .

@CamilaColombo-ib8mj Жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna and Brett! My husband and I are staying 5 days in Switzerland! We want to stay one day in Interlaken or Grindewald so we can do the Jungfraug, according to your videos it’s better the top of Europe pasa with the half card pass?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We’re posting a new Swiss train pass video and download next week that will answer your exact question. So be sure to check back next week to find the answer!

@cristina_ioana_iancu Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the comment here, but can you indicate what is your video where you talked about eSim? Thank you!

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

It’s linked on our website under our gear page! Holafly eSIM. www.aplinsinthealps.com/our-gear

@familyliferocks Жыл бұрын

Thanks again. Do I buy the half fare pass at Zurich Airport when I arrive and the train ticket to Zermatt at the same time?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can buy both of these when you land!

@XXXXYYYYY743 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Your video is very useful for me. I have a question about Swiss Half fare card. Could I and my girl friend use one same Swiss half fare card to but tickets?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately you will both need your own half fare cards :)

@loryvictoriano4408 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I want to thank you for all your information! Me and my husband will be travelling in Switzerland for the first tine for 9 day this June. As we are now planning ahead with our travel, we find it so confusing to think which is the best travel pass that we are going to avail. Please help us to make our trip memorable and budget wise😀. Here are our daily trips: Day 1: arrival in zurich late afternoon Day 2: Zurich Day 3: Lucerne Day 4: Interlaken ( with accomodation) Day 5: Interlaken/Isetwald Day 6: Interlaken/ Lauterbrunnen Day 7: Zermat Day 8 Going to St. Moritz via Glacier Express Day 9: St. Moritz to Zurich via train We would really appreciate if you can suggest the best option for our travel pass to save some money. Thank you!

@HeroKeto 10 ай бұрын

Nice plan but which pass did you use?

@tinabarfield3721 Жыл бұрын

After watching your videos I’m planning to get the Bernese Oberland and Half Fare. If we are spending one and a half days in Zermatt , should we also buy a different pass for that area?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! If we were going there, we'd just use our Half Fare Card to pay for anything we do there with a 50% discount. But you can definitely checkout the Peak2Peak pass or Peak passes there and see if they'd save you any money!

@athanidhoni Жыл бұрын

This is very informative. Can you please let me know about Saver Day pass and whether it can be used to travel in Bernina Express along with separate seat reservations. TIA

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped! The Saver Day Passes can be used for the Bernina express. You'll just need to book seat reservations on your own.

@athanidhoni Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps : Thank you so much

@yinkeattan4323 Жыл бұрын

Is that swiss half fare pass eligible 50% discount from Basel to Gare De Lyon Paris?

@NatalieYeoh 10 ай бұрын

What about youth Swiss pass, what’s the difference between that and half pass

@girishparulkar5935 9 ай бұрын

Is using half fare card each time to buy a ticket a big hassle ?

@lukesilbey1408 10 ай бұрын

Looks like they updated their offer and many of those mountain pass routes are now included.

@AplinsintheAlps 10 ай бұрын

You're right! We actually have a video with updated train pass information.

@monica7790 Жыл бұрын

Are boat rides operating during winter? We're going in February 2023 and I wanted to do a few lake boat tours but if they aren't operating, then i'm not too sure what else to do. Thanks!

@hugobazin8052 Жыл бұрын

Local swiss here to fill in the gaps... Straight answer yes, however timetables aren't as extensive (as expected) in winter and you're less likely to go on the beautiful steamers like in summer since very few run in winter. Also importantly train passes like the GA or Half Fare are valid, even though this video says they're not necessarily great to go in the mountains, that isn't quite true, you just need to avoid the tourist traps like Gornergrat and Jungfrau, although Jungfrau is still do-able with the right tickets!

@rahultakale14 10 ай бұрын

Hello !! I’m planning to travel from Venice to Interlaken and Lucerne for 3 and 2 days also want to cover Jungfra, Grindlewald, Lauterbrunnen, Murren and Mount Titlis and panoramic train from interlaken to Lucerne. It really confusing which pass would cover my trip with saving money on travel

@AplinsintheAlps 10 ай бұрын

Did you download the free guide? The link is in the description below the video. It's an easy to follow checklist that will help you discover which pass is best for you.

@alex089ification Жыл бұрын

Hi Jana and Brett! A question, How can you buy tickets online or in the SBB app with the half fare card discount?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! To buy on SBB mobile app using half fare discount (of course, make sure you have a valid half fare card before doing so!!): --Go to Profile --Choose "Co-Passenger" --"Enter Co-Passenger" --Enter your name and date of birth, click the option that says "Half Fare Travelcard (1/2), then save --Repeat this process for each person who will be traveling with you with a half fare card Hope this helps!

@alex089ification Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks for the help!! :)

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alex!

@ximusyou1 Ай бұрын

How can I purchase rides availing the half fare card using the sbb app which consider the pass as a ticket. Can I manually choose half fare card so my ride ticket be priced at half price? 10:19

@AplinsintheAlps Ай бұрын

Hi there, yes you can! Go to your profile, then select co-passengers. You can add each passenger and then select they have the half fare card, which will cause the app to show the appropriate prices. Hope this helps!

@ThomasTuttle Жыл бұрын

We plan to spend some time in Germany, Austia and Switzerland, so naturally we chose the Eurail passes for our American group. However, does Eurail cover the valley buses, where the Swiss trains don't run (i.e. Urnaesch -Schwaegalp)? Of course, the international rail passes are valid on buses, when the train tracks are being improved/worked on, which requires the cancelation of the routes on the affected tracks, as there is no alternative for the conveyance of passengers from affected towns.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas! Here's an excellent webpage with a map that shows everywhere the Eurail Pass is valid in Switzerland: www.myswissalps.com/eurailglobalpass/validity

@ThomasTuttle Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you so much. I have downloaded it for periodic referral.

@avonashramautar6464 Жыл бұрын

Hi i will be traveling from zurich to geneva stoping in lucerene interlaken zermatt which pass you think is best.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Make sure you check out our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Train Passes to see our recommendations! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odFmqth139y3gJs.html

@EvanGillogley Жыл бұрын

Better video than the ultimate guide but again super biased toward one region in Switzerland

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

👍

@jowicorrea7649 Жыл бұрын

Do i need to buy this pass we are going to swzerland in june for 6 days with our baby interlaken,brienz,lake blausee ,lauterbrunnen,grindelwald and wengen nothing about hike,museums or activities to the mountains we just wanna be there, walk see the landscapes ,eat take the ferry and trains to see the landscapes Swiss pass to us is 800$ dollars I need to be clear is necesary for us ?

@jaackito Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info!! So one Big doubt... I Will Travel on the last days of march until April 2... And i just realized the bern pass isnt avaible until April first... 🤐, And My plans includes stayin at interlaken at least 3 days and also take nor the glaciar express or the bernina express.... So what should i do.? Do You think should i Buy the half card pass or the Swiss travel pass??? Need some help!! And Alsooo. Wich panoramic train do You recommend me... It Will be My first time there with My wife!!! Thanks a lot!!! 🙂

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We think the Swiss Travel Pass will work out just fine for you-especially if you ride more of the scenic trains! Have a great trip with your wife!!

@psavvy9187 Жыл бұрын

Will have to fly into Zurich and travel to Lugano 4-5 times in the next 12 months spaced out a couple months at a time. Not much travel outside of those trips. Any passes worth getting..?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Great question. If you have flexibility, look at flying into Milan Malpensa and taking a train from there. It's slightly shorter, but the tickets are usually about half the cost compared to taking the train from Zurich!

@hugobazin8052 Жыл бұрын

Actually Malpensa is terribly located and you'll end up on a slow regional train, not much shorter than Zurich actually, the only tip is get Half Fare and check your train connection a day before and look out for the "%" sign on the app, which are discounted trains that aren't running at capacity... also for Lugano I would suggest you look at using the IC2 rather than ECs, since they'll be cheaper being less busy. Also if you do opt for a Half fare which I think you could still make the most of, you might even be tempted on an occasion with extra time to go and discover something else, which you wouldn't have done otherwise

@MrAlvinSinfulSong Жыл бұрын

If I get the Swiss travel pass and want to ride the tram at Zurich, do we tap in or show the conductor?

@sabrinas.2469 Жыл бұрын

Both not. There are employed people which will come to you in the train/tram and check for your tickets/passes. If you do not have a valid one you get a fine

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! @sabrinas.2469 is absolutely correct-just have the pass available to show if the ticket controller comes to check while you're on the tram!

@sarojbhusal2388 Жыл бұрын

Visit Nepal also. Highest mountain in the world(mt. Everest), birth place of lord buddha and many more...

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We'd love to hike to Everest Base Camp one day, just for fun!

@joanchapman6219 2 күн бұрын

Any info on the Swiss travel pass PLUS? what benefit does this provide? Also, have they changed the validity of the travel pass from 1month to 1 year?

@AplinsintheAlps 9 сағат бұрын

The Half Fare Card for tourists is valid for 1 month, and the one for locals is valid for 1 year. You'll want the 1-month version! And not sure what you're referring to with the STP plus? Do you mean the HFC Plus? If so, that's also meant for residents. As a tourist, the best option is simply the 1-month HFC!

@jacklong2286 Жыл бұрын

I am impressed with your KZfaq videos and have found the information on Swiss passes very helpful. In our case my wife and I would probably buy a Half Fare Pass along with two or three regional summer passes. Since the Half Fare Pass lasts for a month and we are retired, I am considering using Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne and Zermatt my primary hubs. Can I use a Half Fare Pass to purchase a Bernese Oberland Pass or a Lucerne Tellpass at a discount? Thank you, Jack Long

@hugobazin8052 Жыл бұрын

No sorry, Halbtaxes don't cumulate when purchasing them with Tellpass or Berner Oberland Passes, however depending on what kind of activities you want to do, getting those regional passes might not be to you're advantage... contrary to what these guys say, most of the normal mountain transport, which isn't just cable cars and funiculars, but most of the time buses which is public transport, work with SBB Cards. So like in your case, here are my top tips for places to travel to: for Lucerne, the boats are included, Rigi Mountains is all included, Kleewenalp, Pilatus included, go further down the lake towards to the Gotthard such as where I work at Göscheneralp is a bus so included; for Zermatt, don't be fooled by Gornergrat, but go up Sunegga and Rothorn, where railcards work too as well as on portions of the Klein Matterhorn route and plus view from Rothorn is way better; for Berner Oberland, be clever if you want to go to the Jungfrau, but there are Gems like Kiental & Griesalp which is Europe's steepest bus route and UNESCO heritage for a reason and certainly less tourists, otherwise Simmental most things are included, Kandersteg gondola's up to Oeschinen too and also go beyond Meiringen to the Grimselpass which is also bus routes to get up and close with lots of glaciers and stunning mountain lakes. For me, I would recommend you both get a monthly Swiss Pass (NOT Swiss Travel Pass for tourists) at 340.- since it has practically all the same perks and definitely trumps buying multiple regional passes and halbtaxes, you'll have spent much more on that than a GA (General Abonnement)

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi Jack, you can definitely get a discount on the Berner Oberland Pass (and it will nearly pay for the cost of your half fare card!)...unfortunately you won't get a further discount on the Tellpass.

@mayagavrikova950 Жыл бұрын

@@hugobazin8052 Hi Hugo, thank you for lots of info which will also be valuable for me. Are scenic trains worth taking than normal ones as they are not so frequent and impede my flexibility with travel. What a channel in Swiss German (general knowledge/life) can you recommend watching? Thank you

@pengqing8857 Жыл бұрын

Holders of Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card can get reduced for Berner Oberland Pass. My question is : do two passes must cover the same valid period for the reduced rate ? For example my Swiss Travel Pass is for 8 days valid until today. Then today I go and buy the Berner Oberland Pass for 10 days valid starting from today. In this scenario, do I get the reduced rate for BO pass for all 10 days? thank you

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Good question! To get the reduced rate on the regional pass, your half fare card or Swiss Travel Pass needs to be valid for the entire time your regional pass would be valid. Hope this helps!

@hugobazin8052 Жыл бұрын

In this situation, if you're trying to use a 8 day Travel Pass and then 10 day Oberland Pass, you're much better off getting a monthly General Abonnement for less then one of these two passes. It gets you unlimited transport on everything, even boats, Postbus routes over Passes and most mountain transportation that is included in the Oberland pass, so you'd be much better off getting one of those for a month, even if you're not staying for a month

@pengqing8857 Жыл бұрын

@@hugobazin8052 thanks

@torofrank Жыл бұрын

If we are a couple, do we have to buy 2 Swiss Half care cards?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Yep, each traveler needs their own half fare card.

@PamBrowning Жыл бұрын

Traveling from Basel to Zermatt. Then train to Matterhorn. Then Glacier Express train to st Moritz. From there on to Venice. Which pass is best? Will a swiss train pass get me to Venice or do I need a europass for Venice?

@sabrinas.2469 Жыл бұрын

Outside Switzerland you need an European one, you can buy this one at the swiss office boxes of the SBB

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi Pam! It really depends on the length of time you'll be spending in Switzerland and what else you'll plan to do. A half fare card is often helpful, but definitely look into the Eurail pass if you also want a pass that will cover you in Italy!

@ginggingdy6713 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you please help us to plan our ist travel inSwitzerland.We are planning to stay in Switzerland for 15 days . We want to go to top of Europe and do the activities .We also want to ride the bernina and glacier express.What is the best train tickets for us . We want to stay in 2 days Zürich 2 days lucerne , 3 days Zermatt and 3 days Grindelwald.3 days in intrlaken. 2 days lauterbrunnen. Is that good itineraries.Actually we want to stay in 2 or 3 places only .I am travelling with a 65 years old and this is her bucket list .I am open for any suggestions for a change in our itineraries.Canu please help us .We are going on sept this year . Thank you

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Hi there! We offer consultations if you'd like to check those out for help with your trip planning! (aplinsinthealps.com/consultations) But if it were us, we'd buy a Half Fare Card + the 8 or 10-day Berner Oberland pass for the trip you have planned. Sounds like it'll be a great one!

@chyangasherpa642 4 ай бұрын

If I buy Swiss pass for jangfrau region.. we can travel for free from Zurich by train ?

@AplinsintheAlps 4 ай бұрын

Hi there! It depends on which pass. With the Swiss Travel Pass you can travel from Zurich to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Mürren/Gimmelwald, or Wengen for free.

@travelerineu4544 9 ай бұрын

HI I Plan to visit swiss for 2 days. Which train pass should I buy for 2 days,

@AplinsintheAlps 8 ай бұрын

I would check out this updated video! There is also a link to a free download that will help you find just the right pass for your trip! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nOClg5OZsrvOdp8.htmlsi=d3gz-svx2sol14Wl

@anushapunjala1803 Ай бұрын

Can I use my half fare pass along with Benese Oberland pass and reach till the farthest station to Jungfrau? And only buy a ticket to go up to the spot?

@anushapunjala1803 Ай бұрын

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@AplinsintheAlps Ай бұрын

Hi there! You can get to Eigergletscher with your Berner Oberland Pass, and just need to buy a ticket from there. Hope that helps!

@ximusyou1 Ай бұрын

I’m confused with buying rides online (sbb app) using half fare card as it is a ticket and not a pass. Can I manually choose half fare in the card options so I can purchase at half price?

@AplinsintheAlps Ай бұрын

Yep, sure can! In the app, go to your profile, then to co-passengers. When you enter each of your passengers, you can also tick a box that tells the app they have the Half Fare Card. Then you'll see the appropriate prices. We also made an Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation that can help you out with loads of other questions and tips like this one: aplinsinthealps.com/guides/ultimate-guide-to-swiss-transportation/

@SabaFaizanMUA Жыл бұрын

Do you think travelling with car is it still worthy buying berner oberland pass?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We answer this exact question in our new Swiss train pass guide for 2023! It will be published next week (a video and a download) so check back then! 👍

@SabaFaizanMUA Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps wow cnt w8 for it

@prasadsawant1259 Жыл бұрын

How do i reach from interlaken to paris. Can i buys train tickets in advance… if yes then where? And what is the fastest way to reach interlaken

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

There are fast trains that go from Paris to Geneva or Basel. If it were us, we'd take one of those, and then the routes to Interlaken from there are pretty basic. You could book the France tickets on something like trainline.eu and then use your Half Fare Card or Swiss train pass for the journey within Switzerland. Hope this helps!

@prasadsawant1259 Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps so as per your sugesstion we should go from interlaken to basel by train and then from there take a train to paris

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

That's what we would consider first. Can't know for sure it will be the best thing for you, but it's the fastest way by train for sure!

@samanthaenglish6548 Жыл бұрын

Would like to have a consultation with you. How would I go about this

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You can find out more info about our consultations at www.aplinsinthealps.com/consultations

@samanthaenglish6548 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply. After I commented that last week I ended up figuring it out and sent an inquiry on your site. Excited to hear back and plan!

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

@@samanthaenglish6548 Wonderful! That contact form goes to our email, and we will reply with the same link as above to sign up for a consultation. So you can go ahead and sign up with that link (we’re behind on our emails since we took off for the holidays!)

@TheMclemmor Жыл бұрын

Do you need half fare card per passenger?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Yes, one card for each adult

@rommelm4082 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. I’d been trying to figure out how we can save with only short time we will be there. Enjoying all your videos and can’t wait to try your recommendations.

@likarina1 Жыл бұрын

Can foreigners buy Swiss Half fare Card?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Great question! Yes, foreigners can buy the Swiss Half Fare card. Select the 1 month option!

@likarina1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@billcasey8150 2 ай бұрын

This is beyond confusing!

@AplinsintheAlps 2 ай бұрын

They don't make it simple do they?! Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Train Passes if you haven't already: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nOClg5OZsrvOdp8.html