Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
Canton of Lucerne, Zurich
Enjoy unlimited access by public train, bus, and boat to visit more than 41 cities, reach peaks of many mountains, and sail through beautiful lakes in Switzerland with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel and Museum Entry Across Switzerland
The Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited access to trains, buses, and boats across over 90 Swiss towns and cities, ideal for all types of travelers seeking flexible and extensive public transport options.
Highlights
- Access over 500 Swiss museums with included entry
- Unlimited travel by rail, boat, and bus in more than 90 towns and cities
- Up to 50% discount on various mountain excursions and additional rail travel
- Children under 16 travel free on boats, trains, and buses when accompanied by an adult
- Visit major museums such as the Olympic Museum, FIFA World Football Museum, and Paul Klee Center
Description
The Swiss Travel Pass provides unlimited use of public trains, buses, and boats throughout Switzerland, including more than 90 cities and towns. It grants free entry to over 500 museums and discounted access to city tours and scenic or private trains, although seat reservations are required for some panoramic trains.
There are two main types of passes: Continuous and Flexi, available in durations of 3, 4, 8, or 15 days. The pass includes mountain excursions to locations like Stoos, Brunni, Klewenalp, Stanserhorn, and Rigi, with discounts up to 50% for others including Gornergrat and Titlis.
The pass also grants free admission to notable museums such as the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, the Natural History Museum in Geneva, the Paul Klee Center and National History Museum in Bern, as well as the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Château de Chillon, and the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum.
Includes
- Unlimited travel by public train, bus, and boat across more than 41 cities in Switzerland
- Free travel on panoramic trains (seat reservation required at extra cost)
- Up to 50% discount on mountain excursions
- Free entry to over 500 museums
- Free access on mountain routes including Rigi, Stoos, and Stanserhorn
Excludes
- Seat reservations required and incur additional costs for panoramic trains such as Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Important Information
- Children up to 15 years travel free with at least one paying adult
- Each pass is valid from midnight on the start date until midnight on the final date
- After booking, the official Swiss Travel Pass will be sent digitally within 24 hours and must be presented to ticket collectors
- The Continuous Pass activates automatically from the chosen start date
- Flex Pass holders must activate travel days at https://activateyourpass.com/
- Passes cannot be altered once issued; changes require cancellation and new booking
- Cancellations are allowed up to 48 hours before the start date; thereafter, full charges apply
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Book your Swiss Travel Pass in advance and carry a valid ID for verification. The best travel experience is during spring to early autumn when mountain excursions and outdoor museums are fully accessible.
