Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month
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About this experience
Discover Switzerland with unrivaled savings Make your way around Switzerland with maximum flexibility and significant savings using the Swiss Half Fare Card. This convenient pass allows you to buy train, bus and boat tickets for travel throughout the country at just half the regular price, opening up scenic routes and vibrant cities for a month. Travel at your own pace With monthlong validity, you decide how to explore Switzerland: race from lakes to peaks in days or move at a leisurely pace and enjoy each city. With this pass you get to craft your perfect itinerary. Whether your travel route includes Zurich’s cosmopolitan sights, a stroll along Lake Geneva or a mountain adventure to Zermatt, the Swiss Half Fare Card ensures you pay less at every step. Covers all major Swiss destinations Enjoy half-price access to over 90 towns and cities. Plan trips through Bern, Lucerne, Lucerne Interlaken, Basel, the car-free streets of Zermatt or the banking hub of Zurich. The card covers almost the entire Swiss national rail network, regional services and city transit. Ride premium panoramic trains and more Use your Swiss Half Fare Card for famous panoramic excursions aboard the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass and Gotthard Panorama Express. Take in the landscapes through domed windows on these world-class scenic journeys or use your card for local Alpine transport including mountain railways up to Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn. Valid on premium panoramic trains, buses and lake steamers Applies to routes such as GoldenPass MOB, Luzern Interlaken Express, Gotthard Panorama Express and more Inclusive discounts for mountain excursions to Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn, Stoos and other destinations How it works After booking, receive your Swiss Half Fare Card by email. Simply present it digitally or printed when you buy tickets online, at ticket counters, station machines or via the SBB app. With every trip, show your valid Swiss transport ticket alongside the Half Fare Card if requested by staff. Ideal for visitors This pass is available exclusively for travelers resident outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Bring your passport or eligible ID to validate your status when needed. Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent, making it even better value for families. Experience scenic and city travel From city trams in Zurich to the scenic lakes around Lucerne and the Alpine heights of Interlaken, the Swiss Half Fare Card offers access to first and second class seats. Enjoy flexibility and freedom as you plan mountain outings, leisurely day cruises, or swift travel between Swiss hot spots. Save money on every journey Plan multiple trips per day Enjoy access to a wide transport network Seats and reservations The card offers access to both first or second class seating. Reservations are required on a few scenic trains such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express. Follow the instructions provided with your purchase for booking your seat in advance. Extra benefits The Swiss Half Fare Card may come with periodic promotions or discounts at selected leisure attractions. Always check the offers at the time of your visit for additional savings opportunities. Book your Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month tickets now!
Highlights
- Take advantage of 50% discounts on rides to 90+ Swiss cities using the Swiss Half Fare Card, giving you unlimited access to Switzerland’s transport system
- Design your Swiss journey with a month-long validity that gives you the freedom to visit top cities like Zurich, Geneva, Zermatt and more at your own speed and schedule
- Fit in as many attractions as possible with mountain trips to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First and Schilthorn, scenic routes like the Glacier and Bernina Express, plus bus and boat rides to hotspots
- Enjoy traveling across Switzerland in comfortable second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.
What is included
- Swiss Half Fare Card valid for one month
- 50% discount on train tickets nationwide
- 50% discount on bus tickets nationwide
- 50% discount on boat tickets nationwide
Not included
- Reserved seats
Before you go
This card is valid only for visitors who are not residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by at least one parent Bring your passport or ID for validity checks Reservations are compulsory for scenic panoramic trains - follow the instructions in your ticket email Operating hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm daily
Cancellation terms
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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