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The land of soaring mountains, pristine landscapes, and eternal beauty is a stunning holiday destination. There are many things to do in Switzerland. It is an adventurous playground for thrill-seekers and an oasis of peace for pursuers of serenity. You fly down immaculate ski slopes at breakneck speeds and catch stunning views of the Alps in an outdoor hot tub, all in one day. There is sumptuous food to try and museums to explore. The scenery from the trains and cable cars is spectacular.

With so many things to do and places to visit in Switzerland, it is going to be a packed Swiss itinerary. You cannot waste time worrying about your tickets, sightseeing, and other travel arrangements. SOTC has the choicest selection of carefully crafted holiday packages that take the guesswork out of everything and let you enjoy your holiday in Switzerland. If you want to enjoy your holiday without interruptions, get a Swiss Travel Pass and explore Switzerland to your heart’s content.

What is the Swiss Travel Pass?

The Swiss Travel Pass is an all-inclusive ticket that allows you unlimited travel anywhere in Switzerland by train, bus, and boat. It is a smart way to discover Switzerland on a single ticket. It is convenient too, as it is available at all ticket counters in Switzerland. It has been designed to make getting around easy for tourists and holiday goers. You can either buy a physical ticket or get in on your smartphone for maximum convenience, and the advantages don’t end here. Before looking at its advantages, let’s see how you can get a Swiss Travel pass for yourself.

Variations of the Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass is available in various avatars. Depending on the length of your holiday and the places you are traveling to, you can get a travel pass that fits your needs perfectly. There are two main variations; Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flexi.

Swiss Travel Pass

The regular Swiss Travel Pass allows you 3, 4, 8, or 15 days of unlimited, consecutive travel on a single pass. It is perfect for packed itineraries that pack in a lot of sightseeing. But it is a time-based travel pass. If you buy a pass for three days but do not travel for three consecutive days, the pass will lapse on the fourth day. Prices range between CHF 232 to CHF 513 for second-class travel. However, if you want to travel first class, the prices vary between CHF 369 to CHF 810 based on the duration of the pass.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

This other variant of the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for one month. You can travel for any 3, 4, 8, or 15 days of days within that month. They can be consecutive or non-consecutive days as this is a use-based travel pass. When you buy a four-day pass, you can travel with it for four days in the month. It will stop working after the fourth use. You pay anywhere between CHF

267 to CHF513 for a second-class pass, while the first-class travel pass will set you back by CHF 424 to CHF 890 based on a number of uses.

There are three more variations of the Swiss Travel Pass that are specially created for young people. In Switzerland, travel is free for children below 6 years of age. Children between 6 and 16 years of age can also travel for free, but they will need a Swiss Family Card.

Swiss Family Card

The Swiss Family Card is free and is available on request at all ticket counters. However, the child must be accompanied by at least one parent who holds a valid Swiss Travel Pass or ticket. However, if children between 6 and 16 years are not accompanied by their parents, they must buy a ticket. But they get a 50% discount on all tickets they buy.

Swiss Travel Pass Youth

The Swiss Travel Pass Youth is meant for young people between 16 and 26 years of age. They can buy this pass at a 15% discount on the full Swiss Travel Pass price. It offers the same 3, 4, 8, or 15 days of consecutive travel at lower prices. A second-class pass ranges in price between CHF 198 to CHF 439 and the first-class pass costs between CHF 315 and CHF 692. They also get all the benefits available with the full-fledged Swiss Travel Pass.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth

This is the “Youth” version of the Swiss Travel Pass Flex that offers 3, 4, 8, or 15 days of consecutive or non-consecutive travel in a month. The cost of a second-class pass ranges between CHF 228 to CHF 481 while that of a first-class pass hovers between CHF 362 and CHF 760. It offers all the additional benefits that a full-blown Swiss Travel Pass offers.

Additional benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass is much more than just a travel pass. It offers a host of added benefits to pass holders to add more value to their spending. Here’s what the pass offers.

· Unlimited travel by bus, train, and boat within its validity period

· Unlimited use of public transport in 90 towns and cities

· Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains. However, you will have to reserve your seats in advance and pay any additional surcharges and reservation fees

· Free access to cruises on all Swiss lakes

· Free entry into more than 500 museums

· Free excursions on Rigi, Stoos, and Stanserhorn

· Up to 50% discount on excursions to other mountains

· Up to 50% discount on a cable car, funicular, and cog railway tickets

The Swiss Travel Pass makes your Swiss holiday a little more convenient and adds value with a plethora of discounts. Buy one and explore Switzerland the way you’d like to.