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Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month

Group of friends enjoying refreshments at Jungfraujoch railway station in Switzerland.
Train and boat access with Regional Pass Berner Oberland
Train traveling through scenic Swiss landscapes with mountains and lush greenery.
Mountain train at Jungfraujoch railway station platform, Switzerland.

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Plan a hassle-free 1-month itinerary in Switzerland with this cost-effective Half Fare Card and save 50% on different train, bus and boat routes!

    • 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 Switzerland in comfort with first and second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.
    • Swiss Half-Fare Card valid for 1 month
    • 1st and 2nd class seats
    • 50% discounted access to all trains, bus, and boat transport:
    • Premium panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass MOB, Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express
    • Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, CabriO Stanserhorn, Stoos & more
    • Cruises: Lake Lucerne and Zurich, Lakes Thun, and Brienz, Lake Geneva & more
    • Access to intra-city public transportatio
    • See all inclusions here
    • Reserved seats
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Australia, Portugal, India and over 12 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Ketan Somvanshi

    Ketan

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Switzerland trip was the highlight of my year. And swiss pass made it really really easy. Combined this with Bernese Oberland Pass and we had a magical comute experience in the Alps
    Amanda Francis Lucas

    Amanda

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Easy to manoeuvre and staff around helpful
    Maria Paula Veloso

    Maria

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Maybe could be a little more easy,more intuitive to to buy the ticket, but in the end was good, thanks!
    Anastasia Pellicano

    Anastasia

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    David Raymond HEBBLETHWAITE

    David

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
  • These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.

  • Your passport to Switzerland

    The Swiss Half-Fare Card is an invitation to explore Switzerland affordably. Save up to 50% on transport tickets throughout Switzerland!

    Getting started

    Download the ticket and show either the printed or the digital version to buy tickets at half the price. You can purchase tickets at 50% of the original price using any of these methods – online, at staffed railway station counters during business hours, from rail station ticket machines, or via the SBB mobile app/website. While traveling, make sure you carry the transport ticket as well as the half-fare card for inspection. Access the handy Swiss map here and begin your travel adventure!

    What to expect

    This pass adapts to your travel style, offering 1st and 2nd class train seating options. It transforms every train, bus, boat, or cable car ride into a discovery of Swiss culture and nature from Bern's medieval streets to the Matterhorn's majestic peaks. Experience scenic train routes like Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express, mountain excursions to places like Treno Gottardo, plus access to public transport throughout the country.

    Features

    • Valid for one month
    • Includes 1st and 2nd class seating
    • 50% discount on all trains, buses, and boats
    • Free access to local public transportation within cities
  • Accessibility

    • Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.

    Additional information

    • This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
    • Children below the age of 16 can travel free when accompanied by a parent.
    • Seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains (Bernina, Glacier, and Gotthard Express). Please follow the reservation instructions in the ticket you receive post-booking.
    • Your pass will be emailed to you shortly after booking.

    • The ticket will be attached to your booking confirmation email as a pdf.

    • Please print your pass or card prior to boarding your first train.

    • Swiss Half Fare card has 1 month validity period from the first day of travel.

    • You will need to purchase locally corresponding reduced ticket in order to travel on the desired route.

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