Train Passes

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

Group of friends having refreshments at Jungfraujoch railways station

Train and boat access with Swiss half fare card

Train passing through the beautiful landscapes of Switzerland

Mountain train parked on platfoem at Jungfraujoch railway station

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

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 validty that gives you the freedom to visit top cities like Zurich and Geneva at your own speed and schedule.
Fit in as many attractions as possible with mountain trips to Mt. Rigi, scenic routes like the 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.

Inclusions

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
Scenic routes: Palm Express, Treno Gottardo, Vigezzina-Centovalli-Railway & more
Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, Grindelwald First, Jungfraujoch, Monte Generoso & more
Transportation: All Swiss PostBus lines, Ligerz - Preles & more
Public waterway services: BLS: Lakes Thun and Brienz, CGN: Lake Geneva & more
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Exclusions

Reserved seats

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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La-ead

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May, 2024

Convenience .. we use for train to Matterhorn and Jungfraujoch .. so it is really n benefit

Moshe

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Why choose the Swiss Half-Fare Card

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! 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.

Seamless activation

You can purchase Half-Fare Card discount tickets at 50% of on 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.
While travelling, make sure you carry the transport ticket as well as the half-fare card to redeem the benefits.
Download ticket and show either the printed version or the digital ticket to board the trains.

Know before you go

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 othe age of 16 can travel free when accompanied by a parent.
Seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains. Please follow the reservation instrcutions in the ticket you receive post-booking.

My tickets

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.