Point-to-point ticket
Swiss point-to-point train ticket
Switzerland
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Swiss rail pass or individual tickets?
Price ordinary tickets first, then add the discount card, day passes and suitable rail pass using identical routes and classes.
Which option should you check first?
| Travel pattern | Often suitable | Check before booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One or two journeys | Point-to-Point or Supersaver Ticket | Saver fare can be train-specific | |
| Several long journeys in one day | Saver Day Pass | Price depends on date and availability | |
| Selected journeys within one month | Swiss Half Fare Card | Buy each ticket separately | |
| Many consecutive travel days | Swiss Travel Pass | Not every mountain ride or seat is included | |
| One-region focus | Regional pass | Check map and operating season |
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Tickets and passes
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Compare validity, duration and total cost, then confirm the selected option before paying.
Day pass
Saver Day Pass
Switzerland · SBB
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Five steps to find the lower-cost option
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1. Break the itinerary into separate services
Record the date, origin, destination and class of every longer journey. List boats, mountain railways and scenic trains separately. On the Bernina and Glacier Express, separate the fare from the seat reservation so that you compare the full cost.
2. Find ordinary and available saver fares
Begin with Point-to-Point Ticket prices. Include a Supersaver Ticket only when it is available for your connection and its train binding suits your plan. Check a Saver Day Pass on days with several journeys.
3. Calculate the Swiss Half Fare Card
Find the valid reduced price for every service and add CHF 150 for the card. Do not assume a straight 50 per cent reduction when the operator lists only a reduced fare.
4. Check nationwide and regional passes
Choose the correct number of consecutive days for the Swiss Travel Pass. For the Berner Oberland Pass and Jungfrau Travel Pass, compare every important segment with the official map. A nearby route can be included, discounted or excluded.
5. Value effort and flexibility
A rail pass can cost more and still be attractive because it removes many ticket purchases. A saver fare can cost less but tie you to a train. Record connection binding, booking effort and change risk alongside the total.
If ordinary tickets cost less and fit your itinerary, you do not need a pass.
Updated August 2026. Check current prices and validity rules with the relevant seller before booking.
Passes and tickets
Common questions
Can I combine a pass with individual tickets?+
Yes. Trips outside the validity area, supplements and extra travel days can require separate tickets.
Should reservations be included in the total?+
Yes, but only where your chosen service actually needs one. Bernina and Glacier seats remain separate even with a pass.
Should I calculate with saver fares?+
Only if you would commit to that connection. Do not compare a flexible pass with one inflexible best-case fare without acknowledging the difference.
Does a pass or discount card fit?
Check its validity, exceptions and the correct option for your travel days.