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

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Travel all over Switzerland and save 50 percent on trains, buses and boats for a month with one flexible Swiss Half Fare Card.

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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.

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Why you'll love it

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.

Good to know

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Know 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
Visitor guidelines: Present your card with a valid transport ticket upon request
Carry proper ID or passport to confirm your eligibility
Reserve seats in advance for panoramic and special trains
Arrive on time for early departures or mountain excursions

Frequently asked

Who can purchase the Swiss Half Fare Card?

Only travelers residing outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein are eligible to buy this card.

How do I get the discounted tickets?

Buy tickets at stations, online, or via the SBB app using your valid Swiss Half Fare Card to receive 50 percent off regular prices.

Do children travel for free with this pass?

Yes, children under 16 years old travel free as long as a parent accompanies them during the journey.

Is a reservation needed for all trains?

No, but seat reservations are mandatory for certain panoramic trains such as Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Gotthard Panorama Express.

Can I use this card for city transport as well?

Yes, the card provides access to public transportation networks within cities across Switzerland.