Swiss Travel Pass review

The Swiss Travel Pass ranks second because it covers more than any other single-country pass. Swiss Travel System says it gives unlimited travel by train, bus and boat for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days, includes public transport in more than 90 towns and cities, and doubles as a museum pass for more than 500 museums. Trips up Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos are included, and many other mountain railways are up to 50% off. Children aged 6 to 15 travel free with a parent who holds the pass, using the free Swiss Family Card. Swiss-Pass.ch, an authorized retailer, lists the 3-day 2nd class adult pass at USD 314. The pass is not cheap, and panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express still need a paid reservation. It is only sold to people who live outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Interrail also sells a Switzerland pass, but only to residents of Europe.

Who it is for

visitors spending 3 to 15 days in Switzerland

Price

From $314 for 3 consecutive days, 2nd class adult, as listed in USD by Swiss-Pass.ch.

Swiss Travel Pass 3 days 2nd Class Adult CHF 254 EUR 280 GBP 234 USD 314
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days
• Public transport included in more than 90 towns and cities
• Free admission to more than 500 museums
• Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos mountain trips included, up to 50% off many other mountain trips
• Children aged 6 to 15 travel free with a parent on the free Swiss Family Card

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Covers city trams and buses as well as trains and boats
• Strength: Panoramic trains included, with only seat reservation fees or surcharges extra
• Strength: 30% discount for young travelers under 25
• Weakness: Only valid inside Switzerland
• Weakness: 3-day 2nd class adult pass costs $314, the highest entry price of the passes listed in USD here
• Weakness: Glacier Express, Bernina Express and some other trains need a reservation or supplement

Key facts

• Durations: 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days
• Lowest USD price: $314, 3 days, 2nd class adult (Swiss-Pass.ch)
• Museums: 500+ free
• Children 6 to 15: Free with a parent and Swiss Family Card
• Who can buy: People living outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Where it ranks

Swiss Travel Pass is No. 2 in our Best European Rail Passes verdict.