Are SBB trains covered by the SwissPass?

With the GA Travelcard for 1st or 2nd class you are always ready to travel. You can enjoy unlimited travel on SBB trains and those of most other railways, as well as on much of the public transport in Switzerland. Your GA Travelcard comes on the SwissPass.



It is important to distinguish between the SwissPass (a red plastic card used mainly by residents for subscriptions) and the Swiss Travel Pass (the popular all-in-one ticket for tourists). The Swiss Travel Pass provides unlimited travel on all SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains, as well as most other private railway lines, buses, and boats throughout the country. This includes world-famous scenic routes like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express (though you still must pay for a seat reservation on those). Local city transit (trams and buses) is also fully covered. However, "high-mountain" excursions like the train to the Jungfraujoch or the Gornergrat in Zermatt are typically not fully covered; the pass usually grants a 25% to 50% discount on those specific mountain legs. For the standard visitor in 2026, the Swiss Travel Pass is the "magic key" that allows you to hop on almost any train in the country without buying individual tickets, making it the most convenient way to explore Switzerland.

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Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.

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Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.

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You can buy a Swiss Travel Pass up to 6 months in advance, but it will only be valid on the specified date you chose while booking.

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With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.

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SBB Ticket Machine. Quick access to tickets and other services around the clock – at every SBB railway station and from many other transport companies.

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Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass If you're holding a Swiss Travel Pass, your cable car journey from Grindelwald to First would be at a 50% discounted price. Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from.

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The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Jungfrau Area, providing you access to many stunning destinations. However, it's important to note that while most of the area is included, the specific route from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch is not covered entirely.

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The Glacier Express & Bernina Express are Switzerland's two most scenic train journeys and these Panoramic journeys are free with your Swiss Travel Pass. However you need to pay a compulsory seat reservation fee regardless of whether you are holding a travel pass or point to point ticket.

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Are the Swiss Travel Passes / Eurail Passes valid for the Bernina Express Bus? Yes, however seat reservation charge needs to be paid.

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