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Can I use Swiss Travel Pass from Zurich to Interlaken?

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.



Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is fully valid for travel between Zurich and Interlaken, and it is arguably one of the best ways to make this journey. The pass provides unlimited travel on the entire Swiss Travel System, which includes all trains operated by SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) as well as various private rail lines. When traveling from Zurich (either the city center or the airport) to Interlaken, you can simply hop on any scheduled train without needing to purchase a separate ticket or make a seat reservation, as reservations are generally not required on standard Swiss domestic routes. This route typically involves a transfer in Bern or a scenic detour via Lucerne if you choose to take the Luzern-Interlaken Express, which is part of the GoldenPass Line (also fully covered by the pass). Beyond the train journey itself, the Swiss Travel Pass also grants you free access to public buses and trams in both Zurich and Interlaken, free entry to over 500 museums across the country, and a 50% discount on most mountain excursions, such as the funiculars and cable cars surrounding the Interlaken region.

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Swiss Travel Pass Benefits The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.

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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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Most scenic route (via Lucerne) This scenic route passes five lakes (including Lake Lungern, pictured) and numerous waterfalls. The journey time for this scenic train from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne is as follows: Zurich HB to Lucerne – 41 minutes. Transfer time – 15 minutes.

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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.

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You can also purchase the Swiss Travel Pass at any railway station in Switzerland and at Zurich Airport.

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The advantages for you.
  • Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.
  • Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
  • Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities.
  • Free admission to more than 500 museums.
  • Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos.


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Yes, it is possible to travel from Zürich to Interlaken Ost without having to change trains. There are 7 direct trains from Zürich to Interlaken Ost each day.

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This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travel card. No surcharges required in addition to a valid ticket. Seat reservation recommended but not required; reservation fee per person and direction: 01 Jan – 08 May 2024: CHF 12.

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Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.

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Everyone in Switzerland who uses public transport on a regular basis owns one. The classic Half Fare Card is valid for a whole year but visitors can buy the Swiss Half Fare Card for one month. It costs 120 CHF, which seems like a lot for a discount card.

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Passes cover nearly all Swiss trains. Even specially designated scenic routes are covered, including the entire route of the Glacier Express. Any pass that covers Switzerland also covers these two Swiss-run services through Italy: Brig–Domodossola–Locarno trains and Lugano–Tirano by Bernina Express bus.

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