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Does Swiss Rail Pass include buses?

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages.



Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is a comprehensive "all-in-one" ticket that provides unlimited travel not just on trains, but also on buses, boats, and city trams throughout Switzerland. It covers the entire network of the "PostBus" (the iconic yellow buses that navigate the Alpine passes) and the local transit systems in more than 90 cities. Whether you are taking a long-distance bus journey between mountain villages or a simple tram ride in Zurich or Geneva, you do not need to purchase a separate ticket; you simply show your pass QR code if requested. This extensive coverage makes it one of the most flexible travel passes in the world, as it seamlessly integrates the Swiss rail system with the "last mile" connectivity provided by buses. Additionally, the pass often covers scenic bus routes that connect different rail hubs, making it the ideal choice for travelers who want to explore beyond the major train stations and into the more remote, picturesque valleys.

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The Swiss Travel Pass includes all journeys by train, bus and boat. In addition, during the validity of the pass you get free admission to over 500 Swiss museums and 50% discount on most mountain railroads (Rigi, Stoos and Stanserhorn free).

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The Swiss Travel Pass is valid on the whole boat, rail and Postbus network in Switzerland, as shown here.

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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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In most cases, you will have to buy a ticket before you board the bus, however, some buses in rural areas don't have machines and ticket offices. In these cases, you can buy a ticket from the driver or conductor.

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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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If you are wondering which mountain excursions are 100% included in the Swiss Travel Pass, the answer is: Stanserhorn, Rigi, Stoos, Brunni and Klewenalp. To obtain tickets for any cable car, funicular or cog railway, you should present your Swiss Travel Pass at the ticket office.

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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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100 % free travel with: Swiss GA/AG Card. Lake Lucerne-Pass.

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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with Swiss Travel Pass Broadly, there are two types of tickets available to access Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. One is a full fare ticket, and another one is a discounted fare ticket with Swiss Travel Pass. A Swiss Travel Pass holder can purchase tickets at nearly half the rate.

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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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If just gondola up and back, it is about US$30 per person. Don't let the price stand in your way here.

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