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Does SwissPass include bus?

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



Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass (often referred to colloquially as the SwissPass for tourists) provides comprehensive coverage that includes virtually all public buses and trams within Switzerland. This pass is the "gold standard" for 2026 travelers, offering unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System network, which encompasses trains, boats, and postal buses (PostBus). Whether you are navigating a city like Zurich or traveling to a remote Alpine village, you can simply board the bus and present your digital or printed pass if requested by a conductor. It also covers the famous panoramic routes and offers free entry to over 500 museums. For mountain-specific transport like cable cars or funiculars, the pass typically provides a 50% discount rather than full coverage. It is an incredibly efficient way to explore the country without the hassle of purchasing individual point-to-point tickets for every segment of your journey.

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Mountain excursions are not included with the Swiss Travel Pass (with the exception of Mt Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos as mentioned above), but you do get a discount on most of them. Under 'mountain excursions' they mean cable cars, gondolas, funiculars, cogwheel trains, trains to the mountain peaks, etc.

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

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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 boat rides are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.

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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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Switzerland is the public transport country par excellence. On the world's densest public transport network, you can discover the Holiday Region Interlaken and the rest of Switzerland comfortably and easily. One ticket is all you need: the Swiss Travel Pass.

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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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Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.

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The Swiss Travel Pass also includes rail journeys on premium panorama trains such as the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express. But you will need to pay a small seat reservation fee to reserve your seat in advance. Many funiculars, gondolas, and cable cars, are included.

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