Where is the Swiss Travel Pass valid? 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.

The Swiss Travel Pass provides a mixed level of coverage for cable cars and mountain excursions. While it offers unlimited free travel on standard trains, buses, and boats throughout Switzerland, most major cable cars and cogwheel trains are not fully covered. Instead, the pass usually grants a 50% discount on the ticket price for famous peaks like Mount Titlis, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, and Grindelwald-First. There are notable exceptions where the cable car is considered part of the "public transport" network rather than a tourist excursion; for example, the cable cars to Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos are 100% free with the pass. Additionally, the Schilthorn cable car currently offers a 50% discount in 2026. For high-altitude routes like the Jungfraujoch, the discount is typically 25%. To maximize value, always check the official "Area of Validity" map, which uses solid lines for free travel and dashed lines for discounted routes, ensuring you budget correctly for these spectacular but often expensive mountain ascents.