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Is Switzerland included in Eurail Pass?

You can explore Switzerland by rail with a Eurail Pass and travel through the snow-capped Alps, alongside beautiful mountain lakes and across rolling green hills.



Switzerland is fully integrated into the Eurail Pass system, making it one of the most rewarding countries to explore using a rail pass. A standard Eurail Global Pass covers almost all "National" trains operated by SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), allowing for unlimited travel between major cities like Zurich, Geneva, Bern, and Lucerne. It also covers several private railway lines and the famous "S-Bahn" commuter trains in urban areas. However, Switzerland’s unique mountain geography means that many of its most famous scenic excursions, such as the Jungfrau Railway to the "Top of Europe," are only partially covered. On these private mountain cogwheel trains, a Eurail Pass typically provides a 25% to 50% discount rather than a fully free ride. Iconic panoramic trains like the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express are included in the pass, but they require a mandatory seat reservation fee that must be paid separately. Additionally, the Eurail Pass offers "bonus" benefits in Switzerland, such as free travel on several lake steamers (like those on Lake Brienz or Lake Thun), making it an exceptionally versatile tool for navigating the country's stunning alpine landscapes and efficient transit network.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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With the Eurail pass, travel on the national rail networks of 33 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, ...

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Swiss rail fares are expensive, so a Swiss pass can save money, depending what you plan to do and whether you're adult or youth.

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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Eurail is the name of the consortium that works with all the national rail companies to create the Eurail train pass. Rail Europe is an official reseller of the tickets and passes that Eurail creates. Interrail is the same pass but for Europeans only; Eurail/Rail Europe is for non-Europeans.

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We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.

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Yes, the Eurail Global Pass does work in Switzerland as well as 32 other European countries. However you cannot buy a Eurail One Country Pass for Switzerland. The Swiss Travel Pass is thus a better option for travel only within Switzerland.

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You can hop on and off most trains as you please with your Eurail Pass, but some trains ask you to buy an additional seat reservation before you can jump aboard.

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Conditions for Eurail Pass holders Eurail Passes including Switzerland are valid on the entire route from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Seat reservations, or dining car reservations at extra costs, are compulsory. The cost of your reservation depends on the length of the route.

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If you have a Eurail pass or Interrail pass, these give unlimited travel on Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) so gets you as far as Interlaken. They don't give free travel on the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB), Wengernalpbahn (WAB) or Jungfraubahn so you'll need to buy a ticket from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch.

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Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep. Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass. Don't forget about your seat reservations!

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If you're traveling on a budget, remember that most slower national and regional trains don't require seat reservations, so if you're willing to take the scenic route you can often avoid the extra cost.

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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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