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Is Switzerland included in Interrail pass?

Swiss railway companies covered by Interrail. The main railway company in Switzerland is SBB/CFF/FFS. Your Interrail Pass is valid on all trains of this company. Switzerland also has many private railway companies, and below you'll find an overview of the ones that accept your Interrail Pass for free travel.



Yes, Switzerland is fully included in both the Interrail Global Pass and the Interrail Switzerland One Country Pass. The pass is valid on the extensive national network operated by SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), as well as dozens of private railway companies like BLS and RhB. This includes famous scenic routes like the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express, although these specific high-end trains usually require a paid seat reservation even if the "ticket" cost is covered by your pass. Interestingly, the Interrail pass also provides a 25% to 50% discount on many mountain excursions that aren't fully covered, such as the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch or the Titlis Rotair cable car. For 2026, the pass remains an excellent value for Switzerland, as standard point-to-point tickets in the country are among the most expensive in Europe. Travelers should note that while most local S-Bahn trains and regional expresses require no reservations, the fast international trains (like the TGV Lyria to Paris or EuroCity to Milan) do require them. The pass essentially turns Switzerland into a giant, high-speed playground for rail enthusiasts.

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Swiss Travel Pass: Exclusively for traveling within Switzerland. Eurail Pass: Access to 33 European countries, ideal for broader continental exploration. Interrail Pass: Similar to Eurail but meant for European residents, covering 33 countries.

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Rail passes are almost always a smart buy for Switzerland, with its fairly high pay-as-you-go ticket costs and excellent transportation system. The Swiss Travel Pass is a particularly good deal, as it covers nearly all transport in Switzerland — not only trains, but buses, boats, and many high-mountain lifts.

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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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If you've an Interrail, Eurail or Swiss Travel Pass They now give free travel on both. So all you need is a Glacier Express seat reservation, see the reservation prices above. You can even travel in Excellence class if you have a 1st class pass and make an Excellence class reservation.

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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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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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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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