Is tram free with Swiss pass?

Unlimited travel by rail, road, and bus Yes! It's true. Unlimited travel, no restrictions at all on the Swiss Travel System. This includes rail, boat, tram and bus.



Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass provides completely free and unlimited travel on trams in almost every major city in Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, and Bern. One of the greatest advantages of the Swiss pass in 2026 is its "all-in-one" nature; it covers not only the inter-city trains but also the entire local "S-Bahn" networks and city-center transit systems (trams and buses). You do not need to purchase a separate ticket or validate your pass before boarding a tram; you simply hop on and, if a ticket inspector asks, show your digital or physical Swiss Travel Pass alongside your ID. This makes navigating Swiss cities incredibly stress-free, as you can jump between trams to reach museums or lakeside promenades without worrying about local fare zones. Additionally, the pass includes the "Lake Steamers" and many "PostBuses" in the mountains, making it the ultimate tool for a friction-free vacation in a country known for its world-class (and otherwise expensive) public transportation infrastructure.

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Journeys to Rigi (either by boat/rail), Stoos and CabriO Stanserhorn are free of charge with the Swiss Travel Pass. Other excursions (Titlis, Matterhorn, and Jungfrau Railway, to name a few) require a separate fee and seat reservation.

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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.

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Swiss Travel Pass.
  • 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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On operation days, the chocolate train has 3 different departure times. This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.

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With the GA Travelcard for 1st or 2nd class you are always ready to travel. You can enjoy unlimited travel on SBB trains and those of most other railways, as well as on much of the public transport in Switzerland. Your GA Travelcard comes on the SwissPass.

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Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass.

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A Travelcard (in the zones it's valid for) gives you unlimited travel at any time on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services in London.

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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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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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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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