What is free in Zurich with Swiss Pass?

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.




With the Swiss Travel Pass in 2026, Zurich becomes an exceptionally affordable city to explore because almost all local and national transportation is "free" (included in the pass price). This includes the S-Bahn (trains), trams, and buses within the Zurich city network (ZVV), as well as the scenic Limmat River boats and the Polybahn funicular. Beyond transport, the Swiss Travel Pass provides free admission to over 500 museums across Switzerland, including Zurich's famous Landesmuseum (Swiss National Museum) and the FIFA Museum. You also get free travel on the trains to the top of Uetliberg, Zurich's local mountain, for panoramic views of the city and lake. For those looking to venture further, the pass covers the full cost of the train journey from Zurich to popular spots like Lucerne or Chur. It effectively acts as an "all-access" key, allowing you to hop on any public vehicle without ever needing to visit a ticket machine or worry about zones, making it the most efficient tool for any tourist in Zurich.

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

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For 24 or 72 hours, the Zürich Card offers: Unlimited 2nd class travel by tram, bus, train, boat and cable car throughout the city of Zurich and its surrounding region (zones 110, 111, 121, 140, 150, 154 and 155). Free or reduced admission to the majority of Zurich's museums.

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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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Does the Swiss Travel Pass cover cable cars? As mentioned above, the Swiss Travel Pass provides free travel on five cable cars/funiculars and discounted travel on most other cable cars, funiculars and mountain railways. Fully included rides are Rigi, Stanserhorn, Stoos, Brunni and Klewenalp.

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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 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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Top 10 things to do in Switzerland – for free
  • Take a tour of the Bundeshaus.
  • Wander around Lucerne old town.
  • Indulge your artistic side at the MCBA.
  • Lounge by Lake Geneva.
  • Educate yourself at the University of Zurich.
  • Hike through the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
  • Float through central Bern.
  • Walk on the wild side with Peter and Paul.


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You have the option to print off the pass or upload onto your phone wallet or do both. As long as the QR code is visible and can be scanned it is up to you how you wish to use your valid pass. Please keep the links to your pass safe in case you need to retrieve again to use.

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Free entrance or discount on the majority of Zurich's museums, for example the:
  • Landesmuseum.
  • Kunsthaus Zürich.
  • Museum Rietberg.
  • Museum Haus Konstruktiv.
  • FIFA World Football Museum.


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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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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. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.

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Passes cover nearly all Swiss trains. Even specially designated scenic routes are covered, including the entire route of the Glacier Express. Any pass that covers Switzerland also covers these two Swiss-run services through Italy: Brig–Domodossola–Locarno trains and Lugano–Tirano by Bernina Express bus.

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The Swiss Travel Pass grants complimentary access to more than 500 museums across the country, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local heritage. ?? So don't forget to add attractions like the Chillon Castle, Matterhorn Museum, and Swiss National Museum to your list of things to do in Switzerland.

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