The SwissPass gives you access to public transport and countless other partner services. Use it for your Half Fare, GA or Regional Travelcard, as the key to your Mobility car or the pass for your ski resort. And, what's more, you can also benefit from discounts thanks to special offers.

You need a SwissPass because it is the central digital ecosystem for all transportation and leisure services in Switzerland. It is important to distinguish the "SwissPass" card from the "Swiss Travel Pass." The SwissPass is a red plastic card (or digital equivalent) that serves as a single "carrier" for various subscriptions, such as the Half-Fare Card, GA travelcard, or regional ski passes. Instead of carrying multiple paper tickets, everything is loaded onto this one chip. If you are a tourist, you may not need the physical card, but you will likely use the SwissPass system via the SBB app to buy "Saver Day Passes" or mountain excursions. The system is designed for seamless "intermodal" travel; the same ID used for your train ticket also works for city buses, trams, lake steamers, and even entries to over 500 museums. In 2026, it is the essential tool for navigating Switzerland's highly efficient, ticketless travel environment, ensuring you always have the correct proof of purchase for inspectors.