Swiss Travel System Information 2016

Swiss Travel System – by train, and boat.

Switzerland comprises the densest network in the world. It extends for more than 26,000 captivating kilometres, linking city centres, tiny tucked away villages, mountain resorts and lakes. Exclusively for travellers from abroad, the Swiss Travel System offers visitors the opportunity to discover the many diverse delights of the country by road, rail and waterway. And with just a single all-in-one ticket – the Swiss Travel Pass.

Vacation visitors to Switzerland can benefit from the Swiss Travel System the minute they set foot in the country. Comfortable direct connections from neighbouring foreign countries are offered. And at frontier railway stations and airports, trains and/or are ready and waiting to take passengers to Swiss city centres, holiday destinations and even snow-capped summits rising to 3800 metres. Public transport services are planned to perfection. Regular, reliable and coordinated connections are assured, guaranteeing trouble-free travel nationwide. Whether visitors stay for only a few days or for longer duration, a special ticket is available to meet their specific travel requirements. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the popular panorama trains such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Line and Wilhelm Tell Express – spectacular scenic trips which never fail to fascinate the vacation visitor.

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – a unique travel experience. The year 2015 saw the launching of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, linking the most attractive panorama rail routes across the country and highlighting selected excursion options. The tour can be enjoyed all-year-round, and passengers may start their journey of discovery from any point; there is no pre-determined direction or duration. This trip too can be travelled with the all-in-one Swiss Travel Pass. Further information: SwissTravelSystem.com/grandtraintour

Swiss Travel System tickets at a glance.

Swiss Travel Pass – the all-in-one ticket Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat including panorama routes (excluding supplements and seat reservation), and public transport in 75 towns and cities. 50% fare discount off most mountain railways and free admission to nearly 500 museums nationwide. Validity: 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days. Reduction: travellers aged under 26 receive a 15% reduction off the regular Swiss Travel Pass price.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex – the flexible solution Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat including panorama routes (excluding supplements and seat reservation), and public transport in 75 towns and cities. 50% fare discount off most mountain railways and free admission to nearly 500 museums nationwide. Validity: 3, 4, 8 or 15 freely selectable days within one month. Reduction: travellers aged under 26 receive a 15% reduction off the regular Swiss Travel Pass Flex price.

Swiss Transfer Ticket – trouble-free travel there and back Travel by train, bus and boat from any Swiss airport or frontier railway station to any holiday destination and back again. Travel to/from the destination must be by the most direct route and within one day. Validity: two transfers within one month.

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Swiss Half Fare Card – all of Switzerland at half the price Up to 50% reduction off travel by train, bus, boat and mountain railways, and public transport in 75 towns and cities. Validity: one month.

Swiss Half Fare Card Combi Up to 50% reduction off travel by train, bus, boat and mountain railways, and public transport in 75 towns and cities. Available only in combination with a Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Transfer Ticket – offers more flexibility between pre-selected travel days. Validity: one month.

Swiss Family Card The complimentary Swiss Family Card permits children aged under 16 to travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent. Children travelling alone receive a 50% reduction off any Swiss Travel System ticket.

Swiss Travel System tickets are obtainable worldwide. For an overview of international points-of-sale, see SwissTravelSystem.com/wheretobuy. The Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Transfer Ticket and Swiss Half Fare Card are also available as e-tickets and can be printed out at home.

Swiss Travel System The Swiss Travel System is a -based marketing company, co-founded in 2011 by the (SBB), Switzerland Tourism and five private railway companies. The Swiss Travel System's core objectives include the marketing worldwide of public transport in Switzerland and the range of special tickets created exclusively for travellers from outside the country. Its flagship product is the Swiss Travel Pass – an all-in-one ticket which for more than 25 years has assured visiting vacationers trouble-free travel on almost every train, bus and boat route nationwide.

The best way to discover the delights of Switzerland – by train, bus and boat. For further information, media texts and photo material, consult our Media Corner or Trade Corner - SwissTravelSystem.com/media or SwissTravelSystem.com/trade

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