Watch our UPDATED 2023 Swiss Train Pass Guide AND get a free Swiss Train Pass Checklist here! ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html You’ll also find exactly which pass to buy, links to purchase each pass, and extra benefits in our How To Pick A Swiss Train Pass Checklist! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/ Watch THIS video next about Swiss Train Pass FAQ: ruclips.net/video/fX3_5ii1Oqg/видео.html Still need help picking a Swiss train pass? Book a 1-on-1 Consultation with us! www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides
Are these options, if you stay longer than around 8days really cheaper than a Monats-GA for 440.- CHF? I know its a bit more difficult to get one probably but i guess its still cheaper in many instaces.
I paid CHF 260 for one month, unlimited use. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in the world and I am so lucky I am Swiss. Cheers from New Zealand 😎
my mom and i were so overwhelmed with all the information for the train passes. i've watched nearly every video of yours and it has made making this itinerary so much easier. great info and explanations. thank you so much!!
I am planning a trip to Switzerland for April, 23 days touring 6 cities, 3 panoramic trains and climbing as many mountains as I have nearby. I watched over 100 videos that made me change courses several times. Your videos from different places, how to go, how much to pay, etc. are incredible, thank you. I do not know how I did not find them before. I am almost 77 years old, I hope to return to Argentina whole and alive :), thanks, thanks.
What an incredible trip you have planned! We're so happy to hear you'll have 23 whole days in Switzerland, and are very glad we can help you with your trip plans!
This is one of the best and most useful videos I’ve seen about traveling to Switzerland. I’m going to Basel-Lucerne for 3 days and I spent hours trying to understand the different passes 🙄 Thank you for all the effort you’ve put in that research man 🙏🏽
Will you say what pass you end up picking. It doesn’t have information for younger folks, between 6-16. I’m traveling for 3-4 days to Lucerne and wondering which pass I should get, 2 adults and 3 children (6-16)
At Last !!!!!. A clear Black and White description of the various Swiss Passes available.... My wife and I were scratching our heads about which pass to get when we get there but your video has made it so much clearer. And thanks for the HOURS and HOURS of editing in your videos. Great job. Keep up the good work. Max. Australia.
Hi Max! We are so glad to hear this brought clarity to the wild world of Swiss train passes! You're right-these videos take LOTS of work, but they're worth it knowing that they're helping people like you have a great visit to this beautiful region. Thanks for your comment!
I wish I had this video 3 months back! It is so valuable for swiss travelers! Would recommend for anyone who travels to swiss. I heard mostly about swiss travel pass but knew others passes exist. I tried to get this info from the corresponding websites but it was difficult. Then I arrived in swiss thinking I will figure it out there. The pass options were truly overwhelming and did the full research which you have in video thereby wasting half day in Swiss just for this. Since my itinerary was flexible but limited to three days in the region and Jungfrau was a must, we decided to get swiss haf fare card for one year with top of europe pass. I would recommend to buy these two if one plans multiple trips to swiss in a year and one of the trips itinerary is restricted to 3 days in interlaken area with Jungfrau. We visited all the places where the top of europe pass was applicable. Bernie's pass is amazing but the area is impossible to cover/ utilize its fully value in three days. Unfortunately its not well advertised. If not for Jungfrau and my duration I would have gone for Bernie's Oberland pass. Also for us from Germany, it was a no brainer to buy one month half fare card as we will plan few more trips to swiss and for extra 65 euros we get one year validity. Half fare one year card can be applied online too by uploading passport and we got a temporary digital half fare card and later the cards were mailed to us to Germany. For our next trips we are planning the swiss super saver day passes 3 months beforehand on top of our 1 year half fare card for travel 😀.
Hi Manoj and thank you for your encouraging feedback! You made a great choice purchasing the 1-year half fare card-even if you don't return to Switzerland in the next year, we're sure you still got your money's worth out of it. And now every time you come back is bonus!! Hope you do return and see more of this beautiful country :)
you two are a perfect couple and did a great job in explaining...fantastic job and thanks for all the hard work you put in this video.i am 100% sure it helps all the people planning a trip to switzerland!!
You are so kind, thank you for your encouragement! We genuinely love Switzerland and want to help others travel there too, and we're glad you can see that in our videos!
I have been researching options and costs on a trip to Switzerland... With Google watching my search history, it brought me to your video. You made a lot of sense and answered many question I had in my head... Thanks for sharing!
Hi guys. Great video. If you're on a budget and arriving at Basel you can also buy the train ticket from German Railwals. Buy the ticket from Freiburg to your destination in Switzerland and it can be significantly cheaper than buying vis SBB. Also, SBB offer the saver day pass. Book 2 months in advance and you can get the day pass coving all the main SBB routes (not mountain railways) from chf29. I always get this pass on my arrival day as it covers you if your flight is delayed and you miss your connection.
Hi Barry, these are great tips! We've never flown into Basel, so we'll be excited to try the German Railways ticket in the future! We have used the saver day passes and found those to be good options for us at certain times. Although, we've often found we get a better deal going to the airport (when we'll be flying out of Switzerland) by booking a saver ticket in advance instead of the day pass. But I love the Day pass option for arrival days (since you never know if you'll be delayed and can benefit from the flexibility!) We appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@AplinsintheAlps also, sometimes 1st class tickets are cheaper than 2nd class when booking the saver returns so always best to have a quick peak at both fares. I laughed at your Excel spreadsheet. I do the exact same thing.
Thank you so much for this video! My friends and I are going to Switzerland this summer and staying at Interlaken for five days. I've only used Swiss travel pass the last time I was there. This video is so helpful to understand the different travel pass available.
I don’t usually comment on videos at all but thank you so much for this in-depth guide to train passes! I was convinced I’d get the Swiss Travel Pass, but Brett, thank you for sharing your research and knowledge of your trips to Switzerland and how to save money on transportation. Xoxo
Claire, we're so grateful for your feedback, and that you decided to leave a comment! Helping people like you have a great trip experience is what motivates us to share what we're learning. Out of curiosity, did you choose to go with a different pass? Would love to hear what you ultimately decided, but no matter what, we know you'll have a great time in Switzerland!
@@AplinsintheAlps I’m still deciding between passes. Will be doing a little bit more trip planning before my partner & I make a final decision on which pass to choose for our trip in July (that’s happening so so soon!) If we happen to see you both in Switzerland, will definitely say hello and thank you! Take care both :)
Well done! To the first timer the information can seem overwhelming, but just taking one’s time with this video and using the download is very helpful. I’ve traveled to Switzerland 8 times over the last decade and as I tend to go all over and like to make spur of the minute decisions on destinations depending on the weather I’m a big Swiss Travel Pass fan, especially when one considers the convenience of hopping on anytime without having to purchase a ticket beforehand. BUT, the advent of the SBB mobile app in recent years does make that half fare card a game changer if you’re comfortable maneuvering that. Will definitely consider that for future trips. I will note that in July and December of 2021 there was a 25% off sale for the STP, but I hadn’t seen that since 2013, so it was likely an effort to jumpstart travel after the shutdown. (It pays to stalk some good Swiss travel websites). Thanks for a great video!
Laura, thanks for taking the time to watch our video, download our guide, and share your thoughts here! You’re absolutely right that this info is a lot to digest, especially for beginners! But we noticed that there wasn’t any info out there for beginners, ao hopefully this is a step in that direction! Also, we love you tip about 25% off the STP 😍That’s a huge savings! Have you used the SBB app? If so, what do you think about it?
@@AplinsintheAlps I've not used it to buy tickets as I've always used the STP. I've only used it to check schedules. For what I've needed it's a great tool. To be honest, until the last three trips, I've travelled on the cheap without getting a SIM card, only using the free wifi at the hotels. That changed though, when my hubby kept asking me questions while on the train about an upcoming connection. I told him if he wanted the info we were going to have to fork over the "dough" (money) to access it. 40chf well spent. Happy hubby, happy wife ;) It was time we joined the 21st century anyway!
Ha! Such a great story Laura! It really has been a stress-reliever for us to have a little bit of data to access the app too. Like you said-money well spent!
One of the best videos if you are planning a trip to Switzerland and can't decide which is the best pass for you. Thanks for creating such a detailed video on this topic. Very helpful.
Thank you Pooja! That is exactly why we made this video, and we’re so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment too😊
i dont know how to say how grateful and thankful i am for there guides! It is quite overwhelming planning a trip alone for a family. I pray you are blessed and have a good life ahead!
Pretty detailed video guys, thanks for uploading it. I will be travelling to Interlaken last week of July and will be staying in the region for 4 days, during this stay I also plan to visit neighboring cities in the region like Lucerne, Bern and Thun apart from the famous Jungfrau region. So I believe the "Bernese Oberland Pass" should be good option for this as I believe it would include all my travels including boat trips to Thun. Quick question : I also plan to club this pass with the "half fare card" which I believe will help in not only getting discount rates for the "Bernese Oberland Pass" but also to Jungfraujoch as I believe it doesn't cover in the "Bernese Oberland Pass", plus I will be flying into Zurich and travelling to Interlaken via train, where the half fare card can be of help ! Do you guys think this is good option? Also, how should I go about buying the travel pass? should I get the half fare card 1st and then buy the "Bernese Oberland Pass"? and can this all be done via the SBB travel app? thanks again for the video 🙂
Hi Shantanu! Thanks for the great questions! In this case, we absolutely agree that the Half Fare Card + Berner Oberland Pass would be a great option. You will definitely save more money with the HF Card than you spend on it! You first buy the HF Card, and then you buy the BO Pass so you can get the discount. Both can be purchased online in advance, or in the train station when you arrive. We included links for purchasing both in our related blog post: www.aplinsinthealps.com/the-ultimate-swiss-rail-pass-guide/ Hope this helps, and that you have a great trip to this beautiful country!
I really love your videos. So much detailed information and travel inspiration. I have a question about the "off season" though. We will be travelling to Switzerland the first week of December and most train passes are only available until end of Oct/Nov. Is there a winter travel pass? Or will the Swiss half fare card be our only choice?
Great question Dave! The Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card can all be used year round. Last year, there was a winter pass similar to the Top of Europe pass (www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/corona-pass-winter/) so hopefully they'll provide that option again. Hope this helps!
Hi, what a great video, but I'm still a bit confused with all the options in our situation. we are with 5: 2 adults, 1 19year old, and 2 kids between 6 -16. We are staying in Wengen for 14 days. We like to do everything in the Jungfrau region, this includes the jungfraujoch and schilthorn. besides that we like to go 1 day to bern and maybe see some more places outside the jungfrau region but all in Berner Oberland region. So I was thinking to buy 3 half fare cards and 3 Berner Oberland region passes + 2 for the younger kids. But is that one for the younger kids necessary, or do they travel for free with us if I get the swiss family card?
Hi Jurgen, great question! If you ask for the Swiss Family Card, the two kids under 16 will be fully covered. You won't need to buy a Half Fare Card OR a Berner Oberland Pass for them! They'll ride free with you everywhere, with only two exceptions: the last segment of the Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn. You'll still need to pay some money for their rides there. Last time I checked, 42.80 francs for the roundtrip between Mürren and the Schilthorn, and 25 francs for the roundtrip between Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch (confirm that with the rail office though!) Kids under 6 always ride for free. Hope this helps!
For the younger kids the Bo card is only 30 CHF, so I would think the purchase of a half fare card is not necessary for them, nor the purchase of a Swiss family card when you stay mainly in the Berner Oberland region.
The Swiss family card is free if you hold a half fare card or Swiss travel card, so it’s a no-brainer for parents who will be purchasing one of those passes. We also discovered that anyone who plans to buy a regional pass and will be flying to/from Switzerland will actually save money if they buy it in addition to their regional pass!!
But to clarify, kids under 16 do not need a half fare card (in fact that product is not sold to children). And with the Swiss family card their journeys will be free so they don’t need the kids Berner pass either!
Well done. Thank you for taking the time to break this down into relatable terms. It seems the majority of visitors, like myself will spend 4-7 days in Switzerland and you have touched on the topics that mean the most to me; Trains, areas of interest and cost. Nice Job and Thank you.
Hi Maria, do it! There are so many beautiful places to explore, with many that most travelers never even see!! The Berner Oberland Pass really is a great deal that will allow you to adventure all over this beautiful place. Enjoy!
so accurate. I loved it !! its perfectly aligned with the research I did before taking everyone's blatant but shallow suggestion of the swiss travel pass. even for a 5 day swiss trip Half Fare + top of europe can save you a TONN
Thank you so much! This has been the most useful video I have come across. iam travelling to Switzerland with my partner in April this year and I have been overwhelmed with the numbe rof various options. Your video breaks it down so well. We are staying 2 nights in Lucerne and 3 in Grindelwald and then going to Lugarno/Como region and definitely want a trip to Jungfraujoch. I also have a Eurail Pass. I am still trying to figure out the best combination of passes and you're video has helped so much! I just need to now decide whether to get the Top of Europe or the Bernese Oberland Pass with the Half Fare pass.
Jason, that's so exciting! International travel has been such a transformational experience for us, and we hope it will be for you as well. Thanks for watching our videos as you plan!
This is the most objective video of the passes that i have ever seen.... Even better than those from some of the local guys...Wait till the end of this season - you guys are sure to triple your subscriber base !
Phew! That’s so much information, thank you. We’re off to Wengen next Summer, using it as our base for a 14 day holiday so now I can decide which passes will be best. We love hiking but need rest days too ( not as young as we were 😂😂) I just can’t wait!!!
Have fun on your 2-week vacation next year! That's going to be incredible :) We're so glad this checklist helped you pick the best pass to maximize your trip - including rest days too ;) I mean, even we need rest, and that's just another excuse to enjoy the mountain views!
Great video!!!!! I could not believe what I discovered when I was researching rail passes for our trip last year. I thought it couldn't be true. Am I the only person to see this? It's less expensive overall to buy the half fare card first and then the Berner Oberland Regional Pass. Plus!!! Every other ticket you buy is half price!!! Great information!! Love your channel!!
Great video and awesome information, but it was so hard to hear the information with that awful loud music in the background. It was almost as if the music was competing with the information. Perhaps lower the music for future videos. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for the feedback! We've definitely applied this on our more recent videos. In fact, if you haven't already, be sure to watch the updated version of this one: ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html
I am 11 minutes into this video and I had to pause and hit the Like and Subscribe! Wow! Thank you so much for doing so much research on which train pass to purchase based on travel itinerary. Okay back to the video. 😃
Aww thank you so much! We are happy to help, especially because we know how confusing this can be. We hope you were able to find the best pass for your trip!!!
Thank you so much. We are just starting to plan our next trip to Switzerland after many years (Life got in the way) and this is exactly the info we need!
This is by far the best video on Swiss Travel Pass I have ever seen! Could you please suggest best travel pass for my itinerary - Land in Zurich Lucerne - Pilatus, Titlis, Rigi Interlaken-Grindewald First-Jungfraujoch-Zermatt Bern Back to India
Thanks for your compliments! Be sure to plug your itinerary into our free checklist to find out exactly which passes are best for your trip! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/
This is great stuff - I loved using the Berner oberland pass in the jungfrau region - it also gave us some money off certain museums etc. Probably also worth saying that if you are staying in a hotel then you often get a guest card - in Grindelwald, this entitled us to free bus journeys in the immediate area.
I watched this video three times which is the equivalent to watching a movie! 😆 The PDF on your website with direct links to the different types of passes was incredibly useful. Thanks, and cheers from LaLa Land, California.
We love your comparison of watching a movie with us ;) So glad to share such helpful info with you to help you plan your trip! When will you be visiting Switzerland?
I know as an older adult with arthritis, I don’t match up with what most people traveling are doing and going to, but I would love if you would incorporate into your videos, places that would be good for travel type limited adults; that would mention what mode of travel is ideal for folks like me, and types of travel and places to stay that make accommodations for folks that have a bit harder time getting around.
Thanks for the suggestion Denise! Switzerland is surprisingly accessible on trains, and handicap accessibility is often denoted with signs. We will keep this in mind in the future 🙂
You guys are awesome Thank you so much for all the information.we supposed to go to Switzerland this spring but we don’t know much about it.and worried that everything are really expensive so we just went to Italy and just came back last week.I loved your content thanks to both of you so now I need to plan to go to Switzerland.we always stayed at Air B&B when we travel I hope will find one that it will accommodate for 6 adults.again thank you so much for all the great information 👍👍👍.
We truly hope you feel more confident about planning your trip to Switzerland now! 😁Although we love Italy, Switzerland has a lot of beauty as well! And you shouldn’t have a problem finding an Airbnb for 6 adults in the Interlaken area😊
Thank you very much .. Yes I’m very confident now for sure to visit Switzerland I’m planning to go there next Spring since we just came back from Italy.is next Spring better to plan? weather is perfect?you guys are awesome I’ve telling you guys with my whole family how great you are in your RUclips 👏👏👏👍👍👍
So glad you've found our videos helpful. And we're grateful that you've recommended us to your family! Spring can be hit or miss-this year was really warm, but last year was really cold. If you want to hike above 2000 meters, you probably need to wait until late June to be safe (and some of the mountain railways and gondolas don't run until late May or June, so you'll want to check those schedules). But spring is absolutely beautiful for waterfalls, seeing more snow in the mountains, and less tourists!
Wonderful video. I want to make sure we pick the correct passes. here's our plan Arrive in Zurich head to Appenzell and Ebenlap 2 nights Appenzell to Liechtenstein to Luzern 2 nights Luzern to Lugano going on the Gotthard 1 night Lugano Pontresina taking the Bernina Express 2 nights boat ride in St Moritz Pontresina to Zermatt taking the Glacier express 3 nights taking lifts furnicular Zermatt to Lausane- 1 night Lausanne to Latuerbrunnen 4 nights head to Jungfraujoch top of Europe, skywalk etc. Latuerbrunnen to Interlaken (Hauberbinn, Harder Klein and then Bern 1 night in Bern. Bern to Zurich 2 nights in Zurich We were thinking Swiss travel pass and the Eurail pass?
Hi Ana! That's an amazing trip you have planned! You definitely don't need both the Swiss Travel Pass and the Eurail Pass, because what they provide is very similar. But your itinerary is pretty complex and probably beyond the scope of a youtube comment reply! If you'd like to email us at janaandbrett@aplinsinthealps.com we'd be happy to discuss setting up a consultation to help you choose the best pass or pass combo!
As a first time visitor in Switzerland, I was overwhelmed by all the travel passes, I went the safe route and just purchased the swiss travel pass. It was a good experience, literally you can hop on/hop off in different buses/train/tram/boat (of course, take note of the exemptions and additional passes to the main tourist spots) and we really just focused on the jungfrau region and zurich. Maybe the next time we visit, we'll try the other passes, check which can save us more money.
@@edgarascernikas2238 i purchased top of europe and grindelwald first tickets too. I think with the swiss travel pass, you can only use it up to one end but to go to the top parts, you need to buy the tickets for those. For example, we stayed in Murren. Up until Murren, the pass works, but I have to purchase another set of ticket to go to the top (which I think is Schilltorn). You might also get discounts if you first buy the swiss travel pass.
This is the best video I have seen on the Swiss travel passes but we are still unsure. We have a rather complicated itinerary. We were thinking of getting the Swiss Rail Pass but now we wonder if the Half Fare Card would be better. We are planning a 13 night trip to Switzerland from USA flying into Geneva and out of Zurich using public transportation only while there. Looking to take the Golden Pass from Montreux as far as we can heading to Wengen. We are staying in Wengen for 5 nights going to Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn several times due to going all the way up once (weather permitting) and part way up to hike down several times. We leave Wengen and head to Zermatt for 3 nights. Naturally we want to take the Gornegrat while there. Also planning to take Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur for 1 night. Finally we will take the train to Lucerne for 2 nights and then on to the Zurich airport. Buying the Swiss Rail Pass doesn't get us (retired couple) all of those places, so is it worth it to buy the Berner Oberland Regional Pass as well? Or should we purchase the Half Fare Card instead of the Swiss Rail Pass? Your advice would be really appreciated!
This is a great question, and for sure a fairly complicated itinerary! Here's what we would likely do (but it's always hard to say without knowing everywhere you plan to visit): With plans to take Glacier Express and Golden Pass, as well as the length of your trip, the 15-day Swiss Travel Pass really might work well for you. You'll still have to pay quite a bit, though, for the trip to Jungfraujoch-but it will save you a ton on those long distance trains. So there's not a perfect answer. If you like the convenience of being covered by a pass most of the time, go with the 15-day STP. It will still provide a discount on the lifts it doesn't fully cover. And if you decide to ride lots of lifts in the Jungfrau region, you could consider adding a 3-day Top of Europe pass (at a reduced price). If you're all about budget and don't mind the inconvenience of buying tickets, a half fare card + 5-day Top of Europe Pass would work well. You could also be strategic with buying Saver Day Passes in advance for the days you plan to ride longer distance scenic trains. But this will require you to be quite a bit more hands on. Wish we could give you an easy answer!
It's interesting how a lot of these passes aren't advertised, but we are so happy to share them with you! And we truly hope they help you save money on your next trip to Switzerland!
Founded you on CHannel Makers YT channel, and glad that I do, because this topic is very important for me because I want to go to travel in Switzerland by budget, and even if Switzerland is a very train friendly country, without knowing the passes and how they working it can be very expansive and sometimes is quite confusing. So thanks for the video and topic, it is very helpful for my research.
Hey there! Thanks for following along from Channel Makers!! And we're thrilled to help you plan your Swiss vacation. You're right that the train passes can be confusing, so hopefully this clarified some things. Happy travels!
Thank you! We’ll be there in a month staying for a month in Appenzell, lauterbrunnen, and zermatt. Cant wait and this video has been super helpful. After spending last September in Wengen, we realized Switzerland is the best place in the world. Can you do a video on camera equipment and how to stay connected to the internet such as global hotspots or cell phone SIM cards?
Sounds like you have a fantastic trip planned!! And you're the perfect candidate for the half fare card (and maybe another, depending on your specific itinerary). We agree...Switzerland is one of our favorite places! So many beautiful places to visit-and even better when you're able to linger a bit longer like you'll be doing. Have you been to Appenzell yet? We're thinking of doing a video about what we carry in our tech bag soon. Any specific questions related to camera equipment? So glad this video was helpful to you!
@@AplinsintheAlps we use a GoPro, DJI mini 2, and a Sony v1 to capture our memories. I recently got the Iphone 13 and am considering using that for the upcoming one as the primary camera but I'm still messing with the settings and trying to figure out the best exposure and such. I edit on Final Cut Pro. Was curious as to what you use and your settings and set up
@@AplinsintheAlps any suggestions on appenzell? Definitely doing the seealpsee and ebernalp and we are considering the saxxe lucke. Was thinking about taking a day trip down to laax area or maybe elm? Kind of on the fence with those.
We did that hike to Seealpsee and Ebenalp and it was awesome. STEEP in the beginning though! Otherwise, we haven't spent much time in Appenzell, so you'll have to give us some suggestions after your trip!!
Hi guys, still confused 🙂hope you can advise. Itineraries are: Zurich Lucerne Interlaken Bern Montreux Zermatt Rhinefall (if can squeeze) Will do Titlis, Pilatus, Schiltorn, Grindelwald, Gornergrat, Golden pass route and Glacier Express. Will consider Jungfraujoch depends on which pass I can get a huge discount Thank you in advance
Hi Cherry! We can't say for sure without knowing more details, but this sounds like one of those itineraries that the Swiss Travel Pass would work well for! The downside is it won't give you much of a discount on the Jungfraujoch. But depending on how important it is to you to go there, you can still have a great trip while skipping it. There really are so many incredible things to see here in Switzerland!
Thanks for your video! We are planning our honeymoon with my wife and we still have a couple of questions. If you can help us clarify them, we will be very grateful. We want to visit two cantons, Canton de Bern (Grindelwald) and Cantos de Valais (Aletsch Glacier and Zermatt Five Lakes Route). We see that there are many mountain stations which must be taken to do these trails. (By the way, we love trekking). We do not know yet whether to buy the Top of Europe Pass (For the attractions of the Canton of Bern), the Half Fare Travelcard, and the Swiss Pass. As you can see we are a bit confused with so many passes and train tickets. We don't know what to do and we leave in two weeks for Switzerland. I thank the entire community in advance for your help and comments! Good vibes!
Hello Aplins in the Alps. I've being looking at all kind of videos and yours Are the most helpful ones. We are a family of 5 (3 kids 9,14,16). We are traveling from Aruba to Holland then to Italy for one week and one week in Switzerland. Is going to be in December My kids will be on snow for the first time. We where planing Zürich, how ever, your recommendations will great for us to Oman on a budget and enjoy a memorable super Christmas vacations in Switzerland. Honestly, ease help. My wife and I don't know what to do. I will give you guys a free tour around Aruba for free. 🤣🤗🥳 Helllllp!
Wow, Edward, what an amazing trip and experience you have planned for your family! We're not quite sure what you're needing help with, but we do offer paid consultations. If you're interested in that, feel free to email us at janaandbrett@aplinsinthealps.com
My wife and I are planning to go there next March. Still deciding how many days to stay there. Fullt share your view that passes may not be the best option. But with a half fare card and the booking app from SBB is it possible to load two half fare cards onto one cellphone?
Watch our UPDATED 2023 Swiss Train Pass Guide AND get a free Swiss Train Pass Checklist here!
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Thank you! The video is very helpful! Will check out and DL the Guide. 😍
Are these options, if you stay longer than around 8days really cheaper than a Monats-GA for 440.- CHF? I know its a bit more difficult to get one probably but i guess its still cheaper in many instaces.
I paid CHF 260 for one month, unlimited use. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in the world and I am so lucky I am Swiss.
Cheers from New Zealand 😎
We totally agree with you!!
my mom and i were so overwhelmed with all the information for the train passes. i've watched nearly every video of yours and it has made making this itinerary so much easier. great info and explanations. thank you so much!!
I am planning a trip to Switzerland for April, 23 days touring 6 cities, 3 panoramic trains and climbing as many mountains as I have nearby. I watched over 100 videos that made me change courses several times. Your videos from different places, how to go, how much to pay, etc. are incredible, thank you. I do not know how I did not find them before. I am almost 77 years old, I hope to return to Argentina whole and alive :), thanks, thanks.
What an incredible trip you have planned! We're so happy to hear you'll have 23 whole days in Switzerland, and are very glad we can help you with your trip plans!
Goodluck and enjoy my friend
This is one of the best and most useful videos I’ve seen about traveling to Switzerland. I’m going to Basel-Lucerne for 3 days and I spent hours trying to understand the different passes 🙄 Thank you for all the effort you’ve put in that research man 🙏🏽
Wow, thank you for your incredible compliment! We are so happy to help and share our research with you! Also, enjoy your 3 days in Switzerland! :)
Will you say what pass you end up picking. It doesn’t have information for younger folks, between 6-16. I’m traveling for 3-4 days to Lucerne and wondering which pass I should get, 2 adults and 3 children (6-16)
At Last !!!!!. A clear Black and White description of the various Swiss Passes available.... My wife and I were scratching our heads about which pass to get when we get there but your video has made it so much clearer. And thanks for the HOURS and HOURS of editing in your videos. Great job. Keep up the good work. Max. Australia.
Hi Max! We are so glad to hear this brought clarity to the wild world of Swiss train passes! You're right-these videos take LOTS of work, but they're worth it knowing that they're helping people like you have a great visit to this beautiful region. Thanks for your comment!
I wish I had this video 3 months back! It is so valuable for swiss travelers! Would recommend for anyone who travels to swiss. I heard mostly about swiss travel pass but knew others passes exist. I tried to get this info from the corresponding websites but it was difficult. Then I arrived in swiss thinking I will figure it out there. The pass options were truly overwhelming and did the full research which you have in video thereby wasting half day in Swiss just for this. Since my itinerary was flexible but limited to three days in the region and Jungfrau was a must, we decided to get swiss haf fare card for one year with top of europe pass. I would recommend to buy these two if one plans multiple trips to swiss in a year and one of the trips itinerary is restricted to 3 days in interlaken area with Jungfrau. We visited all the places where the top of europe pass was applicable. Bernie's pass is amazing but the area is impossible to cover/ utilize its fully value in three days. Unfortunately its not well advertised. If not for Jungfrau and my duration I would have gone for Bernie's Oberland pass. Also for us from Germany, it was a no brainer to buy one month half fare card as we will plan few more trips to swiss and for extra 65 euros we get one year validity. Half fare one year card can be applied online too by uploading passport and we got a temporary digital half fare card and later the cards were mailed to us to Germany. For our next trips we are planning the swiss super saver day passes 3 months beforehand on top of our 1 year half fare card for travel 😀.
Hi Manoj and thank you for your encouraging feedback! You made a great choice purchasing the 1-year half fare card-even if you don't return to Switzerland in the next year, we're sure you still got your money's worth out of it. And now every time you come back is bonus!!
Hope you do return and see more of this beautiful country :)
you two are a perfect couple and did a great job in explaining...fantastic job and thanks for all the hard work you put in this video.i am 100% sure it helps all the people planning a trip to switzerland!!
You are so kind, thank you for your encouragement! We genuinely love Switzerland and want to help others travel there too, and we're glad you can see that in our videos!
Totally agree, these two are so cute and funny, Moooooo
I have been researching options and costs on a trip to Switzerland... With Google watching my search history, it brought me to your video. You made a lot of sense and answered many question I had in my head... Thanks for sharing!
We’re so glad that Google introduced us 😉 Happy to help you pick your train pass!
I love doing research but you did all the hard work ! You should start your own tour company.
Brett loves research too 🤓Did he miss anything in this video that you would add?
And what a great idea! Maybe one day we will 🤩
Hands down the most useful and comprehensive video that has answered all my questions for Switzerland and its travel! Thank you
Awesome!!! We are so glad to help! 😁When is your next trip to Switzerland?
Hi guys. Great video. If you're on a budget and arriving at Basel you can also buy the train ticket from German Railwals. Buy the ticket from Freiburg to your destination in Switzerland and it can be significantly cheaper than buying vis SBB. Also, SBB offer the saver day pass. Book 2 months in advance and you can get the day pass coving all the main SBB routes (not mountain railways) from chf29. I always get this pass on my arrival day as it covers you if your flight is delayed and you miss your connection.
Hi Barry, these are great tips! We've never flown into Basel, so we'll be excited to try the German Railways ticket in the future!
We have used the saver day passes and found those to be good options for us at certain times. Although, we've often found we get a better deal going to the airport (when we'll be flying out of Switzerland) by booking a saver ticket in advance instead of the day pass. But I love the Day pass option for arrival days (since you never know if you'll be delayed and can benefit from the flexibility!)
We appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@AplinsintheAlps also, sometimes 1st class tickets are cheaper than 2nd class when booking the saver returns so always best to have a quick peak at both fares. I laughed at your Excel spreadsheet. I do the exact same thing.
Haha! Sometimes saving money is like a game to me ;) Haven't ever even looked at the 1st class fares, so we'll have to try it!
Thank you so much for this video! My friends and I are going to Switzerland this summer and staying at Interlaken for five days. I've only used Swiss travel pass the last time I was there. This video is so helpful to understand the different travel pass available.
Glad we could help you understand the train pass options a bit better!! 😊
I don’t usually comment on videos at all but thank you so much for this in-depth guide to train passes! I was convinced I’d get the Swiss Travel Pass, but Brett, thank you for sharing your research and knowledge of your trips to Switzerland and how to save money on transportation. Xoxo
Claire, we're so grateful for your feedback, and that you decided to leave a comment! Helping people like you have a great trip experience is what motivates us to share what we're learning.
Out of curiosity, did you choose to go with a different pass? Would love to hear what you ultimately decided, but no matter what, we know you'll have a great time in Switzerland!
@@AplinsintheAlps I’m still deciding between passes. Will be doing a little bit more trip planning before my partner & I make a final decision on which pass to choose for our trip in July (that’s happening so so soon!)
If we happen to see you both in Switzerland, will definitely say hello and thank you!
Take care both :)
Keep us posted, and hopefully we’ll see you there!!
Thank you so much for the hardwork & delivering high quality content. Your swiss travel playlists are amazing.
Thanks so much! That's really encouraging!
Well done! To the first timer the information can seem overwhelming, but just taking one’s time with this video and using the download is very helpful. I’ve traveled to Switzerland 8 times over the last decade and as I tend to go all over and like to make spur of the minute decisions on destinations depending on the weather I’m a big Swiss Travel Pass fan, especially when one considers the convenience of hopping on anytime without having to purchase a ticket beforehand. BUT, the advent of the SBB mobile app in recent years does make that half fare card a game changer if you’re comfortable maneuvering that. Will definitely consider that for future trips. I will note that in July and December of 2021 there was a 25% off sale for the STP, but I hadn’t seen that since 2013, so it was likely an effort to jumpstart travel after the shutdown. (It pays to stalk some good Swiss travel websites). Thanks for a great video!
Laura, thanks for taking the time to watch our video, download our guide, and share your thoughts here! You’re absolutely right that this info is a lot to digest, especially for beginners! But we noticed that there wasn’t any info out there for beginners, ao hopefully this is a step in that direction! Also, we love you tip about 25% off the STP 😍That’s a huge savings! Have you used the SBB app? If so, what do you think about it?
@@AplinsintheAlps I've not used it to buy tickets as I've always used the STP. I've only used it to check schedules. For what I've needed it's a great tool. To be honest, until the last three trips, I've travelled on the cheap without getting a SIM card, only using the free wifi at the hotels. That changed though, when my hubby kept asking me questions while on the train about an upcoming connection. I told him if he wanted the info we were going to have to fork over the "dough" (money) to access it. 40chf well spent. Happy hubby, happy wife ;) It was time we joined the 21st century anyway!
Ha! Such a great story Laura! It really has been a stress-reliever for us to have a little bit of data to access the app too. Like you said-money well spent!
One of the best videos if you are planning a trip to Switzerland and can't decide which is the best pass for you. Thanks for creating such a detailed video on this topic. Very helpful.
Thank you Pooja! That is exactly why we made this video, and we’re so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment too😊
I wish I had a trip to Switzerland planned! Lol but still a great video :)
When you’re ready to visit Europe, we’ve got you covered! 😁
You are the most helpful Swiss travel channel.
That's a big compliment, thank you!
i dont know how to say how grateful and thankful i am for there guides! It is quite overwhelming planning a trip alone for a family. I pray you are blessed and have a good life ahead!
We are so glad we can help take the stress out of your trip planning! Thanks for taking the time to let us know we've been helpful!
Pretty detailed video guys, thanks for uploading it. I will be travelling to Interlaken last week of July and will be staying in the region for 4 days, during this stay I also plan to visit neighboring cities in the region like Lucerne, Bern and Thun apart from the famous Jungfrau region. So I believe the "Bernese Oberland Pass" should be good option for this as I believe it would include all my travels including boat trips to Thun. Quick question : I also plan to club this pass with the "half fare card" which I believe will help in not only getting discount rates for the "Bernese Oberland Pass" but also to Jungfraujoch as I believe it doesn't cover in the "Bernese Oberland Pass", plus I will be flying into Zurich and travelling to Interlaken via train, where the half fare card can be of help ! Do you guys think this is good option? Also, how should I go about buying the travel pass? should I get the half fare card 1st and then buy the "Bernese Oberland Pass"? and can this all be done via the SBB travel app? thanks again for the video 🙂
Hi Shantanu! Thanks for the great questions! In this case, we absolutely agree that the Half Fare Card + Berner Oberland Pass would be a great option. You will definitely save more money with the HF Card than you spend on it!
You first buy the HF Card, and then you buy the BO Pass so you can get the discount. Both can be purchased online in advance, or in the train station when you arrive. We included links for purchasing both in our related blog post: www.aplinsinthealps.com/the-ultimate-swiss-rail-pass-guide/
Hope this helps, and that you have a great trip to this beautiful country!
i watched this video til the end and now i know what i really have to buy,,Thanks guys... you rock!!
So glad it helped you Hazel!
I really love your videos. So much detailed information and travel inspiration. I have a question about the "off season" though. We will be travelling to Switzerland the first week of December and most train passes are only available until end of Oct/Nov. Is there a winter travel pass? Or will the Swiss half fare card be our only choice?
Great question Dave! The Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card can all be used year round. Last year, there was a winter pass similar to the Top of Europe pass (www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/corona-pass-winter/) so hopefully they'll provide that option again. Hope this helps!
The detail on these cards is simply amazing..kudos to you that you thought of doing this in such a meticulous way..
Thank you so much! We’re happy to help…and already did the research for ourselves so it made sense to share!
Hi, what a great video, but I'm still a bit confused with all the options in our situation.
we are with 5: 2 adults, 1 19year old, and 2 kids between 6 -16. We are staying in Wengen for 14 days. We like to do everything in the Jungfrau region, this includes the jungfraujoch and schilthorn. besides that we like to go 1 day to bern and maybe see some more places outside the jungfrau region but all in Berner Oberland region.
So I was thinking to buy 3 half fare cards and 3 Berner Oberland region passes + 2 for the younger kids. But is that one for the younger kids necessary, or do they travel for free with us if I get the swiss family card?
Hi Jurgen, great question! If you ask for the Swiss Family Card, the two kids under 16 will be fully covered. You won't need to buy a Half Fare Card OR a Berner Oberland Pass for them!
They'll ride free with you everywhere, with only two exceptions: the last segment of the Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn. You'll still need to pay some money for their rides there. Last time I checked, 42.80 francs for the roundtrip between Mürren and the Schilthorn, and 25 francs for the roundtrip between Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch (confirm that with the rail office though!)
Kids under 6 always ride for free. Hope this helps!
For the younger kids the Bo card is only 30 CHF, so I would think the purchase of a half fare card is not necessary for them, nor the purchase of a Swiss family card when you stay mainly in the Berner Oberland region.
The Swiss family card is free if you hold a half fare card or Swiss travel card, so it’s a no-brainer for parents who will be purchasing one of those passes. We also discovered that anyone who plans to buy a regional pass and will be flying to/from Switzerland will actually save money if they buy it in addition to their regional pass!!
But to clarify, kids under 16 do not need a half fare card (in fact that product is not sold to children). And with the Swiss family card their journeys will be free so they don’t need the kids Berner pass either!
@@AplinsintheAlps It's a jungle, all those passes!
Well done. Thank you for taking the time to break this down into relatable terms. It seems the majority of visitors, like myself will spend 4-7 days in Switzerland and you have touched on the topics that mean the most to me; Trains, areas of interest and cost. Nice Job and Thank you.
So glad we were able to speak to what you really needed most! Thanks for letting us know:)
your channel deserves at least one million subscribers !
Wow, that's such a big compliment! Thanks a million! :)
Traveling Switzerland for the first time ever in September. We want to be all over the Oberland Alps.
Hi Maria, do it! There are so many beautiful places to explore, with many that most travelers never even see!! The Berner Oberland Pass really is a great deal that will allow you to adventure all over this beautiful place. Enjoy!
I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️
Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕
Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱
Hello in Albania! We are so glad you enjoyed our video. Thanks for watching! 😊
Your page is so underrated!! u deserve a million likes!!!! thankkk uuuu this is so detailed and easy to understand!
Aww you are so kind, thank you for your compliments! We are so happy to help and so grateful for your support :)
so accurate. I loved it !! its perfectly aligned with the research I did before taking everyone's blatant but shallow suggestion of the swiss travel pass. even for a 5 day swiss trip Half Fare + top of europe can save you a TONN
We love meeting a fellow researcher! So glad to hear that you found our information accurate!
So absolutely precious!!🤎🤎🤎🤎
Thanks Teresa, glad we can help!
Be sure to check out the updated version if you haven't already: ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html
Awesome content as usual! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to watch the updated version of this video if you haven't already: ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html
Dude, you and your wife are Genius!!!! thanks!
Thank you so much! This has been the most useful video I have come across. iam travelling to Switzerland with my partner in April this year and I have been overwhelmed with the numbe rof various options. Your video breaks it down so well. We are staying 2 nights in Lucerne and 3 in Grindelwald and then going to Lugarno/Como region and definitely want a trip to Jungfraujoch. I also have a Eurail Pass. I am still trying to figure out the best combination of passes and you're video has helped so much! I just need to now decide whether to get the Top of Europe or the Bernese Oberland Pass with the Half Fare pass.
So glad this helped! Sounds like you have a great trip planned!
planning my trip next summer for a month! going solo at 24 y/o and first time out of the USA. i cant wait to explore!
Jason, that's so exciting! International travel has been such a transformational experience for us, and we hope it will be for you as well. Thanks for watching our videos as you plan!
This is the most objective video of the passes that i have ever seen.... Even better than those from some of the local guys...Wait till the end of this season - you guys are sure to triple your subscriber base !
Thanks Sandeep, we are so glad to help you find the best Swiss train pass for your trip! And you’re so nice to encourage us too! 😊
Phew! That’s so much information, thank you. We’re off to Wengen next Summer, using it as our base for a 14 day holiday so now I can decide which passes will be best. We love hiking but need rest days too ( not as young as we were 😂😂) I just can’t wait!!!
Have fun on your 2-week vacation next year! That's going to be incredible :) We're so glad this checklist helped you pick the best pass to maximize your trip - including rest days too ;) I mean, even we need rest, and that's just another excuse to enjoy the mountain views!
Great video!!!!! I could not believe what I discovered when I was researching rail passes for our trip last year. I thought it couldn't be true. Am I the only person to see this? It's less expensive overall to buy the half fare card first and then the Berner Oberland Regional Pass. Plus!!! Every other ticket you buy is half price!!! Great information!! Love your channel!!
Incredible information. Thank u guys. I will be visiting Switzerland in the end of may 2023.
You're welcome Jalpesh, so glad we could help! Say hello if you see us when you come in May!
@@AplinsintheAlps will surely do that.
thansk a lot man..one of the best videos, really appreciate the effort !!
You’re so welcome! We’re happy to help 🙂
My goodness....this might be the most important video I have seen before planning my trip to Jungfrau region. Thanks a bunch. Keep up this great work.
That’s so encouraging, thank you Hasan! We love helping people visit Switzerland 😊Happy travels!
Thank you. Have a nice day!
You’re so welcome. Enjoy your trip to Switzerland!!
Great video and awesome information, but it was so hard to hear the information with that awful loud music in the background. It was almost as if the music was competing with the information. Perhaps lower the music for future videos. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for the feedback! We've definitely applied this on our more recent videos. In fact, if you haven't already, be sure to watch the updated version of this one: ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html
Excellent. We are travelling next month
Happy travels to Switzerland! 😊
Very helpful video!!!
Thank you!
I am 11 minutes into this video and I had to pause and hit the Like and Subscribe! Wow! Thank you so much for doing so much research on which train pass to purchase based on travel itinerary.
Okay back to the video. 😃
Aww thank you so much! We are happy to help, especially because we know how confusing this can be. We hope you were able to find the best pass for your trip!!!
Thanks!
You are so welcome! We hope this helps you pick the best train pass for your trip! 😊
Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Thanks!
We're so grateful for your support!
Thanks so much for doing this video!!! Will be in Interlaken for around 3 days and understanding the different the different passes is very helpful.
You’re welcome! Enjoy your few days in Interlaken!
Very very good!! Thank you!!
Awesome, you’re so welcome! 😊
Thank You!!! Great job.
You’re welcome! So glad you found it helpful!
omg you guys, this is so much valuable information! I'll have to save this video for reference. Thank you!!
Fantastic! We hope that all of our videos can help you plan your future trip to Switzerland! 😊
Thank you so much. We are just starting to plan our next trip to Switzerland after many years (Life got in the way) and this is exactly the info we need!
Fantastic, we are so happy to help you finally plan you trip to Switzerland! We hope it's everything you've dreamed of - and more! :D
Just gone through your check list, very useful thank you.
(We still prefer the Swiss Travel Pass tbh as it's much more convenient for us)
Glad to help! And also happy to hear you were able to review the info, but still make the best choice for yourself. Good work!
Great information for the one's travelling in Switzerland. Loved how it answered many questions.
So happy to help answer your questions! 🙂
I intend to start in Zurich and end in Geneva over 5 days
Thanks Jim Courier. 👍
A few people have said the same thing 🤣
This is by far the best video on Swiss Travel Pass I have ever seen!
Could you please suggest best travel pass for my itinerary -
Land in Zurich
Lucerne - Pilatus, Titlis, Rigi
Interlaken-Grindewald First-Jungfraujoch-Zermatt
Bern
Back to India
Thanks for your compliments! Be sure to plug your itinerary into our free checklist to find out exactly which passes are best for your trip! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/
This is great stuff - I loved using the Berner oberland pass in the jungfrau region - it also gave us some money off certain museums etc.
Probably also worth saying that if you are staying in a hotel then you often get a guest card - in Grindelwald, this entitled us to free bus journeys in the immediate area.
Make sure to watch our updated version of this video! ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html
@@AplinsintheAlps - I certainly will!
This is amazing! So helpful!
You’re welcome! We are so happy to help you plan your trip to Switzerland! 😊
I watched this video three times which is the equivalent to watching a movie! 😆 The PDF on your website with direct links to the different types of passes was incredibly useful. Thanks, and cheers from LaLa Land, California.
We love your comparison of watching a movie with us ;) So glad to share such helpful info with you to help you plan your trip! When will you be visiting Switzerland?
Good info. You guys are awesome. Thanks!
Thanks for the encouragement! We really appreciate it:)
Wonderful
Thank you :) Glad you found it helpful!
This video was AMAZING! THANK YOU VERY MUCH:)
Thank you! We’re so glad you found it helpful!
I know as an older adult with arthritis, I don’t match up with what most people traveling are doing and going to, but I would love if you would incorporate into your videos, places that would be good for travel type limited adults; that would mention what mode of travel is ideal for folks like me, and types of travel and places to stay that make accommodations for folks that have a bit harder time getting around.
Thanks for the suggestion Denise! Switzerland is surprisingly accessible on trains, and handicap accessibility is often denoted with signs. We will keep this in mind in the future 🙂
Thank you for the guide! The checklist/flow chart helped us verify the optimal pass for our trip
into 1 distilled question: Do we Jungfraujoch or NOT? lol
Omg! Thank you for all the info 😊 You guys are the best!!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment!
Very nice and detailed info. Hats off
Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful!
You guys are awesome Thank you so much for all the information.we supposed to go to Switzerland this spring but we don’t know much about it.and worried that everything are really expensive so we just went to Italy and just came back last week.I loved your content thanks to both of you so now I need to plan to go to Switzerland.we always stayed at Air B&B when we travel I hope will find one that it will accommodate for 6 adults.again thank you so much for all the great information 👍👍👍.
We truly hope you feel more confident about planning your trip to Switzerland now! 😁Although we love Italy, Switzerland has a lot of beauty as well! And you shouldn’t have a problem finding an Airbnb for 6 adults in the Interlaken area😊
Thank you very much .. Yes I’m very confident now for sure to visit Switzerland I’m planning to go there next Spring since we just came back from Italy.is next Spring better to plan? weather is perfect?you guys are awesome I’ve telling you guys with my whole family how great you are in your RUclips 👏👏👏👍👍👍
So glad you've found our videos helpful. And we're grateful that you've recommended us to your family!
Spring can be hit or miss-this year was really warm, but last year was really cold. If you want to hike above 2000 meters, you probably need to wait until late June to be safe (and some of the mountain railways and gondolas don't run until late May or June, so you'll want to check those schedules). But spring is absolutely beautiful for waterfalls, seeing more snow in the mountains, and less tourists!
Many thanks Youtwo! Terrific presentation. Consice and informative, you've been so helpful. 👌 👌
PS I really enjoy the outakes. 😄
Thanks for your encouragement! We're so happy to help (and entertain you with the bloopers, haha!)
We have our own car to travel to Interlaken and only have three full days. I guess the Jungfrau Travel Pass alone is the best!
Wonderful video. I want to make sure we pick the correct passes. here's our plan
Arrive in Zurich head to Appenzell and Ebenlap 2 nights
Appenzell to Liechtenstein to Luzern 2 nights
Luzern to Lugano going on the Gotthard 1 night
Lugano Pontresina taking the Bernina Express 2 nights
boat ride in St Moritz
Pontresina to Zermatt taking the Glacier express 3 nights taking lifts furnicular
Zermatt to Lausane- 1 night
Lausanne to Latuerbrunnen 4 nights head to Jungfraujoch top of Europe, skywalk etc.
Latuerbrunnen to Interlaken (Hauberbinn, Harder Klein and then Bern 1 night in Bern.
Bern to Zurich 2 nights in Zurich
We were thinking Swiss travel pass and the Eurail pass?
Hi Ana! That's an amazing trip you have planned! You definitely don't need both the Swiss Travel Pass and the Eurail Pass, because what they provide is very similar.
But your itinerary is pretty complex and probably beyond the scope of a youtube comment reply! If you'd like to email us at janaandbrett@aplinsinthealps.com we'd be happy to discuss setting up a consultation to help you choose the best pass or pass combo!
Awesome video. Love it
As a first time visitor in Switzerland, I was overwhelmed by all the travel passes, I went the safe route and just purchased the swiss travel pass. It was a good experience, literally you can hop on/hop off in different buses/train/tram/boat (of course, take note of the exemptions and additional passes to the main tourist spots) and we really just focused on the jungfrau region and zurich. Maybe the next time we visit, we'll try the other passes, check which can save us more money.
So what about Jungfrau region? Does swiss travel pass applies there? Or you should buy something else if you visit those panoramic platforms above?
@@edgarascernikas2238 i purchased top of europe and grindelwald first tickets too. I think with the swiss travel pass, you can only use it up to one end but to go to the top parts, you need to buy the tickets for those. For example, we stayed in Murren. Up until Murren, the pass works, but I have to purchase another set of ticket to go to the top (which I think is Schilltorn). You might also get discounts if you first buy the swiss travel pass.
@@mm-cm6kc thank you for a thorough answer!
Thank you so much for this very helpful video..... visiting Switzerland in September..
You are so welcome! We hope this helps you plan your trip in September! Where will you be visiting?
@@AplinsintheAlps we are visiting Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Lucern, Zurich . Thanks so much for all your helpful videos.x
This is the best video I have seen on the Swiss travel passes but we are still unsure. We have a rather complicated itinerary. We were thinking of getting the Swiss Rail Pass but now we wonder if the Half Fare Card would be better. We are planning a 13 night trip to Switzerland from USA flying into Geneva and out of Zurich using public transportation only while there. Looking to take the Golden Pass from Montreux as far as we can heading to Wengen. We are staying in Wengen for 5 nights going to Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn several times due to going all the way up once (weather permitting) and part way up to hike down several times. We leave Wengen and head to Zermatt for 3 nights. Naturally we want to take the Gornegrat while there. Also planning to take Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur for 1 night. Finally we will take the train to Lucerne for 2 nights and then on to the Zurich airport. Buying the Swiss Rail Pass doesn't get us (retired couple) all of those places, so is it worth it to buy the Berner Oberland Regional Pass as well? Or should we purchase the Half Fare Card instead of the Swiss Rail Pass? Your advice would be really appreciated!
This is a great question, and for sure a fairly complicated itinerary!
Here's what we would likely do (but it's always hard to say without knowing everywhere you plan to visit):
With plans to take Glacier Express and Golden Pass, as well as the length of your trip, the 15-day Swiss Travel Pass really might work well for you. You'll still have to pay quite a bit, though, for the trip to Jungfraujoch-but it will save you a ton on those long distance trains.
So there's not a perfect answer. If you like the convenience of being covered by a pass most of the time, go with the 15-day STP. It will still provide a discount on the lifts it doesn't fully cover. And if you decide to ride lots of lifts in the Jungfrau region, you could consider adding a 3-day Top of Europe pass (at a reduced price).
If you're all about budget and don't mind the inconvenience of buying tickets, a half fare card + 5-day Top of Europe Pass would work well. You could also be strategic with buying Saver Day Passes in advance for the days you plan to ride longer distance scenic trains. But this will require you to be quite a bit more hands on.
Wish we could give you an easy answer!
Hi guys ..we just visited Switzerland and this video saved us a lot 💰.
Thanks for making such incredible videos ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, we are so glad to know that our advice saved you money in Switzerland! Thanks for watching and commenting - that's encouraging to us! :D
Brilliant video, such useful information 🤗
Thanks for the encouraging comment! We really want to be as helpful as possible and we're so glad you found the information useful!
Very helpful! I didn't know about the different passes, this information is going to save me some money. Thanks!
It's interesting how a lot of these passes aren't advertised, but we are so happy to share them with you! And we truly hope they help you save money on your next trip to Switzerland!
The most informative video in my entire life😀❤
Thanks a lot guys!!!!
Wow that's a huge compliment! We're thrilled to be so helpful! :)
Thank you so much for the great video 👍 it is so informative and helpful!
We're so glad it was helpful! Hope it helps you save money on your next trip to Switzerland :)
Awesome info, thank you so much 😊
You’re welcome! We’re happy to help!
Great info. Thank you for all the legwork here!
You're so welcome! We're glad to help 😊
Founded you on CHannel Makers YT channel, and glad that I do, because this topic is very important for me because I want to go to travel in Switzerland by budget, and even if Switzerland is a very train friendly country, without knowing the passes and how they working it can be very expansive and sometimes is quite confusing.
So thanks for the video and topic, it is very helpful for my research.
Hey there! Thanks for following along from Channel Makers!! And we're thrilled to help you plan your Swiss vacation. You're right that the train passes can be confusing, so hopefully this clarified some things. Happy travels!
Thank you! We’ll be there in a month staying for a month in Appenzell, lauterbrunnen, and zermatt. Cant wait and this video has been super helpful. After spending last September in Wengen, we realized Switzerland is the best place in the world. Can you do a video on camera equipment and how to stay connected to the internet such as global hotspots or cell phone SIM cards?
Sounds like you have a fantastic trip planned!! And you're the perfect candidate for the half fare card (and maybe another, depending on your specific itinerary).
We agree...Switzerland is one of our favorite places! So many beautiful places to visit-and even better when you're able to linger a bit longer like you'll be doing. Have you been to Appenzell yet?
We're thinking of doing a video about what we carry in our tech bag soon. Any specific questions related to camera equipment?
So glad this video was helpful to you!
@@AplinsintheAlps we use a GoPro, DJI mini 2, and a Sony v1 to capture our memories. I recently got the Iphone 13 and am considering using that for the upcoming one as the primary camera but I'm still messing with the settings and trying to figure out the best exposure and such. I edit on Final Cut Pro. Was curious as to what you use and your settings and set up
@@AplinsintheAlps any suggestions on appenzell? Definitely doing the seealpsee and ebernalp and we are considering the saxxe lucke. Was thinking about taking a day trip down to laax area or maybe elm? Kind of on the fence with those.
I'm planning to stay 2 days in Wengen in Sept. Do you have any recommendations on airbnb, hiking, things to do in the area, restaurants? Thanks!
We did that hike to Seealpsee and Ebenalp and it was awesome. STEEP in the beginning though! Otherwise, we haven't spent much time in Appenzell, so you'll have to give us some suggestions after your trip!!
Thanks so much for the information. ❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch:)
Excellent info. Thanks.
You're welcome! So glad you found it helpful :)
Hi guys, still confused 🙂hope you can advise. Itineraries are:
Zurich
Lucerne
Interlaken
Bern
Montreux
Zermatt
Rhinefall (if can squeeze)
Will do Titlis, Pilatus, Schiltorn, Grindelwald, Gornergrat, Golden pass route and Glacier Express.
Will consider Jungfraujoch depends on which pass I can get a huge discount
Thank you in advance
will be there from October 2-15
Hi Cherry! We can't say for sure without knowing more details, but this sounds like one of those itineraries that the Swiss Travel Pass would work well for! The downside is it won't give you much of a discount on the Jungfraujoch. But depending on how important it is to you to go there, you can still have a great trip while skipping it. There really are so many incredible things to see here in Switzerland!
Thanks for your video! We are planning our honeymoon with my wife and we still have a couple of questions. If you can help us clarify them, we will be very grateful. We want to visit two cantons, Canton de Bern (Grindelwald) and Cantos de Valais (Aletsch Glacier and Zermatt Five Lakes Route). We see that there are many mountain stations which must be taken to do these trails. (By the way, we love trekking). We do not know yet whether to buy the Top of Europe Pass (For the attractions of the Canton of Bern), the Half Fare Travelcard, and the Swiss Pass. As you can see we are a bit confused with so many passes and train tickets. We don't know what to do and we leave in two weeks for Switzerland. I thank the entire community in advance for your help and comments! Good vibes!
This is the best! Thanks🤗
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment!
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for leaving a comment! I hope it was helpful!
Excellent info, great place to start, thank you!!!
We're happy to help!
We plan to stay in the mountain area for 3 days
Have fun!
Great video came on time! good job...
So glad you found it helpful!! 😊
Hello Aplins in the Alps. I've being looking at all kind of videos and yours Are the most helpful ones.
We are a family of 5 (3 kids 9,14,16). We are traveling from Aruba to Holland then to Italy for one week and one week in Switzerland. Is going to be in December My kids will be on snow for the first time.
We where planing Zürich, how ever, your recommendations will great for us to Oman on a budget and enjoy a memorable super Christmas vacations in Switzerland. Honestly, ease help. My wife and I don't know what to do.
I will give you guys a free tour around Aruba for free. 🤣🤗🥳 Helllllp!
Wow, Edward, what an amazing trip and experience you have planned for your family! We're not quite sure what you're needing help with, but we do offer paid consultations. If you're interested in that, feel free to email us at janaandbrett@aplinsinthealps.com
Great services, thank you!
You’re so welcome! We are glad to help! And we hope your train pass helps save money and have a better trip to Switzerland!
My wife and I are planning to go there next March. Still deciding how many days to stay there. Fullt share your view that passes may not be the best option. But with a half fare card and the booking app from SBB is it possible to load two half fare cards onto one cellphone?
Great video, it has been really helpful in planning my trip to the Interlaken area.
Wonderful! We’re glad to help!
🙏thank you for useful advices
We are so happy to help! 😊