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Book Swiss Rail Passes in US Dollars This page contains a wealth of information about the Swiss Pass, Swiss Flexi-Pass, Swiss Rail Passes and other Swiss Trains for residents of United States. All prices are in U.S. Dollars Click here for Swiss Pass booking information. The Swiss Pass
The Swiss Pass is for people who want to explore part or
all of Switzerland during their holidays. It allows you unlimited on the
Swiss Travel system including travel by train, bus and boat throughout
Switzerland In addition, you are entitled to receive a discount on many
gondolas, funiculars and private mountain trains. This is very convenient
option in the event your travels are not completely scheduled in advance.
For example, this would allow you the freedom or changing your plans to
easily go 'wherever the weather is good'. The Swiss Pass is valid for
nearly all trains, including special trains such as the Glacier Express,
Bernina Express, Heidi Express and Mont Blanc Express. The same applies to
bus services: the Swiss Pass is valid for about all buses, but on some
special routes, a surcharge (Alpine Ticket) or a seat reservation may be
required. With the Swiss Pass you are truly a V.I.P. You get on board
train, boar or bus immediately. No waiting in line...No going to the
ticket counter. * The Swiss Pass can be purchased for periods of 4, 8, 15, 22 days or one full month * Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat including public transportation in 37 cities also valid on several lines in surrounding countries: Basel - EuroAirport (France), Martigny - Chamonix Mont Blanc (France), Brig - Domodossola (Italy) - Locarno via the Centovalli railway, Lugano - Chiavenna (Italy) - St. Moritz, Lugano - Tirano (Italy), Zernez - Malles (Italy), Buchs/Sargans - Liechtenstein - Feldkirch (Austria) * A discount of 50% on most gondolas, funiculars and mountain trains across Switzerland... - Furka cogwheel steam train: 20% discount; - Wengen/Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch: 25% discount * Free admission to over 400 museums. * Discounts on guided city tours in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Schaffhausen and Z�rich * Discounts at several hotel chains, including Best Western, Swiss Backpackers and Minotel; * The STS Family Card, children, stepchildren and foster children from 6 up to and including 15 years old travel for free if accompanied by at least one of their parents. The STS Family Card can be supplied with your order for free; * A 50% discount applies on Swiss Passes for children from 6 up to and including 15 years old who are not accompanied by either of their parents; * Children up to and including 5 years old (family and non-family) travel for free if accompanied by an adult, unless you want to reserve seats for them in special trains, such as the Glacier Express. This applies to a maximum of 4 children per adult. * Seat reservations and surcharges, where applicable, are not included in the Swiss Pass. The Swiss Saver Pass The Swiss Saver Pass is the same as the Swiss Pass, except that you receive a 15% discount for each person when two or more people are traveling together. The Swiss Saver Pass is a single ticket, so you need to travel together all the time. However, It is allowable, for only part of your group to travel on the pass while the rest does not travel Book Your Swiss Saver Pass Here The Swiss Youth Pass The Very Economical Swiss Youth Pass is for people 25 years-of-age and under. The Swiss Youth Pass offers the same benefits and advantages as the Swiss Saver Pass, but you do not have to have two or more people traveling together. The Swiss Youth Pass is even less expensive then the Swiss Saver Pass. The Swiss Flexi-PassThe Swiss flexi-Pass offers the exact same unlimited travel as the Swiss Pass except that you purchase 3, 4, 5 or 6 days within a period of up to one month. These days do not need to be consecutive. They can be used as you need them. The validity of the Swiss Flexi Pass starts at the first day of free traveling and ends after the last day of free traveling. The two passes are identical, except with the Swiss Flexi-Pass you only pay for the days you use the pass and you are free to use the pass when you need it. * Seat reservations and surcharges, where applicable, are not included in the Swiss Pass. The Swiss Saver Flexi-Pass The Swiss Saver Flexi-Pass is the same as the Swiss Pass, except that you receive a 15% discount for each person when two or more people are traveling together. The Swiss Saver Pass is a single ticket, so you need to travel together all the time. However, It is allowable, for only part of your group to travel on the pass while the rest does not travel Book a Swiss Saver Flexi-Pass Here Swiss Transfer TicketThe Swiss Transfer Ticket is best choice for people who stay in a single resort during their holidays and do not travel from there. This item is very popular with companies that are holding meetings at one particular resort. The Swiss Transfer Ticket includes a round trip from the airport or the Swiss border point of entry to your resort in Switzerland. The ticket is a great convenience for people on most winter sport holidays: just combine a Swiss Transfer Ticket with a local ski pass to cover all your transportation needs. The Swiss Transfer Ticket is valid for nearly all trains, including special trains such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Heidi Express and Mont Blanc Express. Your Swiss Transfer Ticket is valid for about all buses. On some special routes however, a surcharge (Alpine Ticket) or a seat reservation is required. * The Swiss
Transfer Ticket is valid for a round trip from the airport or the Swiss
border to any resort in Switzerland. * The ticket is also valid on several lines in surrounding countries: Basel - EuroAirport (France), Martigny - Chamonix Mont Blanc (France), Brig - Domodossola (Italy) - Locarno via the Centovalli railway, Lugano - Chiavenna (Italy) - St. Moritz, Lugano - Tirano (Italy), Zernez - Malles (Italy), Buchs/Sargans - Liechtenstein - Feldkirch (Austria) * The Swiss Transfer Ticket is valid for a maximum of one month. The validity ends after your return trip * each trip needs to be completed in one day and you have to use the most direct route. The quickest, most obvious route can be found using the time-table * You have the freedom to begin your return trip from a location that is different from than the one you started from * Also for your convenience, your return trip may end at another border station or airport different from the one you started from * You can travel by train, bus and boat * There are various discounts for guided city tours in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Schaffhausen and Z�rich; * There are also discounts at several hotel chains, like: Best Western, Swiss Backpackers and Minotel; * With the FREE STS "Family Card", children, stepchildren and foster children from 6 up to and up to and including 15 years or age travel for free if accompanied by at least one of their parents. * A 50% discount applies on Swiss Transfer Tickets for children from 6 up to and including 15 years old who are not accompanied by either of their parents; * children up to and including 5 years old (family and non-family) travel for free when accompanied by an adult, unless you want to reserve seats for them in special trains, such as the Glacier Express. As many as 4 children can travel with each adult adult. * The following items are not included in the Swiss Transfer Ticket: Seat reservations and surcharges; most gondolas, funiculars and mountain trains, Ski lifts.Get a Swiss Transfer Ticket Here The Swiss Card The Swiss Card includes a free round trip from the airport or the Swiss border to your resort in Switzerland. You are entitled to receive a 50% discount when traveling by train, bus and boat throughout Switzerland during your stay. You need to buy regular tickets for each trip, but you will only pay half the price when you show your Swiss Card. Furthermore, you will receive a discount of 50% on many gondolas, funiculars and mountain trains. These features make this pass very suitable for people who want to explore one or more relatively small regions during their holidays. The Swiss Card is ideal for most winter sport holidays, as it covers the transportation to and from your resort and offers discounts on further trips. Depending on your activities, you may additionally purchase a local ski pass. The Swiss Card is valid for nearly all trains, including special trains such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Heidi Express and Mont Blanc Express. The same applies to bus service. The Swiss Card is valid for about all buses, but on some special routes, a surcharge (Alpine Ticket) or a seat reservation is required. Here is what the Swiss Card has to offer.* A round trip
from the airport or the Swiss border to any resort in Switzerland. * The Swiss Card is valid for a maximum of one month. The validity ends after your return trip * Each trip needs to be completed in one day and you have to use the most direct route. * Your return trip may start from another location than the one you started from * Your return trip may end at another border station or airport than the one you started from * A 50% discount applies on traveling by train, bus and boat during your stay *A 50% discount applies on many gondolas, funiculars and mountain trains during your stay. * Furka cogwheel steam train: 20% discount; * At any time, an additional day card, "Tageskarte zum Halbtax" can be purchased. * Discounts on guided city tours in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Schaffhausen and Z�rich; * Discounts at several hotel chains, including Best Western, Swiss Backpackers and Minotel; * The STS Family Card, children, stepchildren and foster children from 6 up to and including 15 years old travel for free if accompanied by at least one of their parents. The STS Family Card can be supplied with your order for Free; * There is a 50% discount applies on tickets for children from 6 up to and including 15 years old who are not accompanied by either of their parents. You do not have to purchase a Swiss Card for them. You may buy a Swiss Transfer Ticket with a 50% discount for them to cover the trip from and to the airport or the Swiss border; * A maximum of four children five years of age and under, (family and non-family) travel for free if accompanied by an adult, unless you want to reserve seats for them in special trains, such as the Glacier Express. This applies to a maximum of 4 children per adult. Jungfraujoch Top Of EuropeThe Jungfraubahn is one of the most, if not the most spectacular rail trips in the world.This place so remarkable, it�s always peak season.You can choose to leave from Interlaken, Grindelwald or Wengen, in Switzerland, and start by taking a unique, moderncogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg, 6762 feet up. From there, the Jungfrau railway climbs to the Eiger Glacier station, well known for its mountain restaurant and polar dog kennels. Then continues through the Eiger tunnel (The train runs through the interior of the moountain), only stopping to enjoy spectacular vistas on the way to the highest railway station in Europe. The Jungfraujoch, over 11,000 feet up, and called the Top of Europe. Switzerland�s most breathtaking scenery awaits. View a 13.6 mile ice stream, an Ice Palace, and views that will melt your heart. This is without doubt, a once in a lifetime railway experience in Switzerland? Here�s what�s included
Round trip travel to
the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from Interlaken, Grindelwald or Wengen.
Scenic trip to Eiger Glacier Station and through the Eiger tunnel to the Eigerwand and Eismeer stations.
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