Swiss Travel Pass prices and where to buy
Facts checked in November 2026 against operator sources.
An adult Swiss Travel Pass costs CHF 254, 309, 399, 439 or 499 in 2nd class for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days, and CHF 405 to 787 in 1st class. The Flex version costs CHF 20 to 40 more. Under 25s pay 30% less and children aged 6 to 15 travel free with a parent. The price is fixed in francs and is the same from every authorised seller.
Consecutive pass, adult prices 2026
These are the prices for travellers aged 25 and over. Sterling figures are approximate, converted at about £0.91 to the franc.
| Days | 2nd class | Approx. GBP | 1st class | Approx. GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHF 254 | £230 | CHF 405 | £367 |
| 4 | CHF 309 | £280 | CHF 492 | £446 |
| 6 | CHF 399 | £361 | CHF 634 | £574 |
| 8 | CHF 439 | £398 | CHF 697 | £631 |
| 15 | CHF 499 | £452 | CHF 787 | £713 |
Valid for start dates from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Source Swiss Travel System, checked November 2026.
Swiss Travel Pass Flex, adult prices 2026
Flex days can be used on any dates within one month. You pay a little more for that freedom.
| Days within 1 month | 2nd class | Approx. GBP | 1st class | Extra over consecutive, 2nd class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHF 289 | £262 | CHF 461 | CHF 35 |
| 4 | CHF 349 | £316 | CHF 555 | CHF 40 |
| 6 | CHF 424 | £384 | CHF 674 | CHF 25 |
| 8 | CHF 459 | £416 | CHF 729 | CHF 20 |
| 15 | CHF 519 | £470 | CHF 819 | CHF 20 |
Source Swiss Travel System, checked November 2026.
Youth prices, age 16 to 24
The 30% youth discount applies to both versions.
| Days | Consecutive 2nd | Consecutive 1st | Flex 2nd | Flex 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHF 179 | CHF 285 | CHF 204 | CHF 325 |
| 4 | CHF 218 | CHF 346 | CHF 246 | CHF 390 |
| 6 | CHF 282 | CHF 447 | CHF 300 | CHF 475 |
| 8 | CHF 311 | CHF 492 | CHF 325 | CHF 514 |
| 15 | CHF 356 | CHF 557 | CHF 370 | CHF 580 |
Source Swiss Travel System, checked November 2026.
Reading the price list
The long passes are the bargain. Three days cost CHF 85 a day. Fifteen days cost CHF 33 a day. Moving from 8 to 15 days adds only CHF 60, so on a ten day trip the 15 day pass is nearly always the better buy than an 8 day pass plus loose tickets.
The 4 day pass is the weak spot. The fourth day costs CHF 55 more than the 3 day pass, while going from 6 to 8 days adds two days for CHF 40.
1st class costs about 59% more at every length. A 1st class pass is valid in both classes. A 2nd class pass can be upgraded for single journeys by paying the class difference at a ticket machine, which is the cheaper way to treat yourself on one scenic leg.
Prices rose on 1 January 2026 by about 5% on average. Many websites still show the previous list, with CHF 244 for 3 days and CHF 419 for 8 days. Those figures are out of date.
Children and families
- Under 6, free, no ticket and no card needed.
- Age 6 to 15 with a parent, free with the Swiss Family Card. The card itself is free. You must add the children when you buy your own pass, and each child gets a card.
- Age 6 to 15 without a parent, for example with grandparents, 50% of the adult pass price.
- Age 16 to 24, the youth price.
The Family Card works with the Swiss Half Fare Card too, so it is not a reason on its own to choose the pass.
Where to buy
Online before you travel
The pass is sold by Swiss Federal Railways, by the Swiss Travel System's own shop and by authorised resellers. Because the Swiss Travel System sets a minimum selling price, you will not find a genuine pass for less than the list price in francs. What differs is the currency you pay in, the exchange rate applied, the booking fee if any, and the cancellation terms. GetYourGuide sells the consecutive pass as an e-ticket and shows the price in pounds. Compare the sterling total with the franc price in the tables above before you pay.
At a station in Switzerland
Staffed ticket offices at airports and larger stations sell the pass on the spot at the same franc price. You need your passport. In July and August the queues at Zurich Airport and Geneva Airport can be long, which is the main argument for arriving with the pass already on your phone.
Paying in pounds or francs
If a website offers to charge your UK card in pounds at its own rate, check that rate. A card with no foreign transaction fee, charged in francs, is usually the cheapest way to pay.
Refunds and changes
A pass can be refunded only before its first day of validity, and the conditions are those of the seller. The railway refunds in full if you bought its paid cancellation option, and otherwise keeps a handling fee. Resellers have their own rules, and some allow free cancellation until shortly before the start date. Once the first day has begun, unused days are lost. Illness, strikes and bad weather on the mountains do not extend a pass.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pass cheaper in Switzerland than online?
No. The franc price is the same at a Swiss ticket office and online, because sellers must respect the minimum price set by the Swiss Travel System.
Why do I see different prices in pounds on different sites?
Each seller converts the franc price at its own exchange rate and some add a fee. The underlying price in francs does not change.
Is there a discount for seniors or railcard holders?
No. The only reductions are the youth price for under 25s and the child rules. UK railcards have no effect.
Can I buy a pass for 2027 now?
Passes go on sale 11 months ahead. When we checked in November 2026 no official 2027 price list had been published, so confirm the price shown for your start date.
Do two people travelling together get a discount?
No. There is no couple or group version of the pass for individual travellers. Each adult needs a pass.
What does the Swiss Half Fare Card cost?
CHF 150 for one month, about £136. It gives up to 50% off nearly all trains, buses, boats and mountain railways.