Swiss Family Card

For a limited time, when you book a Swiss Travel Pass in First Class, you’ll receive up to 2 bonus days of travel free of charge.

An extra day isn’t just a number on a ticket. It’s another sunrise in the Alps, another city to wander, another chance to stretch the journey.

• 4 days become 5

• 8 days become 10

• Price stays the same

Valid for trips starting 1 October 2025 – 31 March 2026. Promo ends 30 November 2025.

🚆 Why the Swiss Travel Pass?

One pass, endless doors opening.

• Unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats all over the country

• Free entry to 500+ museums

• Local transport in 90+ towns and cities

• Discounts on mountain railways (Rigi free, Jungfraujoch reduced)

• Free Swiss Family Card for children under 16

✨ The art of traveling First Class

Enjoy all the benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass, plus the comfort and exclusivity of 1st Class:

• Fewer seats per carriage = more privacy and calm

• Wider seats, extra legroom, generous luggage space

• Attentive staff and optional at-seat catering

• Convenient power outlets & Wi-Fi in many coaches

• Dedicated quiet-zone cars for tranquillity

🧳 Flexible & worry-free

• Buy now, travel up to 6 months later

• Refund free of charge until one day before validity

🎟 How to get your bonus days

• Buy a 4-day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st Class → Travel for 5 days

• Buy an 8-day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st Class → Travel for 10 days

👉 Book now by clicking 'Passes' on the booking widget on this page to unlock Switzerland with extra days on us.

Planning to explore Switzerland with kids? The Swiss Family Card makes it easy - and free. Children aged 6 to 15 travel at no cost when accompanied by at least one parent holding a valid Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card.

There’s no need to purchase a separate child ticket. Simply select a parent and child in your booking on Rail Europe, and choose a pass option that includes “with Swiss Family Card” in the name. That’s it — no stress, no extra fees, just more freedom for your family adventure.

Key benefits of the Swiss Family Card

• Free travel for children: Kids aged 6 to 15 ride trains, buses, boats and more for free when travelling with a parent.

• Easy to add: Just select both an adult and child in the Passengers section when booking on Rail Europe.

• All-day, all-network access: Children travel on the same routes and transport services as their parent’s pass — including panoramic trains and mountain excursions.

• No hidden costs: The Swiss Family Card is completely free just choose a pass that includes it.

• Flexible for families: There’s no limit on how many children can travel with one adult.

• Valid with top Swiss passes: Available when booking the Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, or Swiss Half Fare Card.

Nationwide transport access for children

Children with a Swiss Family Card can travel for free across the Swiss public transport network which includes trains, buses, trams, boats and PostBuses, wherever their parent’s pass is valid.

Mountain transport & scenic trains

Children benefit from the same access and discounts as the parent’s pass. That means free or reduced fares on mountain railways like Rigi or Pilatus, and panoramic routes such as the Glacier Express or GoldenPass Line (seat reservations may apply).

Multiple pass compatibility

You can add a Swiss Family Card when booking any of the following:

• Swiss Travel Pass

• Swiss Travel Pass Flex

• Swiss Half Fare Card

Simple to use

The child’s Swiss Family Card is tied to the parent’s pass and travel dates. Just show both passes when boarding or during inspections - no additional tickets required.

Not sure if the Swiss Family Card is right for your trip? Here’s who benefits most from this free family-friendly add-on:

• Families with children aged 6–15: Travelling with kids? This card lets them join your journey for free.

• Parents booking a Swiss rail pass: If you’re purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, the Family Card is the perfect add-on.

• Budget-conscious travellers: It saves money instantly — without changing your itinerary.

• Easy travel planners: No need to sort separate tickets or fares for your children. Just add them when booking.

• Big families: You can request a Family Card for each child travelling with you — there’s no official limit.

Swiss Family Card vs. paying for child fares

• Swiss Family Card: Kids 6–15 travel free with a parent holding a valid pass.

• Child tickets: Without the Family Card, children usually pay 50% of the adult fare which adds up quickly.

Swiss Family Card vs. Junior Card (local-only)

• Swiss Family Card: Free for tourists booking through Rail Europe; valid with major Swiss passes.

• Junior Card: Sold only in Switzerland; not available when booking international passes online.

Booking your Swiss Family Card through Rail Europe

To include the Family Card when booking your pass:

• Select both a child and an adult under the “Passengers” section when searching for a pass

• Choose a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card option that includes “with Swiss Family Card” in the title

• The Family Card will be automatically added at no extra cost

• You’ll receive digital passes for both adult and child after booking

Using your Swiss Family Card while travelling

It's very simple to travel with the Swiss Family Card. Here's how:

• Children must travel with the parent listed on the Swiss Family Card

• The card is valid for the same travel dates and routes as the adult’s pass

• No extra tickets needed just show the Family Card and adult pass together when requested

• Children must have their own seat for panoramic trains, and may require a paid reservation (just like adults)

A note on age, refunds and limitations

• Age eligibility: For children aged 6 to 15 (inclusive). Kids under 6 travel free without needing a Family Card.

• Refund policy: Since the Family Card is free, it is not refundable or transferable.

• Limitations: Only valid when used with a matching adult Swiss pass. Not valid for unaccompanied child travel.

The Swiss Family Card makes it easier to plan full-family days without worrying about ticket costs for the kids. Some great family itinerary ideas include:

Day trips with scenic trains:

• Lucerne to Interlaken on the Luzern–Interlaken Express

• Montreux to Zweisimmen on the GoldenPass Line

• Zermatt to Chur on the Glacier Express (seat reservations apply)

Boat and mountain combos:

• Lake Lucerne cruise + Mount Rigi railway

• Lake Geneva + Rochers-de-Naye

• Lake Thun + Schilthorn cable car (discounted)

City-based explorations:

• Ride local trams and visit museums in Zurich, Geneva, or Bern - free for adults with a Swiss pass, and free for kids with the Family Card.