Swiss Travel Pass Flex

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.

The Swiss Travel Pass Flex offers all the freedom of the classic Swiss Travel Pass but with added flexibility. Instead of travelling on consecutive days, you choose which days to travel within a longer validity period. That means you can take a train across the country one day, hike the Alps the next, then hop on a lake cruise two days later - all without paying extra for unused days in between.

It’s ideal for travellers who prefer to slow down, stay longer in one place, or build a custom itinerary that mixes travel days with relaxing days.

Key benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass Flex

• Flexible travel days: Use your unlimited travel days non-consecutively within a 30-day window so it's perfect for varied itineraries.

• Unlimited transport access: Ride trains, buses, boats, trams and more across the entire Swiss public transport network.

• Free entry to 500+ museums: Visit top cultural sites, including the Olympic Museum, Château de Chillon and the Swiss Museum of Transport.

• Panoramic trains included: Get access to scenic routes like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass (reservation fees apply).

• Family benefits: Children under 16 travel free with a parent’s free Swiss Family Card.

• No ticket queues: Show your pass and board. There's no need to buy separate tickets on travel days.

Nationwide train, bus & boat travel

Enjoy unlimited travel on the full Swiss Travel System network. This includes all SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains, most private rail lines, postbuses, boats on major lakes, and local transport in 90+ towns and cities.

Scenic trains and mountain routes

Travel on Switzerland’s most iconic panoramic trains like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express and more. These are fully covered by the pass (seat reservations required and charged separately). Some mountain railways, like Rigi and Stoos, are fully included. Others, like Jungfraujoch or Gornergrat, offer discounted fares.

Museums and attractions

Get free admission to over 500 museums across Switzerland, from world-famous institutions to small regional gems. Your pass acts as your museum ticket on any valid travel day.

Urban transport

Your pass includes trams, buses and local trains within major Swiss cities like Zurich, Geneva, Bern and Lucerne with no need for separate local tickets.

Free travel for children

Children under 16 travel for free when accompanied by at least one parent holding a valid pass and a free Swiss Family Card.

If you want both flexibility and value while exploring Switzerland at your own pace, this is the pass for you.

• Slow-paced travellers: Perfect for those who want to settle into each destination and travel less frequently.

• Home base explorers: Ideal if you're staying in one or two cities and planning day trips every few days.

• Cultural travellers: Includes free entry to hundreds of museums across Switzerland so it's great value for culture lovers.

• Families: Thanks to free travel for children under 16 with a Family Card, it’s great for multi-generational trips.

• Spontaneous planners: Offers flexibility to choose your travel days as you go, ideal for open-ended itineraries.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex vs. Swiss Travel Pass

These two are very similar. The key difference is how you schedule your travel days:

• Swiss Travel Pass Flex: Use your unlimited travel days non-consecutively within a month. Ideal for longer stays with rest days in between.

• Swiss Travel Pass: Valid for unlimited consecutive-day travel (3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days). Best for fast-paced, daily travel across the country.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex vs. Swiss Half Fare Card

These passes differ in flexibility and how you pay:

• Swiss Travel Pass Flex: Pay once and get unlimited travel on chosen days which is great for high-activity days.

• Swiss Half Fare Card: Travel anytime for a month with 50% off per ticket. Best for occasional travel spread over a longer stay.

Purchasing your Swiss Travel Pass Flex

Buying the pass:

• Purchase online at Rail Europe before you travel

• Select your start date and number of travel days (3, 4, 6, 8 or 15)

• Download your digital pass or print it

• Youth (aged 16–25) and children under 16 may qualify for discounts or free travel

Activating and using your Swiss Travel Pass Flex

Unlike the standard pass, you don’t have to travel every day. Here's how it works:

• Your pass is valid for one month starting from your chosen date

• You choose which days to activate for unlimited travel

• Log into the Swiss Travel System app or website to activate a day before you board

• No need to buy separate tickets on your activated days - just show your pass and ID when asked

• For non-covered services (e.g. mountain lifts with discounts), show your pass to get reduced fares

A note on cancellations and seat reservations

• Cancellations and Refunds: The pass may be refundable up to one day before its start date. Always check the fare conditions when booking.

• Seat Reservations:Not required for most trains. However, for scenic services like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and GoldenPass Express, reservations are mandatory and must be paid separately.

Because the pass is valid for a full month, it’s ideal for mixing travel days with days at leisure. Here are some ideas to build your perfect trip:

High-activity days:

• Travel across the country by train e.g. Zurich to Zermatt, Lucerne to Lugano

• Use a full travel day to explore scenic routes like the Glacier Express or GoldenPass Line

• Visit multiple museums or cities in one go

Rest days between travel:

• Stay several nights in cities like Lucerne or Lausanne and explore on foot

• Enjoy spa towns, lakes or mountain hikes without using a travel day

• Plan shorter trips using local or discounted options

Tip: Use your travel days for the longest or most expensive journeys to get the best value.