Swiss Travel Pass: Which duration is right for your trip?

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited access to Switzerland’s trains, buses, boats and public transport across the entire country. It’s available for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days, making it one of the most flexible and cost-effective ways to explore the best of Switzerland.

Whether you’re planning a short city-hop or a longer alpine adventure, there’s a pass length to match your itinerary. Here’s how to choose the right one.

A great option for short stays or city-to-city trips, the 3-day pass gives you unlimited travel for three consecutive days across Switzerland’s entire public transport network.

• Ideal for: Travellers spending 3–5 days in Switzerland with a packed itinerary.

• Best use: High-speed intercity journeys, museum visits and one big scenic rail ride.

• Sample itinerary: Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken → Bern.

Key benefits:

• Ride trains, boats, buses and trams nationwide for 3 consecutive days

• Includes scenic trains like the GoldenPass and Luzern–Interlaken Express

• Free entry to over 500 museums

• Valid in over 90 towns and cities

The 4-day pass offers a bit more breathing room for travellers spending 5–7 days in Switzerland, or those wanting an extra day to take it slow.

• Ideal for: Longer weekends or mid-length holidays that mix travel with relaxation.

• Best use: Add a lake cruise, alpine excursion or scenic detour to your route.

• Sample itinerary: Geneva → Zermatt → Interlaken → Lucerne → Zurich.

Key benefits:

• Unlimited travel for 4 consecutive days

• Combine iconic rail journeys with time in the mountains or on the lakes

• Save on entry to castles, museums, and cultural sites

• Add extra value with family benefits or youth discounts

A great mid-length option, the 6-day pass is ideal for travellers spending one week in Switzerland and planning to change locations frequently.

• Ideal for: Travellers covering 3–5 destinations over a week.

• Best use: Scenic routes, city visits and alpine excursions.

• Sample itinerary: Zurich → Chur → Zermatt → Interlaken → Lucerne.

Key benefits:

• Unlimited travel for 6 consecutive days

• Great balance of flexibility and value

• Perfect for trips that include both nature and culture

• Covers intercity, local, scenic and mountain routes

The 8-day pass is perfect for slow travellers and scenic explorers who want to experience Switzerland in full. It allows you to move at your own pace, mixing travel days with hiking, culture, or rest.

• Ideal for: Travellers spending 1–2 weeks in Switzerland with time to explore deeper.

• Best use: Multiple scenic rail lines, remote alpine towns, and lake resorts.

• Sample itinerary: Basel → Bern → Lauterbrunnen → Mürren → Montreux → Lucerne → Zurich.

Key benefits:

• 8 days of unlimited consecutive travel

• Great value when used for long or expensive scenic routes

• Visit multiple regions without buying extra tickets

• Travel stress-free without planning each fare in advance

The ultimate option for grand tours of Switzerland. This pass gives you complete freedom to explore the country in full without ever worrying about tickets.

• Ideal for: Travellers spending two weeks or more in Switzerland.

• Best use: Extended, flexible itineraries with plenty of train time.

• Sample itinerary: Geneva → Lausanne → Zermatt → Lugano → Lucerne → Bern → Zurich.

Key benefits:

• 15 consecutive days of unlimited travel

• Excellent value for long-distance or multi-region trips

• Ideal for scenic train lovers, culture seekers and slow travellers

• Add day trips, museum visits and spontaneous detours with ease

The ultimate option for grand tours of Switzerland. This pass gives you complete freedom to explore the country in full without ever worrying about tickets.

• Book online through Rail Europe, simply select the number of consecutive days you want (3, 4, 6, 8 or 15)

• Choose between 1st or 2nd Class travel

• Download your pass. No ticket machines or queues required.

• Youth and children’s discounts available (add the Swiss Family Card if travelling with children under 16)

Key benefits:

• 15 consecutive days of unlimited travel

• Excellent value for long-distance or multi-region trips

• Ideal for scenic train lovers, culture seekers and slow travellers

• Add day trips, museum visits and spontaneous detours with ease