How to get around in Switzerland by PUBLIC TRANSPORT!
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Whassup guys! Back with a new video this week, this time with a Swiss-101 survival guide on how to use the public transport in Switzerland, and what you should take note of when buying tickets and boarding trains, buses (or trams!)
This is created with first-time visitors to Switzerland or those who have just newly moved abroad in mind. While Swiss transportation is renowned for being one of the best in the world, it can still be complicated at the very beginning when you have just arrived, so I hope this visual vlog would help you to be familiarised before your trip so that you will have the safest smoothest journey!
Have fun exploring Switzerland! 🇨🇭
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☁︎ T I M E S T A M P S ☁︎
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Train Platform
1:47 - Buying Tickets from Physical Machine
2:27 - Buying Tickets from SBB App
3:53 - Inside the Train
4:09 - Beware of your Luggages
4:37 - Train Carriages (1st and 2nd Class)
5:16 - Toilets in Swiss Trains
5:49- Half Fare Card/ Swiss Travel Pass on SBB App?
6:40 - Read my Swiss Travel Pass Guide!
7:12 - Buying a Day Pass
7:48 - Inside Swiss Buses
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1. Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Tour 🏔️
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2. Mount Titlis Day Tour from Zurich 🏔️
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3. Lucerne: Swiss Transport Museum 🚂
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4. Lucerne: Day Trip from Zurich with Cruise 🏞️
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5. Jungfrau Region: Paragliding Diving in Interlaken 🪂
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6. Lauterbrunnen and 72 waterfalls: E-Bike Rental 🚴♂️
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7. Rhine Falls Half-Day Tour from Zurich 🌊
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8. Zurich: City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit 🏙️
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9. Bern: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour 🐻
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10. Zermatt: Gornergrat Railway Day Trip 🚂
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11. Basel: 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour 🏛️
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12. Geneva: Chocolate Tasting Tour 🍫
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13. Lausanne: Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket 🏅
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14. Lausanne: Lavaux Vineyards Tour, Chillon Castle, Chaplin’s World 🍇
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15. Bernina Express: Full-Day Rail Tour from Milan 🚂
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this is a MUST WATCH for all tourists!
Most helpful video I’ve watched on this subject! Thank you very much!
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Great video❤️👍
subscribed! i really love how you explain everything. i will be visiting swiss in a few days, kinda nervous but this made me feel more reassured!
Good luck for your trip!
Very useful!
Loving this ❤
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Incredibly helpful. Thank you!
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Thanks so much Olivia for all your super helpful videos! I just reached Switzerland and can confirm your tips are 🔥🔥🔥. Particularly, pressing the green button on train/tram doors to open, and getting the switzerland specific travel adapter! The recess inlet definitely won't fit the universal adapter - thank goodness i watched your video!
You're so welcome!
Thanks a lot! You are the best !
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Thank you for such an informative video
Glad it was helpful!
omg this video would be useful when im gg around switzerland!!
Thank you for the informative video 😁
My pleasure!
Great vídeo.
🎉😊tq for info
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Valid the train ticket -_- -_- , I would have been so screwed if I had not seen this. Thank you!
Excellent video Olivia. quick question - if i have to travel within zurich where i need to buy day pass ? if i have to travel intercity which pass to buy and what is the cost ?
Hi Olivia, really enjoyed watching your videos. Informative and useful. I plan to travel to Switzerland for 12 days. Full travel pass or half-fare card is recommended?
The swiss travel pass is better for 12 days! Since you are alr spending quite a significant sum for it I would even opt to upgrade to first class for full comfort and luxury, esp since your trip is gonna be a long one in Switzerland.
You can purchase it via my link: m.kkday.com/en/product/2524-swiss-travel-pass?cid=13776
Hi Olivia, great informative video! Wanted to know if there is room for a rolling bag (22" carryon size) on the buses? We need to take a bus ride to get to our accomodation in Bernese Oberland area. Thank you!
There will be plenty of room for a carry on luggage, not to worry :)
*What do you like/dislike most about Swiss public transport?*
Hi! I just want to ask what ticket should we buy if we arrived at the Zurich and spend a day or two there? Then from Zurich to Interlaken and spend almost 4 days there. Thank you!
I am also a follow Singaporean. Traveling to Switzerland with my husband and baby this Nov. Hope have the chance to meet you up for a coffee 😊
Do you have any videos on the Zurich Card? Or do you think that getting a daily pass in Zurich is better?
hi Olivia, first of all I have to say how incredible is your channel , It is helping me a lot to understand how transportation works in Switzerland. I will be in Zurich and I will go to Montreux so I could understand with your videos that I can buy supersaver instead point-to point to save money but I can't make a mistake ... I have to get the right train and there are just few minutes between connexions. What is your recommendation to localize where to get my train in the station please? Also how do I know where to stop in Montreux or there is just one place to stop? ) I will be going to the Christmas market in Montreux) thank u in advance!
The train platform number, the time of departure and arrival are all clearly indicated when you make the ticket purchase on SBB app. that should give you sufficient information to make your transfer. There is also only just one stop "Montreux", you wont go wrong.
@@Olliechinny I really appreciate your answer! thank you!
You are superb, I really appreciate your video, I have some question, may I ask, please
Hi Olivia, you post a very informative and usefull for us. I’m planning to go Murren and explore Lauterbrunnen, schilthorn, manlichen, gruschalp.. should i get a bernes oberland pass or just get a half fare card? Thank you..
You should get BOTH. Because the half fare card will entitle u to a 50% off on your purchase of the Bernese Oberland pass. You use the BO pass during ur time in the region, and for your remaining days in other places etc Zurich Lucerne Geneva etc u use the half fare card to pay for your transport.
Do consider purchasing the half-fare card through my link to support: m.kkday.com/en/product/128031-swiss-half-fare-card-e-ticket?cid=13776
Thank you and have a safe trip!
Hi Olivia, is the SBB app all i need to buy tickets for ANY train during my multi-city travel in switzerland? Or if not, any alternative app that can serve all or most train operators? TIA
Thanks for the useful tips! Quick check, I’m traveling to Swiss next month with Swiss Travel Pass (STP).It is a printed version bought from Klook. Some questions as below if you can help :
1. With STP , I can just go in and out of the train?
2. Do I still need to scan at the orange ticket booth at the train station/scanner in the bus?
3.Since there is no reservation, I assume you can sit any seats
Thanks 🙏
1. Yes 2. No, only needs to be activated in the first day 3. Yes
Very useful video. but I have a quick question. Since I have a travel pass for myself and my family, purchased from the SBB website, do I need to buy additional tickets for our train travels? Or can I simply board the train with my printed travel pass and show it to the ticket checker if requested
I have worked and stayed quite sometime in Zurich in the late 80's.. Travelled by trains and drive cars. I'm now 75. I want to bring my wife see the sites in Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Are the train systems still same?
Hi does TOP OF EUROPE PASS cover all ski lifts? Can I use it as the ski lift ticket? thanks
Hey Olivia! Im planning to go to Switzerland in September (abt a week time). My plan is Zurich-> Interlaken-> Geneva
SDo you think it worths getting the Swiss Travel Pass (1st class/ flex/ 6 days) for USD700/ person? It sounds a lot tho. Thx for your advice 🙏
Hi Olivia, it's so cool to watch your video! May I know what pass shall I get for my upcoming trip to Switzerland on Dec 25. Will be travelling from Milan to Lucerne, 2nights in Lucerne, 2 nights in Berne and 1 night in Zurich before flying home. My 2nd day in Lucerne, my sis wants to go Mt Rigi/ Mt Titlis, which is better? Are attractions / shops / restaurants /supermarkets opened on Dec 25/26?
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Hi Olivia, your videos and write-ups on Switzerland are life-savers! Thank you! I'll be travelling from Zurich airport to Koniz, Bern (my base, 8 days) then I intend to relax around the Bernese-Oberland region. Is it cost effective to: 1. Buy a saver day pass for the ride from Zurich to Koniz in advance? 2. Buy the Bernese Oberland regional pass for 4 or 6 days (my intend is to hike around that area)? 3. Venture a day trip to Lausanne using the saver day pass option (also buy in advance)? Thank you in advance for your advice. Stay Joyful and Safe!
U can buy the Berner Oberland pass and the saver day pass to Lausanne. 🙂 please support with a like and subscribe!
@@Olliechinny Thank you!
Hi Ollie, may I know
1) can I buy the Swiss half fare card via the SBB app before arriving in Switzerland?
2) If yes how many days max in advance?
I have 8 days in Switzerland, planning to buy the oberland pass n Swiss half fare card。
Thank you in advance 😊
Hi Olivia!
Thanks very much for your vids and blog articles re Switzerland especially getting around, cultural norms - they’re really informative and insightful!
My wife and I will be in Switzerland from 31 May for 2 weeks - she’s got work meetings for a week in the middle, leaving us 3 days at the start and end of the 2 weeks. (We only have a very sketchy itinerary so no long train rides planned as yet).
From your YT vid and the related blog I’m guessing the Half Fare Card may be a better choice? (let me know if you think otherwise).
I do have some questions regarding the SBB app, 3rd-party travel pass resellers, connecting multi-currency debit cards to the SBB app vs regular credit cards, travel passes to Germany and hope you can advice.
Here goes:
1. What differences (if any) for buying the travel pass from SBB vs 3rd-party resellers (e.g., Klook, KKday, etc) .
2. Where on the SBB app would your travel pass be found? (e.g., main page) Would a ticket for a specific trip appear on the same page as the base/main pass? (e.g., Half Fare Card and a ticket for Geneva to Lausanne) - so it’s quick to locate if a ticket inspector wants to check .
3. Are there any discounted entries (e.g., to museums, parks, etc) with the Half Fare Card?
4. Can a multi-currency debit card like Revolut, YouTrip, Wise be linked to the SBB app for payment of tickets?
5. Do you have recommendations for train travel from either Lucerne or Zurich to Munich (either direct or 1 stop)?
Many thanks!
Vincent
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Hi Olivia thanks for your videos. We will stop by Zurich for 4 days from Paris then go to Venice. Do you recommend us having Swiss pass? We’re not planning to go all over the place we just wanna taste the life of Swiss for a bit. And don’t wanna spend so much money either because we don’t have unlimited time and money. Then we have 2 middle age kids with us. Pls. advice thank you.
Hi! I would like to know what is the difference between passepartout individual ticket and passepartout extension ticket when I just wnat to book tickets from Luzern to Engelberg ( Mt. Tilis) with SBB APP ? 3Q
Hi Olivia, Is it possible to put my suit case beside my seat or infront of my knee?
Hi, Olivia. Thank you for this. It was very helpful! Can the Swiss Travel Pass be used in Liechtenstein? If not, could one purchase a ticket at Zurich HB that includes a bus ticket from Sargans to Vaduz?
Yes you can, it’s under the area if validity for Swiss travel pass and u do not need a separate ticket.
By the way, u might want to check out my travel guide to Lichtenstein!
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@Olivia thanks very much!!
Hey Olivia your video was very Informative it helped me a lot to plan my trip to Swiss thanks Olivia . I have a question Bernese oberland pass cover Matterhorn glacier paradise ?
No it does not. Matterhorn is in canton Valais, it’s not in the Bernese Oberland.
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Yeah sure
hello dear, amazing vid! can u pls
let me know if all kind of trains is available in the same station? like for example, glacier express and the normal trains
The glacier express only stops at certain stations eg Zermatt, st Moritz, Chur, Andermatt etc. u can check it’s website to know the details
@@Olliechinny thanks for replying!☺️
travelling from zurich hb to andermatt
andermatt to brig banhnhof
brig bahnhof to geneva airport
is shifting trains easy?
Hi Olivia, your chanel vlog is very informative - helping a lot for our upcoming journey in the next couple of months. We are flying from London to Zurich and taking a train to Stalden, is a Swiss Travel Pass for a family valid in Stalden-saas/Zermatt? Thanks
It is valid
I used to live in Switzerland 7 yrs ago, planning to comeback again. I used to have half price pass and with that card i can travel for free after 7 PM all around Switzerland. Is it same now or what will be the best pass if i stay and work in Switzerland. 🇨🇭 thanks ☺️
Thank you very much for these useful informations. I understand that the Saver Day pass can be used around CH within 24 hrs? am coming just for 3 days in CH and will have a city pass from my hotel. Can i use my city pass of Geneva to take the train to go to Bern or a Saver Day pass? Can i use Saver Day pass in Grindelwald, interlaken, Zermatt? I do not intend to go on Top of Europe.Should i buy my Gondola tickets earlier ou on the spot? Thanks a lot!
Your city pass is only valid for within Geneva. To go to Bern, either get a point to point ticket or the saver day pass. And yes You can use the saver day pass for your train and buses to Grindelwald, Interlaken and Zermatt but NOT for the special cable cars eg to First or Gornergrat. You can buy them on the spot after checking the weather.
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Thanks for the video!
I have noticed that there are only a few minutes of transfer time left (5 mins to 9 mins) if I want to travel from Zurich to Zermatt. Is it easy to transfer? The time sounds very short.....if I miss the train, can I get on the next train? or Need to buy another ticket?
Don’t worry, u will make it within 9 minutes most of the time. As long as ur ticket is not the super saver ticket, yes u can hop on the next connection
Is it necessary to have a half fare travel pass to get discount on super saver ticket?
Do I have to validate the ticket before get on the bus?
Hey it’s my first times watching yours video I want to known about bus it’s working on Sunday in Geneva if yes what times first start and finished last bus how much does it cost please
do the sbb terminals for train tickets take american express credit cards
3:30 It is not exactly correct that if you have a physical ticket, you must validate it with the orange machine. It only applies to physical tickets with no date on it, like multiple-journey tickets. If you buy a simple ticket at the machine, it will already have a date printed on it, typically today's date and the ticket will be valid until 5 AM the next day.
Hi Olivia, Hope you are well :) We are a tourist family coming to Switzerland for a week. We are planning to explore one tourist destination daily as it will be hard to visit multiple places daily having a child with us. Which travel option do you recommend for us ? Will the swiss pass benefit us ?
.Since you are only doing one place a day and likely not doing a lot of intercity travel, my sense is that the Half fare card would be the most value-for-money option. In general the STP is more worth it if u are travelling for at least 14 days and doing a lot of travels.
@@Olliechinny Olivia, I will be going to Switzerland in May for 7 days (interlaken/Zermatt) I have 2 questions, so even though you purchase the 1/2 fare card you still must purchase the train ticket correct? Like a saver day pass or a regional pass like a Junfrau region? My second question, is there a regional pass that covers both the junfrau/Zermatt region without buying a Swiss Travel pass as I feel those are very costly that cover more things that I may not do so the Swiss Travel pass for 6 is an exorborant cost that I'm trying to avoid but I will also be leaving Zermatt on the 7th day going to Milan and I'm wondering will a day pass cover us for the trip into the Milan Station? I think I will need a day pass for 6 in and out of the region so that will leave 5 days of a regional pass i guess 😢
hi olivia, which one ticket when I have half fare card and buy in sbb app ? when at ticket machine, I watched the option half fare/ kids..
second question , is there locker or luggage storage in every station switzerland, when I want to go ousite the city and back to pick up luggage in same day?
thank you
I don’t exactlyyy understand the first part of your question.
If you have a half fare card, you can get a point to point ticket (choose ur start location and end destination) or the saver day pass option which allows u to take unlimited public transport for the full day (except special mountain cable cars,gondola)
For kids between 6-16 years old u can buy the junior pass for 30 CHF and it’s free for unlimited transport (including cable cars and gondolas eg Gornergrat). Children under 6 travel for free.
In most cities and poplar destinations yes. There is luggage storage lockers available where u can deposit your baggages.
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Hi Olivia , your videos are very easy and informative.I like how you are showing each step. I will be traveling to switzerland hopefully next year. I have couple of questions, if I get the half swiss pass ,will I have 50% discount on the gondolas to Matterhorn on Zermatt? I will be there for 7 days in Switzerland planning to travel from Zurich to Bern,then Bern to Lauterburren,then from Bern to Zermatt ,Zermatt to Lucern,Lucern to Zurich. base on Google information about the train tickets for all this destinations it seems the half swiss pass is a better option, we are 2 people, what will be your opinion? swiis half pass or shoul I get swiis travel ? I will certaninly aprecciated your time .Thank you so much for all your super help full information. thanks
Hi! Please consider bookings a consultation at www.Buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny and I will be able to answer all ur questions more comprehensively alongside other tips and recommendations for ur trip! 🙂
thank you olivia I will find the time to consult with you ,thanks
A physical ticket like the one you showed how to purchase from the ticket machine does NOT need to be validated! The orange boxes are only for multiple trip tickets where you purchase six trips in advance and then have to validate before boarding. Most tourists will likely not purchase this type of ticket.
Hi Olivia, what are the operating hours for the public transport? Thank you.
You can check the train timings on SBB app! It differs based on where you are.
Hi Olivia,does that mean that if I have a swiss travel pass, I do not need to make purchasr of train or bus tickets thru the sbb app or ticket machine?
U are absolutely right! With the exception of gondola or special excursion tickets which u will still need to buy online or at the ticket counter, but with discounts under the STP.
how to take public transport?
1. buy ticket
2. board train
Hi Olivia. Thanks a lot for the useful video. I will be moving to CH in a month. Could you please tell me if it is possible to have a card which has travel credit? (In order to skip buying ticket every time, just check in and check out)
That will be the GA card but very expensive at 4800chf++ a year. a better option for locals is the half fare card, this is the one I use personally
@@Olliechinny Thanks a lot for your prompt response. Tickets bought online via SBB app do not need validation at those orange stands as you showed, right?
Hi Olivia, if i wanna traveling only in big city example Zurich, should i buy swiss travel pass? Or i only need to buy bus/tram ticket 24 hour? Please advice.. thank you
A day pass would work. U don’t need the swiss travel pass unless u are doing a lot of inter city travel
Hi Olivia, thank you so much for this guide.
How do I use pass such as interlaken guest pass & Jungfrau region pass?
Do i just board bus and train directly?
Do I tap like how we do it in Singapore😂?
Also what happenned if I missed point to point ticket?
You board the bus directly there is no need to tap. If u miss the train hop on the next one, it is valid with point to point ticket because the ticket is for 24 hours for any train going the same route
Hi Olivia. What would be the best itinerary for 4 days and 3 nights in Switzerland to you?
Hi! There is no best itinerary because every traveller has different needs/bucket list activities! I provide customised itinerary consultation. Book a slot if you are interested!
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Hi Olivia ! Me and my friend are going to Bern in May. We are having a hard time to find pass for tickets transport for the 5 days we will be there. Do you know if there are any tickets valids for days or do we have to take the Daily Ticket each day ? Thank you for answering my question and I hope you're well too !
Hi, ur best choice will be the half fare card already. Even though it is for a month, but u will not find other travel passes that is cheaper than 120CHF for 5 days.
@@Olliechinny Thank you for answering and your advice ! I wish you the best !
Hi Olivia, the link provided can be used to purchase the HFC?
Yes you can buy the HFC through my link on KKDAY here: m.kkday.com/en/product/128031-swiss-half-fare-card-e-ticket?cid=13776
We are each bringing a carry-on suitcase on the train. I’m concerned about leaving it unattended. Are we allowed to put it in front of us or on our lap?
If the train is relatively empty yes u can put it next to you but if it’s crowded probably not
Hi Olivia, great videos. I noticed a link to buy half fare card in the comments. If i buy here, do i receive the card later ? Tq.
m.kkday.com/en/product/128031-swiss-half-fare-card-e-ticket-switzerland?cid=13776
Here’s the link! If you buy it; the ticket is immediately sent to you as a PDF 🙂you just need to select the date of activation.
Olivia: Let’s say I’m taking a day trip from Zurich to Lucerne (and back). If I choose the Saver Day Pass, can I use the same ticket to return to Zurich from Lucerne? Does it work as an outbound and return ticket at the same time? Thank you in advance for your kind help.
Yes u can! The saver day essentially lasts you for a full 24 hours and you can take ANY mode of transport at any timings, bus trains trams boats included. The only exception is special mountain cable cars.
Tip: if u are heading to Lucerne, u might want to consider going up to MOUNT RIGI because it is the rare few mountains where the complete journey including the cruise and cogwheel train up to the mountain is included in ur Saver Day Pass!
Thank you very much for your kind response and tip! 🌺
Hi, can i ask, i am travelling to interlaken and . Can i buy a single day ticket to use the buses at interlaken to travel to lake thun and also do i need to scan my ticket before entering the bus
Yes u can get a single day ticket via the SBB app. u do not need to scan it.
Hi Olivia, is buying both interail ticket and Swiss half fare card duplicating? I am planning to get to Interlaken West directly from Vienna. It's a 10 hours train journey with 3 transfers 😢
it is duplicating in a sense that U do not need a half fare card if u alr have the inter rail ticket for train rides. However, the half fare card will entitle u to discounts on bus, trams, cablecar, cruises etc (anything that’s not TRAIN). So still worth getting if u are planning any of such trips in Switzerland.
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I will visiting Interlaken in Late April…. Should I buy train ticket online or on the travelling day… hope you can advise…Thanks
Buy in the same day is more ex but gives u more flexibility
Hi Ollie/Olivia!
I have a question regarding the Bernina Express panoramic train. I have read on some pages in the internet, that this train also has some normal, not-panoramic carriages, on which you can seat for free, without paying the seat reservation fee (like you do for the panoramic carriages). Do you have any information on this?
Thanks in advance :)
I don’t think those trains are under the Bernina Express but rather the regional trains, which is run by the same operator (Rhaetian Railway) but they go on almost the Bernina express from Chur to Pontresina. For these, yes You don’t need a seat reservation. It is just like any trains.
Not sure if you have already read this but u might want to refer to my Bernina express full guide: olliechinny.com/bernina-express-review/
@@Olliechinny Thank you for the info!
Iam visiting Switzerland in next month pls guide which pass and tickets I have to buy????
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Hi olivia
I'm coming to Switzerland in this May. I will stay in zurich for 1 night only and on next day morning I'll leave for Interlaken from Zurich, now which pass i should buy for travelling to Interlaken from zurich?
Also from Interlaken i have plan to go jungfrau - top of Europe. I'm little confused about so many pass. Can you pls give me some guidelines which pass will be convenient for me. 1 day in zurich, next day Zurich to Interlaken, next day Interlaken to Jungfru. That's my itinerary plan
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Hi, I bought my Half Fare Card directly from SBB website, can i link it into my SBB apps ?
Hi. Where's the best and safest place to place your luggage if traveling second class on the trains?
At train station had storage luggage place
Hi ! May I know if saver day pass covers bus as well?
Yes it does!
Hi Olivia, if I buy a train ticket on SSB app, usually it will show different times options. If I choose specific one, do I have to take the exact same time train even the ticket price is the same as the other times? Thank you 😊
If it is a regular point to point ticket (not a super saver) even you miss the train u can take the next one. It does not need to be the exact train as long as the destination remains the same.
Thank you! I also saw some discount tickets with a sign (%) next to it when they show all the available trains. Tickets for that I have to take the exact same time train right?
Hi Olivia,
I am planning to visit from Zurich directly to Interlaken then Lucerne and then coming back to Zurich to catch return flight.
Do you think I should buy half price or directly train ticket?
Get the saver day pass, that way it covers unlimited transport for ur journey for the day: why do u want to go to Interlaken? Please check my top tourist mistakes video before u go, it’s not worth making a special trip just for Interlaken (tourist trap!) Lucerne would be more than sufficient
@@Olliechinny I wanted to visit top of Europe.
Do you think I should stay in Zurich city and visit Lucerne and the top of Europe as a day tour and in that case will the swiss rail pass be good?
I’m planning a 2weeks’ trip to Swiss in early Oct and have downloaded the SBB app to get myself familiarised with it. I see a lot of routes with a “%“ next to it. What’s it about ？
It means that there are supersaver tickets available for that route
Will be in Switzerland in August and going to Zermat straight from Zurich airport. The train to Zermat will make a stop at Visp and transfer to another train that will take us to Zermatt. Do I need to purchase another ticket from Visp to Zermatt? Please help
No need. Ur ticket will cover u all the way including the transfer
Hi olivia. I would be travelling around lucerne, interlaken and zermatt in 08 days. So what according to you would be the best pass for me? Plz reply.
Half fare card :)
Hi Olivia. I am going to Swiss from 31 Oct to 5 Nov.
This are the three cities that I will be visiting which are Zurich 1N, Lucerne 2N and Interlaken 2N.
I most likely will be going to Mt Pilatus, Jungfrau, probably 1 or 2 lake ride and 1 or 2 museums.
On 5 Nov, I am going to travel from Interlaken to Italy, Milan.
Base on above, which is better Travel Pass or Half Fare pass?
Half fare.
Thank you
Hi Olivia,
Thank you for sharing all your informative videos on Switzerland.
Qn 1 : May I know what happens if I have missed an intended trip that I have purchased on the SBB mobile apps or if I missed a connecting train due to mistake?
Qn2: Can I buy tickets for my group of 6 on 1 SBB mobile apps? I have purchased Half Fare Card for all of them with Klook.
Thank you
Eric
If you got a point-to-point ticket eg from Zurich to Lucerne, even if you miss the train or took the wrong connection, you can hop on board any other train that brings you to the same end destination, because the ticket is valid for a duration of 1 calendar day.
With that said, you cannot use the ticket to go anywhere outside of the zone of validity: eg a ticket from Zurich to Lucerne but you use it to go to Geneva.
However, this is not possible if you buy the supersaver ticket. You are limited solely to the train and time you purchased the tickets for (that’s why it is cheaper!)
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@@Olliechinny Thank you so much for your prompt reply
Hello. The half-fare card has to be individual ? Ty
Yes
Hi, I downloaded the SBB apps, I tried to see the difference on the price for taking a short distance fare bus between normal fare and half fare. I'm surprise the price is the same, at CHF 2.5. Do you know if applying half fare in the apps would see a further reduction?
Did you input your details and check the half fare card box? 2.40CHF normally is already a discounted price for a 2 hour point to point ticket in Lausanne.
@@Olliechinny hi, yes! I saw that right beside the ticket price, it is registered with my name follow by (1/2). Am I right that this is showing half fare? I found the price at Luzern for the short distance fare at $2.5, and the same price when I remove the half fare detail.
Hello! I'll be visiting Switzerland late June with my partner & had a couple questions. We'll be coming from Paris & was wondering if the Swiss Travel Pass would be worth it. We'll be staying 3 days & going to Interlaken & Grindelwald as of now. I'm thinking of taking train from Paris to Basel & utilizing the Swiss Travel Pass to get free transportation to Interlaken & Grindelwald & their excursions there. What is your perspective on this idea? Thank you!
You can get the STP but please note that for the special excursions; they are not covered fully. The discount u get is the same as the half fare card ie 50%. I think the latter is better than the STP considering it is just a short 3 days.
Hi Ollie a follow up question with this . We also be in jungfrau/interlaken area for 2 days but would like to go to jungfraujoch .. what ticket can u suggest to get, coming from surich airport.
Hi Olivia. Are trams covered by the Swiss Travel Pass?
Yes, they are covered!
Hello 😊 What is the route from ZRH to Zurich HB (via?) thank you!
I don’t understand what you mean. ZRH IS Zurich which is also Zurich HB (Zurich main station)
@@Olliechinny oh sorry the ZRH airport to Zurich HB station
I will coming to Switzerland for a 5 month long exchange. During that time, I am hoping to travel around Switzerland. Is there any pass that I can buy for longer stays? The passes they offer seemed to be geared more for tourists who are there on a shorter stay.
If you need to chat or need for advice for your exchange (planning, Logistics, destinations to explore, student culture) I will be glad to help! You can support by buying me virtual coffees on my page and we can take it from there! :)
Day ticket is only 7 CHF?? Strange
Hello, thanks for the information. We are family of 2 adults and 2 kids(8 yr, 3 yr) and will be spending 1 week in Zurich.
How many half fare card I have to buy? 2, 3 or 4?
For kid of 3 yr. Do we need to buy anything for her or it's just not needed?
How the half fare card work for a family?
Hi, do consider booking a consultation with me where I can plan a full itinerary for you and address any of your trip related questions!
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Hi,i would to ask about the saver day pass can i buy it for the date i want to use it or for a certain route because when i am trying to buy for example a ticket from bern to Zurich there's an option saver day pass . could you please explain it ?
The saver day pass is like an unlimited ticket which you can use anywhere, any route for 24 hours. Applicable for trains bus teams and boats. In your instance if you see it for ur route from Bern to Zurich and it is cheaper than a point to point ticket, you should get it.
@@Olliechinny thanks for the immediate response!!iwhat i do not understand is i just buy it and use it for any route or if i have to go to a certain route and choose it?
you just buy it an use it for any route within that 24 hours, there is no need to determine where you want to go!
Hi Olivia, thanks for sharing. I am traveling with a child and I have bought the half fare card from Klook. I have also downloaded the SBB apps but there is no options for me to enter my child family card options. Do you know how do we use the apps with a child family card?
There is no need to enter the family card inside the app for ur child. U don’t have to buy his/her ticket. If the conductor comes just show ur own half fare card.
You should however create an account in the app and enter ur details to be able to buy tickets for yourself. Ur HFC details not linked to the app so again, just bring the code or physical copy of the HFC for verification.
@@Olliechinny Many thanks for you advise. It is very helpful. Just to check, are all transport for children under family card free? Will there be indication when a family card would not be eligible especially travelling in the jungfrau region?
Hello !
I’m coming to Switzerland for a 3 months internship in Fribourg
(knowing my arrival and departure will be from Geneva)
What is the best thing to do concerning travel tickets/cards ?
And is there a card with a monthly subscription that fits my case ?
Thank you !
Half fare card 185chf for a year.
Hello for the ticket on app do we also need to do any validation?
U just let the conductor scan the QR code if he asks to check
Hi Olivia! I’m heading to Swiss in a months time and have already bought my half fare card in advance. Can I check if it’s advisable for me to book ticket in advance (through the SBB app) or can I buy it on the day itself? I’m just concern if there are no train or seats available if I don’t book it soon. Lmk!
In our country it is very unusual to book train seats in advance, I know nobody who does it. Exceptions are trains like the Glacier Express, who require a reservation. But otherwise don‘t worry!
@@markusf58 thank you so much for the clarification! Truly appreciate it 🙏🏼
If you want to get cheaper tickets eg super saver tickets u should do it on advance, but the time and train is fixed. Meaning if u miss it u have to rebut another ticket. It is probably more flexible for you to buy tickets on the day itself.
@@Olliechinny Thanks Olivia, just came back from Swiss two weeks ago and I must say the SBB app is super useful! Although prices increase if you buy on the day itself.
Hello Olivia, could you plz tell me how much i have to pay for reservation fee with swiss travel pass in Bernina Express from chur to tirano.
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Thank you so much for your info. I wondering I downloaded SBB apps on my phone. It is seem like you can not buy 15 days ticket on the phone? I could buy 15days ticket on website just wondering it is not connect to my phone right? I have to print it out can carry along? I am going to Swiszerland in Septwmber. Thank you in advance for your answer.
It seems like you are referring to the Swiss Travel Pass. You are right, it is not connected to the SBB app. You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass via my link! Once you buy it, you can either save the pdf on your phone, or print an extra physical copy just in acse.
www.kkday.com/en/product/2524-swiss-travel-pass?cid=13776
@@Olliechinny thank you so much for your answer
Hi, my wife brought two tickes this SBB mobile. Can I see and save it in my SBB mobile account or will be necessary print my ticket?!
U will see it in the account if u are logged in
Hi Olivia, great video.
We'll be in Switzerland in Oct, need some recommendation with Swiss half pass.
1) Zermatt to St Moritz by Glacier Express. 2) St Moritz to Chur by Bernina Express. For both sectors, we do the whole ride? or we do partial? We are bringing our luggage along. Thks alot.
I’m not sure why you are doing st Moritz to Chur for Bernina Express because you will be covering the exact same route that was already covered by the Glacier Express. If you want something different, you should be heading towards Tirano, where you can then see the Brusio Viaduct.
Otherwise, if it doesn’t fit your itinerary and destination. you should just skip the Bernina Express.
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Can you pls advise if STP is beneficial for traveling from Italy to Switzerland
No. STP does not cover your journey from Italy to Switzerland.
@@Olliechinny what if am taking Bernina express from Tirana to Chur
Is it that in Switzerland only credit cards are accepted and not the debit card if we are coming as tourist?
The short answer is yes but, similarly to checking that you are getting the best deal from your credit card provider, you should also check that your debit card has no fees, or very minimal fees, attached.