Train Passes

Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month

4.7/5(325)

Karen S

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

We used it for 8 days of travel - and it was so totally worth it. Buying on line or in the office at the Zurich airport was easy and cost effective. Just remember to carry it with you on paper or on your phone.

Mostafa B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The truth is, the travel was an experience, the schedules are excellent, the train is very accessible, the service is excellent, we just had a great time.

Richard O

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A family of three adults used these half fare cards from Zurich-Sargens-Chur-Zermatt (viz Galcier Express) - Interlaken - Luzern and finally back in Zurich. They paid for themselves in two days and I can't imagine paying full price for the Zermatt and Jungfrau activities.

Peter H

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Thus far the pass has been very useful not only for discounts on trains but also for Trams. I am in Switzerland for 10 days and hope to recover the cost and more during that time. The photo below is of the Lauterbrunnen valley taken from the tram going up to Murren, which was half off.

Enjoy 50% savings on most trains, buses, boats, mountain railways, and panoramic routes throughout Switzerland for a full month.

One month of discounted travel makes it easy to explore multiple regions without committing to unlimited travel days.

City transport, regional connections, and lake cruises are all covered through the same extensive transport network.

Popular experiences such as Mount Rigi, Stoos, Stanserhorn, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express are available at half fare.

Buy tickets only for the journeys you need, giving you greater flexibility and control over your travel budget.

Pass valid for 1 month

50% discounted access to trains, boats & buses across Switzerland

Premium panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass MOB, Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express

Mountain excursions: Mount Rigi, CabriO Stanserhorn, Stoos & more

Cruises: Lake Lucerne and Zurich, Lakes Thun and Brienz, Lake Geneva & more

Access to intra-city public transportation

See all inclusions here

Reserved seats

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Akshita M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was amazing! Half fare card is very beneficial and trips get very economical. Very easy and straightforward to book via headout.
Karen S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
We used it for 8 days of travel - and it was so totally worth it. Buying on line or in the office at the Zurich airport was easy and cost effective. Just remember to carry it with you on paper or on your phone.
Mostafa B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The truth is, the travel was an experience, the schedules are excellent, the train is very accessible, the service is excellent, we just had a great time.
Mohammed R
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The most gentle people in this planet
William D
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Took train from Zurich to Lucerne and got tickets for half price. Worked like a charm with SBB app.

Explore Switzerland at your own pace!

The Swiss Half-Fare Card is an invitation to explore Switzerland affordably. Save up to 50% on transport tickets throughout Switzerland! This pass adapts to your travel style. Choose 1st or 2nd class seats based on the option selected. It transforms every train, bus, boat, or cable car ride into a discovery of Swiss culture and nature from Bern's medieval streets to the Matterhorn's majestic peaks. Experience scenic train routes like Gotthard Panorama Express & Luzern Interlaken Express, mountain excursions to places like Treno Gottardo, plus access to public transport throughout the country.

Seamless activation

Download the ticket and show either the printed or the digital version to buy tickets at half the price.

You can purchase tickets at 50% of the original price using any of these methods – online, at staffed railway station counters during business hours, from rail station ticket machines, or via the SBB mobile app/website.

While traveling, make sure you carry the transport ticket as well as the half-fare card for inspection.

Access the handy Swiss map here and begin your travel adventure!

What to bring

Carry a digital or printed copy of your Swiss Half Fare Card during all journeys.

Keep a valid discounted travel ticket for every journey you take.

Accessibility

Staff are available for guests requiring disability assistance.

Additional information

This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The Half-Fare Card does not give free or reduced museum entry.

Children below the age of 16 can travel free when accompanied by a parent.

Seat reservations are mandatory on select panoramic trains, including Bernina, Glacier, and Gotthard Express. Follow the reservation instructions in the ticket you receive post-booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.