Episode 152: Swiss Travel Pass Promotion – Get FREE Travel Days On Your Trip to Switzerland
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Want to make the most of your trip to Switzerland during the autumn and winter season?
This episode is packed with everything you need to know about an exciting new Swiss Travel Pass promotion that’s perfect for travel in Switzerland in autumn or Switzerland in winter.
Whether you’re dreaming of scenic train rides, snow-covered landscapes, or cozy village strolls, now’s the time to take advantage of extra travel deals in Switzerland.
I break down how to claim your bonus days with the first-class Swiss Travel Pass, plus what makes it such great value, from unlimited public transport to free access to Swiss museums, three free mountain excursions, and more. You’ll also learn why first class travel is a smart choice during the off-season.
We’ll cover what to do with your pass, including visiting iconic places like Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne, riding the Stoos funicular, and enjoying a journey on the famous Glacier Express.
I’ll also share what’s open and running this time of year, from Christmas markets in Switzerland to panoramic trains, thermal spas, and scenic hikes.
And if you’re traveling with kids, I explain how the Swiss Family Card gives your children free travel. Whether you’re into castles, cheese, or hiking in Switzerland, this pass makes your holiday planning much simpler.
Tune in for expert tips on choosing between Swiss rail passes, buying Swiss train tickets, and making the most of your Swiss adventure, all before prices go up in 2026!
Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- The details of the new Swiss Travel Pass promotion, including how to get extra free travel days
- Which classes and types of Swiss Travel Passes are eligible for the free travel days offer
- All the benefits included with the Swiss Travel Pass, such as free museum entry and mountain excursions
- Why autumn and winter are great times to visit Switzerland, with seasonal highlights and activities
- What changes are coming to Swiss Rail Passes and pricing in 2026
- Resources to help you compare different Swiss rail passes and choose the best one for your trip
Swiss Travel Pass Free Travel Days Promotion
Buy a 4-day first class pass and get an extra travel day free, or buy an 8-day 1st class pass and get two extra travel days free. Travel period: 1 October, 2025 and 31 March, 2026.
The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on all public transport in Switzerland (trains, buses, boats, trams), 3 free mountain excursions, 50% off most other mountain excursions, museum entries, and more!
The promotion ends on 30 November, 2025. Buy your Swiss Travel Pass here.
Read more about the Swiss Travel Pass promotion here.
Changes to Swiss rail passes for 2026
- Price increase by 5% for 2026 (applies to all variations of Swiss Travel Pass)
- Price increase from CHF 120 to CHF 150
- No price increase
- Includes cogwheel train to Schynige Platte
- No longer includes Kandersteg-Oeschinensee cable car
- No longer includes Brig-Domodossola train
- No price increase
- High season connecting ticket from Eiger Glacier to Jungfraujoch now applies from 1 May to 31 October and will be CHF 79
- Low season connecting ticket will cost CHF 63
Tell Pass (to be renamed Lucerne Travel Pass from 1 April, 2026)
- Will be valid all year round – no longer a summer and winter version
- 2-day pass will no longer be available (only 3, 4, 5 and 10 days)
- Price adjustments will take effect on 1 April, 2026
The current Summer Tell Pass will be valid until 31 October, 2025 and the Winter Tell Pass will be valid for the final time from 1 November, 2025 until 31 March, 2026.
Other Swiss rail updates for 2026
- Prices for point-to-point journeys will not have any price increases so full price tickets and 50% discounted tickets will be the same as 2025.
- Daily service in 2026 from mid-April to mid-October (previously no Monday service).
- Seat reservation fee for all journeys now CHF 54 per person (1st & 2nd class)
- Supplement for Excellence Class now CHF 540 per person
Seat reservation fees:
- Short journey – St. Moritz/Tirano and v.v. (14.12.2025 – 12.12.2026) now CHF 32 per person
- Long journey – Chur/Tirano and v.v. (peak season 2.05.2026 – 25.10.2026) now CHF 44 per person
- Long journey – Chur/Tirano and v.v. (off-peak 14.12.2025 – 01.05.2026 and 26.10.2026 – 12.12.2026) now CHF 40 per person
Planning a trip to Switzerland?
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Useful resources
These digital tools will help you choose the best Swiss rail pass for your trip:
🎙️Listen to the following episodes for more tips about Swiss train travel:
👉 Free Switzerland Travel Planning Kit and Guide
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