Swiss Half Fare Card
The Swiss Half Fare Card lets you save up to 50% on most transportation in Switzerland. Buy the card once, then purchase your train, bus, tram, and boat tickets at a reduced price for up to 1 month. You’ll also get up to 50% off most mountain railways and cable cars.
What to expect
Buy the Swiss Half Fare Card and enjoy up to 50% off standard ticket prices on most transportation across Switzerland for up to 1 month. With this card, you pay less every time you buy a ticket, making it an ideal option for travelers who prefer flexibility.
The Swiss Half Fare Card can be used on trains, buses, trams, and boats throughout Switzerland’s nationwide public transport network.
It also offers up to 50% off most mountain railways, cable cars, and funiculars, allowing you to save on popular alpine excursions. You can use the card when purchasing tickets for well-known attractions and mountain destinations such as Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald Mt. First, Glacier 3000, Gornergrat, Schynige Platte, Schilthorn, and Harder Kulm as well as regional passes like the Berner Oberland Pass, and Jungfrau Travel Pass (discounts apply to standard fares).
Simply buy the Swiss Half Fare Card once, then purchase individual tickets as you travel — the discount is applied automatically on eligible routes. This makes it a budget-friendly alternative to the Swiss Travel Pass, especially if you don’t plan to travel every day or prefer to pay per journey.
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Pass eligibility
- Participants must be aged 6+ to travel
- Free for children aged 6-15
- Children aged 6-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Important: Costs of children’s seat reservations are additional to the Swiss Family Card
This offer is not available for Liechtensteiner / Swiss passport holders
- You must have lived outside Switzerland or Liechtenstein for 6+ months and provide proof of residence (passport) or citizenship (visa/residence card)
- If you’ve lived in Country A for over 6 months but hold a passport from Country B:
- a. Enter A as your country of residence at checkout and show your passport and proof of residence on the train, or
- b. Enter B as your country of residence at checkout and show your passport on the train
Additional information
- This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first come first serve basis
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
- Important: Discounts may be less than 50% for the following instances:
- a) Short-distance trips on urban public transport systems
- b) Reduced tickets
- c) Some combined offers with additional services
- When purchasing tickets at local stations, present your passport/proof of residence and Swiss Half Fare Card to get a 50% discount
- Tickets with the Half Fare Card discount can be purchased online, at manned railway stations during opening hours, from the ticketing machines at rail stations or through the SBB app
- Refer to Swiss Travel System Validity Map for full list of applicable Swiss transport services
- For details of the prices and discounts on panoramic trains and mountain excursions, refer to the Swiss Half Fare Card coverage sheet
- For more guides on how to use the pass, refer to this Swiss Travel Pass/ Half Fare Card Ultimate Guide
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