Top Discounts on Swiss Travel Pass in 2025

Popular Mountain Excursions discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - 35% discount

The Jungfraujoch at 3454 metres is the highest train station in Europe. The exciting journey to the top can be done by train or a combination of train & cableway. The views of the lush Grindelwald valley, the towering north face of the Eiger and eventually the stark white glacial world as you approach the peak are just stunning.

Enjoy the Sphinx viewing terrace, the Ice Palace, the Alpine Sensation and the Jungfrau panorama (cinematic experience) at the peak. Visit the Snow Fun Park for fun activities like ziplining and snow tubing, and end on a sweet note at the Lindt Chocolate Heaven.

This is definitely one of the priciest mountain excursions but you get a roughly 35% discount on Jungfrau with Swiss Travel Pass. In addition, your kids under 16 travel free with the Swiss Family Card.

Mount Titlis- World’s First Revolving Cable Car - 50% discount

Travel by the Titlis Xpress cable car, followed by the Titlis ROTAIR, the world’s first rotating cable ca,r passing stupendous views as you make your way to Mount Titlis. The ROTAIR rotates on its own axis once during the 5-minute journey, giving stunning views of snow-covered peaks, glaciers and crevasses.

There is so much to do at the peak. Start with a walk through the 150-metre-long Glacier Cave, dug 10 metres below the glacier. Reach Glacier Park and enjoy snow activities with a ride on the Ice Flyer Chair Lift. Brave the 100 steps to walk over the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge, for a real thrill with views from 500 metres above ground level. If you still have some more time, stop by the SnowXpark at Trubsee either along your ascent or descent from the peak.

You get an almost 50% discount on Mount Titlis with the Swiss Travel Pass. Children under 16 travel free with the Swiss Family Card.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - 50% discount

Who doesn’t want to get a good view and photo of the World’s most photographed mountain?

Travel to Zermatt and take a short walk or bus to the cable car station of the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for great views of the mighty Matterhorn Massif. It is also said to be the inspiration for the unique triangular shape of Switzerland’s most popular chocolate, Toblerone.

At the peak, get some great pics from the viewing platform, walk through the Glacier Palace with its ice sculptures and a slide-through ice tunnel, and the Cinema Lounge, Europe’s highest cinema.

You get a 50% discount on Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with Swiss Travel Pass and your kids travel free with the Swiss Family Card.

Mount Pilatus - 50% discount

Take a Golden Round Trip, a great 4-part journey, to visit Mount Pilatus:
1. Bus from Lucerne to Kriens.
2. Cable car from Kriens gondola station to the peak.
3. The World’s steepest cogwheel train to Alpnachstad.
4. Boat cruise from Alpnachstad pier back to Lucerne.

This is a mountain full of fun with a rope park and a toboggan run at the midway point of Frakmuntegg.

Stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains await you at the peak. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Learn about the legend of the dragon with a walk through the Dragon World and have a meal with a great view.

You get a 50% discount on Mt. Pilatus with Swiss Travel Pass, and your kids travel free with the Swiss Family Card.

Grindelwald First - 50% discount

If you are looking for adventure, you will definitely find it here. A short cable ride from the Grindelwald (just 30 minutes from Interlaken) cable car station to the peak takes you to an altitude of 2166 metres for amazing views.

Walk along the Cliff Walk by Tissot and be rewarded with fantastic views from the viewing platform. Take a short hike and enjoy a picnic at the picturesque Bachalpsee (lake).
Do one or all of 4 amazing activities to make your descent truly enjoyable. The First Flyer, First Glider, Mountain Cart and Trotti bike are all super exciting and bring you back to Grindelwald.

Depending on the activities chosen, you get great discounts and combo offers on the Grindelwald First with Swiss Travel Pass. Children also have special discounted rates.

Glacier 3000 - 50% discount

A short bus drive from the beautiful village of Gstaad is the Glacier 3000. A cable car from the base station at Col Du Pillon takes you to the peak via stunning views.

At the peak, walk over the Peak Walk by Tissot suspension bridge. This unique bridge connecting two mountain peaks offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Get adventurous on the Alpine Coaster, the world’s highest toboggan run at 2925 metres.
The one-kilometre track with its waves, curls, and jumps is an exhilarating treat for adults and kids alike.

You get a 50% discount on Glacier 3000 with Swiss Travel Pass and your kids travel free with the Swiss Family Card.

Popular panoramic train journeys discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass

Glacier Express

Connecting the towns of Zermatt and St, Moritz, the Glacier Express, also lovingly called the slowest express train in the world, is arguably the most popular scenic train journey in Switzerland. The 7.45-hour journey passes by some of the most breathtaking scenery and iconic structures.

Leaving Zermatt, the train travels past 4000-metre-high mountain peaks, winds its way via the Rhone Valley and reaches its highest point at the Oberlap Pass. It then goes over the iconic Landwasser viaduct with its six limestone arches. Along the route, the Glacier Express passes through an astounding 91 tunnels and across 291 bridges!

To travel on the Glacier Express with the Swiss Travel Pass, you only need to purchase a reservation (and not the pricey ticket).

Bernina Express

The Bernina Express connects the towns of Chur and St Moritz to Tirano in Italy.
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed train journey covers a spectacularly scenic route crossing 55 tunnels and 196 bridges.

Depending on your chosen segment, the journey takes 2.5 to 4.5 hours. In the summer, the journey extends via bus from Tirano back to Lugano (3 hours).

Along it’s route, the Bernina Express travels past some stunning scenery and iconic structures like the iconic Landwasser Viaduct, the Brusio Spiral Viaduct, Alp Grun and the Bernina Pass with views over the Morteratsch Glacier.

You only need to purchase a reservation to travel on the Bernina Express with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Gotthard Panorama Express

The train and boat combination makes the Gotthard Panorama Express unique. The journey connects the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne to sunny Lugano in the south.

A steamboat journey of 2.45 hours from Lucerne to Fluelen is like stepping into a world of bygone fairytales. This is followed by a 2.30-hour trip on the train to Lugano.

On its way to Lugano, the train goes through the famous Gotthard tunnel and keeps you entertained with some stories about the history of the tunnel and the Gotthard Railways while passing through it.
After exiting the tunnel, it passes by Bellinzona, famous for the three medieval and now UNESCO World Heritage-listed castles, before reaching Lugano.

To travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express with the Swiss Travel Pass, you only need to purchase a reservation for the train. You can hop on to the boat since it does not require a reservation.

Popular Museums and Cruises discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass

Swiss Museum of Transport - 30% discount

Switzerland’s most visited museum in Lucerne will be a day well spent with the family. This museum provides education and entertainment for all, regardless of age. It showcases the history of all types of transport ( road, air, rail and space) but that is definitely not all it offers.

The Swiss Transport Museum also houses a planetarium, a cinema with the country’s largest screen and the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, a fun and interactive activity that takes you through the history and process of chocolate making….and yes, you get to taste some in the end.

You get an almost 30% discount on the Swiss Transport Museum with the Swiss Travel Pass. Children get attractive discounts too.

Chillon Castle

Perfectly perched on an outcrop along the shores of Lake Geneva is the Chillon Castle; Switzerland’s most visited monument. A short bus ride from Montreux will get you to the castle in 20 minutes. Visit its dungeons, storage rooms, banquet halls and more with an audio-guided tour. The castle was also the inspiration behind Lord Byron’s famous poem The Prisoner of Chillon.

The Chillon Castle is Free with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Chillon Castle

One of the prettiest lakes you can cruise on is Lake Lucerne, and the luxury yacht MS Saphir takes the experience a notch higher.

A one-hour Saphir Panoramic Yacht Cruise takes you past the iconic Chapel Bridge, the Meggenhorn Castle and the Richard Wagner Museum.

As it glides along the pristine lake, you get great panoramic views of peaks like Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Mount Pilatus. You can opt for a snack or beverage from the snack bar and relax on the open-air top deck or the unique water-level aqua terrace.

You get an almost 45% discount on the Saphir Panoramic Cruise with the Swiss Travel Pass. Children get attractive discounts too.

Hope the above highlighted mountains, trains and museums give you a good idea of the top Swiss Travel Pass discounts you shouldn’t miss and help you to budget your trip to Switzerland.
Of course, this is just a glimpse of what the Swiss Travel Pass offers. With all public transport, mountain railways and over 500 museums covered, the complete list of the benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass is truly impressive.

Why wait? Start your journey and unlock the benefits by purchasing your Swiss Travel Pass here.