With an excellent rail network and public transportation, Switzerland is a country which is easy to visit. The Swiss Half Fare Card offers a 50% discount for one month of travel.
From AU$185 
Swiss Travel System
Swiss Travel System Swiss Half Fare Card
- Offers 50% discount to use trains, buses, boats and public transportations in 75 cities.
- Children under 16 travel for free.
Overview
Discover Switzerland by trains, buses, boats and scenic mountain trains.
Bernina Express Scenic Train.
Customer feedback Half Fare card a good option 
« For Switzerland the half fare card is a great option if spending time around Interlaken as this area does not accept Eurail passes. The half fare card works throughout Switzerland for a month? or more. IT saved us heaps. »
« For Switzerland the half fare card is a great option if spending time around Interlaken as this area does not accept Eurail passes. The half fare card works throughout Switzerland for a month? or more. IT saved us heaps. »John F
How does it work?
Rail Passes in 3 steps
1. Pick the right rail pass
Rail passes are available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 country combinations for extensive travel on the national rail networks. Going for an extended trip? Try the Eurail Global Pass offering rail travel in 28 different countries.
Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service, First or Second, selected and the number of rail travel days.
2. Reserve your seats
Most trains in Switzerland do not require reservations. You can simply board with your rail pass and take any open seat.
3. Activate and travel
Your pass was pre-validated at the time of booking, it is now valid for use for the duration you selected. You're all set and ready to explore.
Benefits
More than just trains
Main discounts and bonuses in Swiss Half Fare Card
- 50% discount when travelling on board trains, buses and boats.
- 50% discount when using urban public transport in 75 towns.
- Free travel for children under 16, accompanied by a parent, holder of a Swiss Family Card.
Travel forum
From our travel community
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The Swiss Rail Travel Pass and the Swiss Rail Travel Pass + Half Fare Card both name the following benefit:[ul][li]50% discount with the Swiss Travel Pass on Cable cars and Mountain trains not included in the Swiss travel System range of (...) Sherri L. | 2 de agostu de 2015 answered | 1 Comments Montreux and milan day trips with the eurail select pass Hi
We are a family of 2 adults and a 7 year old. Were travelling to Switzerland and Italy and have planned the following train journeys:
[ul][li] Geneva to Montreux one way (Switzerland)[/li][li] Montreux to Zermatt return (...) Liza L. | 21 de ochobre de 2014 answered | 5 Comments How do i purchase a ticket with my swiss half fare card? card? I have already purchased a Swiss Half fare card. I now wish to purchase a ticket and reserve seats on a train from Geneva to Murren but I can't see where to do this and get the Half fare (...) Steven C. | 1u de mayu de 2014 answered | 0 Comments Glacier express with swiss half fare card I am travelling to Switzerland in July 2014.
We wish to purchase a Swiss Half Fare Card and then purchase the Glacier Express tickets at half price but the Rail Europe web site doesn't seem to allow me to do this.
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FAQ
Common Questions, Simple Answers
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Q. Will there be shower facilities on the train?
A. Showers facilities are generally not offered on trains in Europe.
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Q. How do we get on a train?
A. Train stations in Europe are very traveler friendly. Once arriving to the station there are large Departure and Arrival Boards located in the center of the most stations. Match the train number and departure time on your reservation / ticket to the train number listed on the departure board. Once you have found your train on the Departure Board, you will find a platform number where your train will be departing from.
Upon arriving to your platform you will notice that each car (also known as a coach) number on the train is clearly indicated on the side of each coach. Check your reservation / ticket for your car/coach number. You notice the class of service will also be listed in addition to the car/coach number on the side of the train.
Once onboard the train, you will find that similar to an airplane each seat is clearly labeled with a number. Match the seat number on your reservation / ticket number to seat number in the train car / coach.
Train stations in Europe have international pictograms that are easy to understand and are used in international airports. These pictograms will assist you once you arrive to the station.
If you still have difficulty in finding your train, the stations staff can always help point you in the right direction. -
Q. Can a seat reservation be made with a 2nd Class ticket?
A. Yes.
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Q. Is a railpass valid for travel on city transportation systems?
A. In most cases, railpasses are not accepted on city transportation systems such as buses and subways. Passes will generally cover local commuter trains that are above ground.
The exception to this is the Swiss Pass, which is valid for transportation in 37 Swiss cities.
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Q. What are the main destinations Lyria trains connect to?
A. TGV Lyria offers direct, high speed services between Paris-Gare de Lyon, Dijon and cities such as Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Neuchatel, Bern and Zurich. During winter, TGV Lyria snow train connects you directly from Paris to the charming resorts of the canton of Vaud (including Château-d’Oex, Leysin, Les Diablerets and Villars) and Valais (Verbier, CransMontana, Leukerbad, Saas-Fee and Zermatt, among others).
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Q. Is it easy to find stations in European Cities, where are they located?
A. Train stations in Europe are very accessible and easy to find. Although the physical train station addresses are generally not listed, the stations are centrally located within the city and accessible with the cities public transportation system or taxi.
Check with hotel concierge to give you the best directions from your hotel. Taxi drivers know how to get your to your station fast and worry free. -
Q. Is a railpass transferable to another person in the event the passholder is not able to travel?
A. Passes are non-transferable as travelers name appears on the Railpass, and are valid for 6 months from date of purchase, which offers you the opportunity to reschedule your trip.
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Q. Do you offer discounts to students with an international student identification card?
A. No, but we do offer discounted rate for many of our tickets and passes for Youth passengers. To qualify for a Youth Pass, you must be under age 28 on the first day of travel.
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Q. What is a Eurail select pass?
A. A Eurail Select Pass offers you unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3, 4 or 5 adjoining countries that are connected by train or ship. These countries are to be chosen from a list of 24 participating countries.
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Q. Is Eurostar included with my railpass?
A. No, travel on Eurostar requires a separate ticket. However, many rail passes include discounted rates for the Eurostar called a Passholder fare. To see a list of passes that allow these fares select "details" when viewing fares with a pass.
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