Is this rail pass worth it? Do the maths.
Rail passes are sold as the easy option, but ordinary tickets or a discount card are often cheaper. We compare them with official fares for real trips, show when every price was checked, and link to the source.
Countries
Switzerland
A calculator with official SBB fares, plus guides to Jungfraujoch, Zermatt, the Glacier and Bernina Express, airport transfers and luggage.
Covers: Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, Swiss Half Fare Card, Saver Day Pass. Prices last checked 27 October 2026.
More countries are in preparation. We add a country only when its fares can be checked against official sources.
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How we work
- Official fares only, from the railways and tourist boards themselves, each with a date and a link.
- Honest verdicts. If tickets or a discount card beat the pass, we say so.
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