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Switzerland
2008 Rail Passes
Traveling to France or Austria or Germany too?
Then check out these 2 country Eurail passes.
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Swiss
Flexi Pass
Swiss Consecutive Day Pass
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Switzerland is a small
expensive country where a railpass can save you money --particularly
if you plan to do scenic train rides. In addition, if you are traveling with
another person and plan to take lots of trains, lifts, and boats, the
Swiss Flexi railpasses are usually the best
value. You may purchase a second-class pass at any age. Passes are available
in consecutive and flexi versions and are Free
for children under the age of 16 who are traveling with parents. Saver passes
are a great deal for 2 or more people traveling together.
For a few days in Switzerland,
your Selectpass or Eurailpass is fine. It can
get you discounts on some lifts and mountain trains and free boat trips on
Swiss lakes. Those who are traveling through France +Italy or Spain will
want to add a Combo pass to your Swiss pass.
For information re. city
public transportation and shuttles to and from airports within Switzerland
go to TERC's Guide to
Switzerland
Check
point to point ticket prices for popular
train trips and timetables
Swiss
Saver Pass prices are based on 2 or more
people traveling together. They come in Consecutive
day and Flexi versions. These recently replaced
the old "twin Pass"
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Scenic Swiss Rail Route
Map
Swiss Rail Map
With ALL Swiss Passes,
Children who are under the age of 16
years and traveling with a parent -- travel
free. Children not traveing with a parent and who are age 6-15 years
pay half the adult fare. Children under 6 years of age travel
free. Request a free pass when your order adult passes.
Get Free Itinerary Planning
Assistance when you order your Pass from TERC .
or
Check out oursample
Itineraries
for
some great sight seeing suggestions!
Swiss
Flexipass
2008 Flexipass
now functions as a half-fare card on off days. updated 1
May 2008
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Pass
Type
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1st
cl Indvidual
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1st
cl Saver
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2nd
cl Individual
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2nd
cl Saver
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3 days in 1 month
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$315
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$268
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$210
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$179
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4 days in 1 month
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$380
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$323
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$253
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$216
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5 days in 1 month
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$446
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$380
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$297
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$533
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6 days in 1 month
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$508
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$423
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$338
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$288
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Pass
Protection
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$17 (per/pass
2-5people
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$10 for individuals
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$17
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Pass Covers all trains, boats, buses, 400 Swiss museums, and buses
in Liechtenstein. 50% discount on high mountain rides. Saver prices are per
person for 2 or more traveling together. Youth passes are for travelers under
age 26 only. See Swiss Family Card for kids. All Swiss passes are also available
in major train stations.
Order
pass by Phone or FAX with information on
Country Pass Order Form Phone
TERC at 808 395-2083 or e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com
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Swiss
Consecutive Day Passes cover all trains, boats and buses with
25% off on the high mountain rides. Discounted Saver passes are for two or
more people traveling together. (Partners must travel together at all times).
Optional Add Ons
Glacier
Express
Jungfraujoch
Shilthorn / Pia
Gloria*
Mount
Pilatus*
Bernina
Express*
Chocolate
Train
Montreux
- Gruyers - Broc Fabrique - Montreux.
Golden Pass
Line
William Tell
Express
(*Available only in conjunction with a Swiss Pass, Swiss Flexipass, Swiss
Saverpass, Swiss Saver Flexipass or Swiss Youth
Pass.)
Order
pass by Phone or FAX with information on
Country Pass Order Form
Phone TERC at 808
395-2083 or e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com
Swiss
Card
is a one-month Half-Fare
Travel Card which gives you 50% off all Swiss railways, lake
steamers, and postal buses and most mountain lifts .
You also get a round-trip train fare into and out
of Switzerland by the most direct route..
Card
is Only Available in America. . updated 1
May 2008
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Pass
Type
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Adult
First Class
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Adult
Second Class
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1 month, 1 round trip
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$214
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$159
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Pass
Protection
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$10
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$10
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Please Note: Children who travel with a parent and are under 16
years of age are free. Children not traveling with a parent who are 6-15
years of age; 50% discount off 2nd class, 40% off 1st class. Children under
6 years of age are free. Prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to
change.
If you have questions
about any of these passes, please phone TERC at 808 395-2083 or e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com
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Swiss
Consecutive Day Pass
2008 . updated 1
May 2008
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Pass
Type
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1st
cl Individual
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1st
cl Saver
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1st
cl Youth
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2nd
cl Individual
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2nd
cl Saver
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2nd
cl Youth
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4 consecutive days
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$332
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$283
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$249
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$222
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$189
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$167
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8 consecutive days
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$472
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$402
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$354
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$315
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$268
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$237
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15 consecutive days
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$576
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$490
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$432
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$384
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$327
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$288
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22 consecutive days
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$668
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$568
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$501
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$446
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$380
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$335
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1 month consecutive
days
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$742
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$631
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$557
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$496
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$422
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$372
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Pass
Protection
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$17 (per/pass
2-5people
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$10 for individuals
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Pass Covers all trains, boats, buses, 400 Swiss museums, and buses
in Liechtenstein. 50% discount on high mountain rides. Saver prices are per
person for 2 or more traveling together. Youth passes are for travelers under
age 26 only. See Swiss Family Card for kids. All Swiss passes are also available
in major train stations.
Order
pass by Phone or FAX with information on
Country Pass Order Form
Phone TERC at 808
395-2083 or e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com
Bonuses
with all these Passes.
Swiss
Transfer Ticket gives you a round-trip
train fare into and out of the country by the most direct route.. Only Available
in America. . updated 1 May 2008
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Pass
Type
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Adult
First Class
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Adult
Second Class
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1 month, 1 round trip
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$164
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$108
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Pass
Protection
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$10
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$10
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If you have questions
about any of these passes, please phone TERC at 808 395-2083 or e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com
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Swiss Family Card
The Swiss Family Card
allows children under 16 to travel free with their parents. Based on the
validity of the parent's ticket or pass, this works even on the high mountain
routes. The Swiss Family Card is available for 20 SF at major Swiss train
stations, but you can request a free Swiss Family Card when you order
any Adult Swiss Pass or Swiss Card in the USA.
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Swiss Chocolate Train Ride in a Pullman
"Belle Epoque" carriage vitage 1915 or the ultramodern panorama car. Enjoy
stunning views of the vineyards surrounding Montreaux and medieval Gruyeres
and continue to Broc, where the chocolate factory is marvelously situated
between Lake
Gruyères and the Alps.
Swiss
"CHOCOLATE TRAIN" ROUTE: Montreux
- Gruyers - Broc Fabrique - Montreux.
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Pass
Type
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Reservation
Fee
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Service is from June through
October
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Service available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for June, September
and October
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Service available Monday thru Friday for July and August
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$31
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Reservation fee includes:
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1st class train travel from Montreux to
Gruyères and Broc Factory, then return to Montreux
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Seat reservation in either a Pullman Belle Epoque or panoramic car
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Complimentary coffee and croissants on the train
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Bus from and to Gruyères train station
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Admission into cheese factory and into castle in Gruyères
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Film presentation, factory visit and chocolate sampling at the
Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory.
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Train departs from Montreux on the Swiss Riviera, ascends to Gruyeres,
home of the famous Gruyeres cheese, continues on to Broc where the Nestle
Chocolate factory is situated between Lake Gruyere and the Swiss Apls, then
returns to Montreux.
Only valid with a 1st class Swiss Pass,
Swiss Flexi Pass, Swiss Saver
Pass, Swiss Saver Flexipass,
Eurailpass and Eurail
Selectpass (including Switzerland) (reservation is additional and
compulsory).
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Swiss Trains and Lifts Covered and Not Covered
by Eurailpasses
Scenic Train Routes
The best scenic rides
that are covered by Eurail/Selectpass and
Swiss passes:
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Geneva to Brig
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Montreux to Spiez "Golden
Pass" (reservation is required)
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Interlaken to Luzern
(Lucerne)
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Chur, Switzerland to Tirano,
Italy "Bernina Express" (reservation required, through TERC with pass or
ticket orders, or do locally)
The following private
trains are not covered by
Eurail or
Selectpass they are
covered by Swiss railpasses. Costs listed here are approximate
& 2nd class. The most important are:
If you have questions
about any of these passes, please e-mail:
tercmele@aol.com or phone TERC
at 808 395-2083
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