Everything you need to know about Tell-Pass

Tell-Pass is the key to unlocking the beauty and adventure of Central Switzerland, giving you the freedom and flexibility to explore the region however you want. Whether you are looking to hop onto a train, ride a bus, or transport via mountain cable cars, this travel pass provides you with an all-access ticket that you can utilize at your own pace.

With Tell-Pass, you can bid adieu to purchasing multiple tickets or worrying about schedules. This single pass grants you unlimited travel on public transportation within the Lake Lucerne region, including trains, buses, boats, and numerous aerial cableways. It also opens doors to exploring breathtaking sights, be it enjoying a scenic boat cruise on Lake Lucerne or traversing rustic and charming towns accessible by trains. In addition to being your travel buddy, the Tell-Pass is a godsend for visitors who want to explore Central Switzerland on a budget. And the good news is that the more days you stay, the lower the daily rate.

Additionally, the Tell-Pass helps travelers save money by offering discounts and special deals with participating businesses, further stretching their travel budget. So, if you are looking to make the most of what Tell-Pass has to offer, then our in-depth guide is just what you need to make your first purchase.

What are the Types of Tickets and Cost

Contrary to popular belief, the Tell-Pass is an easy-to-use pass, and its pricing structure further reflects its simplicity.

There are currently two types of Tell-Pass, namely Summer Tell-Pass and Winter Tell-Pass. The summer season starts from the 1st of April every year until the 31st of October, while the winter edition starts on the 1st of November and lasts until the 31st of March.

The Summer Season Tell-Pass starts at 190 CHF, or Swiss Franc, for 2 days of unlimited travel and goes up to 340 CHF for 10 days. On the other hand, the Winter Season Tell-Pass starts at 120 CHF for 2 days of unlimited travel and goes up to 260 CHF for 10 days. All the aforementioned prices are for adult tickets.

For children aged between 6 and 16 years, the price per ticket is 30 CHF, whether the stay is 2 days or up to 10 days. However, tickets for kids are only valid when bought together with an adult Tell-Pass. Alternatively, Tell-Pass users who are looking to bring their furry pets with them can purchase a separate ticket for just 30 CHF.

Additionally, it should be known that none of the aforementioned ticket prices are valid for groups, schools, or clubs, and the Tell-Pass is personal and non-transferable. To learn more about the Tell-Pass route network, click here.

How to Buy Your Pass Online or Offline

Presently, there are two major ways through which you can get your hands on Tell-Pass – either through the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) online shop or offline via various retail channels.

Steps for each of the processes have been provided below.

If Buying Online..

1. Start the process by first visiting the official website here.
2. On the landing page, select the type of season for which you want to book your pass – either summer or winter. The ticket prices will change based on your selection.
3. Once you have done that, choose the number of days you prefer to stay and then select the corresponding ‘Ticket’ option beside it.
4. You will then be redirected to SBB’s official website, where you will need to complete the purchase.
5. First, you need to set your validity start date. For instance, if you are planning to start your journey on the 1st of May 2024, then select 01.05.2024 as your validity starting date.
6. In the next step, select the number of days you want to stay. And based on that, the ticket price will change.
7. After that, select ‘To The Offer’, and you will be required to sign in to your Swiss Pass account. However, you can also continue as a guest account.
8. Once done, enter the name of the passenger who is traveling, along with his or her date of birth and any accompanying entities (dogs or bikes).
9. After that, click on ‘Accept’ and you will be asked to make the online payment for your ticket.
10. Once your payment is successfully transacted, you will receive a confirmation message with the tickets at your email address. You can then choose to print out your tickets or show them digitally whenever you travel.

If Buying Offline..

If you are not comfortable shopping online, then you can explore this alternative, as explained in the steps below.

1. First, you need to find an authorized sales outlet for Tell-Pass in Switzerland. To do that, visit here.
2. On the landing page, browse through your preferred region names and look for the sales outlet that you want to visit. The address for each outlet will be provided there-in.
3. Once you have selected the outlet that you want to visit, head over there.
4. At the shop, purchase your Tell-Pass by providing the names of the travelers, their birth dates, accompanying entity (children, dogs, or bikes), and the number of days of stay. Additionally, provide the starting date of your ticket validity.
5. Finally, make your relevant Tell-Pass purchase and start your enchanting journey right away.

For any additional queries or assistance, you can get in touch with Tell-Pass customer care team via phone at +41 (0)41 227 17 17 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, you can fill out the online contact form.