The OSTWIND Day Pass serves as the perfect ticket to embark on your adventure within the OSTWIND public transport network in Switzerland. Created specifically for day trips and spontaneous outings, this pass provides a convenient as well as an affordable way to travel across the whole of the Ostwind region, based on the zones that you have selected for your journey.
The OSTWIND Day Pass primarily comes in two varieties, namely the ‘regular day pass’ and the ‘9 AM day pass’. The regular day pass is only valid for one calendar day until 5 AM the following day, allowing you to enjoy unlimited travel within the purchased zones. On the other hand, the 9 AM day pass offers a cheaper way to travel, where your ticket validity starts at 9 AM on the day of purchase and remains valid until 5 AM the following day. This is indeed a great option for those who are planning to start their tour later in the day. Additionally, discounts are also provided when you purchase multiple passes, especially if you are traveling in groups.
Having said that, if you are looking to get your hands on an OSTWIND Day Pass, then our all-inclusive guide can help you make your purchase seamlessly without any headaches.
Types of Tickets and Cost
The OSTWIND Day Pass starts at 6.60 CHF (Swiss Franc) for 2nd class and 11.60 CHF for 1st class, with the fare for children being 5.40 CHF and 9.40 CHF for 2nd and 1st classes, respectively. This cost is only for exploring one zone, and if you are planning to explore all the available zones, then the cost goes up to 63.60 CHF and 111.20 CHF for the 2nd and 1st classes, respectively. Similarly, prices for children’s tickets go up to 31.80 CHF and 55.60 CHF for the 2nd and 1st classes, respectively.
On the other hand, if you are looking to opt for multi-day passes, especially if you have a large group traveling, then you can benefit from an 8 per cent discount. Each multi-day pass comes with six individual tickets and must be stamped and validated for each individual passenger before starting the journey.
Multi-day passes start at 36.40 CHF for 2nd class and go up to 350 CHF (for all zones), while 1st class tickets start at 63.80 CHF and go up to 611.60 CHF. Children’s multi-day passes start at 29.80 CHF for 2nd class and go up to 175 CHF, while for 1st class, the cost starts at 51.80 CHF and goes up to 305.80 CHF.
How to Buy Your Pass Online
If you are ready to make a purchase for your OSTWIND Day Pass, either online or via authorized sales outlets, then be sure to follow the recommended steps below.
Purchasing on Web
- Start by first heading over to the official website here.
- On the landing page, select your departure and arrival destinations, along with any specific route that you want to follow. Also, you need to state your date and time of travel, because your ticket validity will be based on the same.
- Once you have selected your desired route, you will be asked to enter the passenger details. These include the passenger’s first and last name, date of birth (based on which you can obtain discounts), and whether you will be accompanying a pet or a bike. Keep in mind that you can add the details of as many passengers as you want.
- After that, you will have the option to select either 1st class or 2nd class tickets, along with either a one-way or a round-trip ticket. And based on your selections, the final price of your ticket will be showcased on your screen.
- In the next step, you will be asked to enter your preferred email address, which will be used as the primary method for communication.
- Finally, you will be asked to pay for your chosen ticket(s), which you can do instantly using your debit or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express). Additional payment options may also be present during checkout.
Once you have made your payment successfully, the tickets (in digitized form) will be sent to your provided email address, which will then need to be validated before starting the journey.
Purchasing via Sales Outlets
- Before you can make your purchase, you need to find a nearby OSTWIND sales outlet, which you can do by visiting the official website.
- Select your preferred region and province, and the online system will showcase the location of the authorized sales outlet along with its operating hours.
- Once you have found your preferred outlet, head over there to make your OSTWIND Day Pass ticket purchase.
- At the store, state the route you will be traveling and the number of tickets you are planning to buy. Additionally, you also need to state the details of the passengers who will be traveling.
- After that, you need to state whether any pet(s) or bike(s) will be accompanied by the traveling bunch, based on which the final price of the ticket will vary.
- Finally, pay the requisite fees on the spot and collect your tickets therein. However, keep in mind that you have to validate the tickets before starting the journey.
