Bernina Express, SwitzerlandIf your InterRail pass is valid in Switzerland, you can get discounted boat trips as well as other great offers.
Show your InterRail pass to receive your discount or special offer or contact the specific company in advance. The benefits apply during the validity of your pass, whereas free travel only is valid during travel days.
Trains
SBB lounge

Holders of a 1st class InterRail pass have free access to the SBB lounge in Zürich HB train station.
Cruise the stunning lakes of Switzerland
Lake Geneva, SwitzerlandInterRail pass holders get a 50% discount on the following boat services:
- BLS boat services on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun
- BSG boat services on Lake Biel and on the river Aare between Biel and Solothurn
- CGN boat services on Lake Geneva
- SGV boat services on Lake Luzerne
- URh boat services on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen
- ZSG boat services on Lake Zurich
Just show your InterRail pass before you get on the boat to receive your discount.
Experience breathtaking scenery on Lake Constance
Lake Constance, SwitzerlandInterRail pass holders receive a 50% discount on Lake Constance boat trips operated by SBS, BSB and ÖBB (from May to October).
Booking information
Currently, the InterRail discount is available only in person. Present your InterRail pass at the dock when you make your reservation.
Fore more information contact the BSB by e-mail, call + 49 7531 3640 389 or visit the BSB website (for now only available in German).
Get ready for a spectacular journey on the Wilhelm Tell Express
View of Locarno, SwitzerlandInterRail pass holders pay only the reservation fee (starting at €39) for the following routes through mountains, valleys, over Lake Geneva and more:
- Luzerne – Locarno
- Luzerne – Lugano
Reservations for Wilhelm Tell Express are compulsory and can be made by phone (+41 51 225-7800). Make sure you mention your Eurail pass. You can also make a reservation on the Wilhelm Tell Express website. Mentioin your Eurail pass in the 'Comment' field.
Experience a breathtaking ride on the Bernina Express
Bernina Express, SwitzerlandA train ride so breathtaking, the route itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Present your InterRail pass and pay only a small reservation fee (CHF 12.00 in summer and CHF 9.00 in winter) to travel through mountains and glaciers, up steep inclines and through 55 tunnels, from the snowy Alps to the balmy palm tree regions of Italy in only four hours.
Routes
- Chur – Tirano (Italy) – Lugano (Italy)
- St. Moritz – Tirano (Italy) – Lugano (Italy)
Booking information
Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. Contact the SBB by e-mail or call +41 81 288 65 65 to reserve your seats.
Additional information
The Bernina Express train travels only to Tirano. There you continue to Lugano on the Bernina Express bus. Please note that this bus is not included in your discount offer.
Enjoy beautiful panoramic views on your way to the top of mountain Pilatus
Mt Pilatus, SwitzerlandInterRail pass holders get a 30% discount on the routes:
- Kriens – Pilatus Kulm (cableway)
- Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm (cogwheel railway)
Just show your InterRail pass at the ticket desk to receive your discount.
Switzerland rail passes
- InterRail Global Pass
valid in 30 countries - InterRail Switzerland Pass
valid in Switzerland












