Swiss Family Card​

Children up to their 16th birthday travel free of charge on public transport when accompanied by a parent holding a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card.​ ​

Free Swiss Family Card with the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card ​

Make Switzerland the perfect family-friendly destination with a free Swiss Family Card!

Area of validity​

Children travel for free on Swiss public transport within the validity area of the Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card.​

  • Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat​
  • Unlimited travel on panoramic trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)​
  • Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities​
  • Valid for one month from the date of issue
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Discounts​

Elevate family travel experiences with the Swiss Family Card, which also offers valuable discounts on excursions.

  • Free travel on mountain experiences, provided that accompanying parents hold the required tickets​
  • Up to 50% discount on SBB RailAway offers
Mountain Experiences

Free museums​

With an accompanying parent holding a Swiss Travel Pass, the Swiss Family Card acts as a museum pass.

  • Free admission to more than 500 Swiss museums
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Further information

  • Seat reservation and/or supplement is required on certain panoramic routes such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Palm Express.

  • Children under 6 years of age travel free of charge.

  • Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday not accompanied by a parent pay half price or the minimum fare for their tickets.

  • The use of a Swiss Family Card requires permanent residence outside of Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein.

  • The Swiss Family Card is available as an electronic ticket.

Prices

Validity: 01.01.2026 – 31.12.2026

Swiss Family Card

1 month

Free of charge

With the Swiss Family Card, children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday travel free on public transport throughout Switzerland when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card.

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