Swiss Family Card (Cheaper For Kids)

Swiss Family Card

The Swiss Family Card is a great way to save money when traveling with kids in Switzerland. It allows for free or discount travel for children in Switzerland.

Find out all the details about the Swiss Family Card below.

What Does The Swiss Family Card Provide?

By using the Swiss Family Card, children between the ages of 6 and 16 travel for free when accompanied by a parent traveling with a valid ticket. On top of this, even when not accompanied by an adult, your children can still travel with a 50% discount with the Swiss Family Card.

If you have children under 6 they automatically travel with you for free even without a Swiss Family Card

How Much Does A Swiss Family Card Cost?

A Swiss Family Card is free of card and is used in addition to a regular ticket or pass when you are traveling in Switzerland.

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Where Can You Buy A Swiss Family Card?

A Swiss Family Card can be obtained free of charge when you purchase any other form of Swiss Travel Ticket. You can request one either

  • when you buy your Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card online
  • at any manned Swiss Railway station when you arrive in Switzerland

How Old Can Children Travel Free With A Swiss Family Card?

Your child must be under the age of 16 in order to travel for free with a Swiss Family Card. Children under the age of six travel for free even without a Swiss Family Card.

Your child must be accompanied by a parent in order for them to travel for free in this way. Otherwise, they will have to pay 50% of the ticket price.

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Written by Ashley Faulkes
As a twenty-year resident of Switzerland, I am passionate about exploring every nook and cranny of this beautiful country, I spend my days deep in the great Swiss outdoors, and love to share these experiences and insights with fellow travel enthusiasts.

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