Last updated: March 17, 2026
1. What is Swiss Fare Check?
Swiss Fare Check is a comparison tool that helps travelers estimate whether Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, Swiss Half Fare Card, Jungfrau VIP Pass, or individual route tickets may be better for their itinerary.
2. Is this an official SBB or Swiss government website?
No. Swiss Fare Check is an independent website and is not affiliated with SBB, Swiss Travel System, Jungfrau Railways, or any government authority.
3. Are the prices guaranteed to be accurate?
No. Prices on this site are estimates based on the fares and inputs you enter, plus the fare rules built into the calculator. Actual prices, discounts, and route coverage may change depending on season, operator policy, exchange timing, reservation rules, and ticket conditions.
Always verify final prices on official websites before booking.
4. Where should I check official prices?
You should confirm prices on official sources such as:
5. Why do I need to enter route fares manually?
Some routes, mountain railways, seasonal products, and operator-specific fares vary depending on class, season, promotion, and booking conditions. Manual input gives you more flexibility and makes the comparison tool more practical across different itineraries.
6. What does “free route” mean?
A “free route” means the calculator treats that route as fully covered by your selected pass, so the fare is set to CHF 0 automatically.
7. What does “discounted route” mean?
A “discounted route” means your selected pass or card may reduce the fare, but the route is not fully free. The calculator then applies the built-in discount rule to the fare you entered.
8. What is the Swiss Family Card?
Swiss Family Card is a benefit that allows children aged 6 to under 16 to travel free with a parent holding a valid Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex, subject to the applicable official rules.
You should still verify the current official policy before travel.
9. Why are child and infant fares separate?
Because they are not always treated the same. In many cases infants may travel free, while child fares may follow different rules depending on the operator, pass, or route.
10. Does this site store my inputs?
The site may save calculator selections in your browser’s local storage so your recent state can remain available after refresh or revisit. This is primarily for convenience.
11. Do I need to create an account?
No. You can use the calculator without creating an account.
12. Does this site sell tickets?
No. Swiss Fare Check is a comparison and planning tool only. It does not directly sell transport tickets or passes.
13. I found a bug or a wrong route rule. How can I report it?
Please send details by email to:
If possible, include:
14. Can I support this site?
Yes. If you find the site helpful, you may support it through the developer support link provided on the site.
15. Can this site replace official booking guidance?
No. This site is meant to help with rough comparison and planning. Official booking rules, transport validity maps, operator policies, and final prices should always take priority.