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| [Info updated January 2010, but only some 2010 prices were available at that time, so many prices below are still 2008 or 2009 prices.]
One Month Half-Fare Card
The simplest pass is the one-month version of the half-fare card (halbtax / demi-tarif) which costs 99 CHF. As the name suggests, it is good for a 50% discount on nearly all boats, trains and post-buses in the country, special prices on some cable cars, and discounts on most city buses and trams, and it applies for both 2nd class and 1st class tickets. If your visitors need a pass for more than one month or will visit more than once during the year then they should also consider the one-year version of the half-fare card for 150 CHF. These can be purchased at most train stations and from agents outside of Switzerland. Contrary to popular opinion, the one-year version IS available to everyone, including non-residents, for the same price. | |
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One month card now (2011) CHF 110, full year card CHF 165. If, like me, you come annually for more than a month you might consider two or three year cards, at CHF 300 and 400 respectively.