Hi,
We are planning a trip to Switzerland and Italy including the following:
1. Geneva
2. Interlaken + Jungfrau
3. Florence and around
Our base will be in Bern and we are planning a 3-day outing to Florence. Given this, what would be the best rail pass option?
Do not assume a rail pass would be the best option, especially for Italy where tickets are cheap.
It will probably be worth it to get a Swiss half price card, especially as this gives you half price on the Jungfrau route as well. It may be worth getting a full Swiss Pass, depending on how much train travel you do.
For Italy, just buy advance purchase tickets to and from Florence. If you have the Swiss ½ price card, that gives you ½ price to the border, and full (Italian) price from the border to Florence.
Why are you basing yourself in Bern? Why not somewhere in the Jungfrau area?
Thanks! Bern because we've got family there.
