Hi - we are flying into Geneva, spending 4 nights in Chamonix (multiple day hikes including day trip to Courmayeur), then transferring to Wengen.
Is there a train/lift pass that covers all of these? If not, what combination should we purchase?
After Wengen we are heading down to Nice/Marseille (by train as well).
Thank you!
Sorry for the snarky language, but, all of these what?
It sounds like you have 3 potential train segments, divided between France and
Switzerland.
And train is not the most efficient way to go from GVA to Chamonix, so unless you
are wanting the scenic route, you actually have 2 train trips.
I would consider using the bus or shuttle (that choice depends a bit on how many
of you there are) between Geneva and Cham, leaving you with 2 train rides, unless
I am missing something in your itinerary description. For 2 individual trips (esp since
you don't say when you will go to Nice) I think you just buy 2 tickets. A pass is probably
not worth it for 2 trips.
Hi! Not snarky at all. I'm an amateur (and also I wasn't very clear in my query). I see there are lots of ways to get up to Wengen and other hill towns. They all require either a cog train or cable car. Our travel from the airport will be by bus, as you mentioned! So I suppose I'm considering buying the Jungfrau Travel Pass. I'll have to cost that out. Thank you for your reply! It helped clarify my planning.
How many days in Wengen?
It will be a long slog to get from Chamonix to Marseille, 9 hours at least with many train changes.
I'd suggest getting a Half Fare Card as well, as you get a discount on the Jungfrau Travel Pass with that plus discount for all the travel to the Swiss Border. Buy a nonrefundable discount ticket for Geneva or Basel to Marseille.
Thank you! I wasn't aware of the Half Fare card.
The Half Fare Card costs 120 CHF and is good for 30 days.
https://www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/tickets/guests-abroad/swiss-half-fare-card.html
