My sister and I are taking our girls to Europe this summer. I used the Swiss Pass last summer with my husband and loved it. My question is: Can we get the "deal" of 2 for 1 being sisters with different last names and still have all three of our daughters travel free with us? (They are 9, 10, & 12)
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9109 posts
FYI, The 2 for 1 deal is not available for travel between June 1-Aug 31. But if you qualify, it doesn't matter if you have different last names. Only thing that matters is that you and your sister travel together at all times. All the details can be found here: http://www.swisstravelsystem.ch/en/content/2-for-1-offer If you decided to purchase, tell the site that you live in the UK. If you say USA you will be redirected to Rail Europe which doesn't appear to offer the deal.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17249 posts
And if you are going during the summer months when the 2 for1 deal does not apply, you and youngster can still get the Saver price, which applies to any pass for two or more people traveling together. That is a 15% discount off full price on Swiss and Flex passes.
Posted by
Carlsbad, California, usa
87 posts
I found the RailEurope does seem to offer the 2 for 1 but says travel valid until end of May only.. does not mention Sept-Nov unless I am missing something..
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17249 posts
RailEurope is not selling the fall two for one passes yet. Neither is the Rick Steves rail pass section. You could call them and ask when they will be offered. You can buy it now from the Swiss Travel System, but they won't send it to you until 2 or 3 weeks ahead of the start date for the pass.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9109 posts
Good news that RE is offering the deal. They weren't at the beginning of this month so I had to order it from the Swiss site for my May trip. Shipping was 21 CHF:( But I still come out ahead. I would wait until RE starts offering the fall deal, you should pay less in S&H.