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Using Eurail Global pass for local transport in Lucerne, Switzerland

  • 19 February 2024
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Hello, We are renting a place in Rothenburg a little aways from Lucerne that requires bus travel. Does Eurail global pass cover local bus and train travel? Does showing the pass from the Railplanner app enough or is there a ticket buying process involved?

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Best answer by Hektor 19 February 2024, 20:41

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The local train from Rothenburg Station to Luzern is included, bus travel isn’t.

You just do need to show your railpass.

When going by bus, you’d need a normal ticket.

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Buses are not included. Trains would be but if you’re only going to Lucerne it won’t be worth using a pass day. Of course if you’re going further it will be good value.

A day pass for Rothenburg - Lucerne (Zone 10) costs 9.60 CHF full fare. It includes unlimited travel on buses and trains in that area. Network map : https://passepartout.ch/liniennetz-tarifzonen/

Seat reservations aren’t a thing in Switzerland, whether on regional or long-distance trains. Simply log (on Rail Planner) the train before boarding, hop on and sit wherever you want. Train ends are generally less busy.

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