Saver day pass and children ticket

Right Person

We are 4 adults and one children (less than 16 yrs). We are buying 4 half fare cards, so we will get Swiss family card free of charge. To travel by any sbb train including Glacier express, can we (4 of us) buy 4 Saver day passes with reduction (half fare card) and my kid (<16 yrs) can travel with us free with the Swiss family card?

RolandP

Hello Right Person

Yes, your understanding is correct.

The Saver Day Passes as well as the Swiss Family Card are not only valid on SBB trains yet on more than 200 public transport companies in Switzerland, including the Glacier Express.

Kind regards,
Roland

Right Person

RolandP Thanks very much. A related question - what is the difference between Swiss family card and Junior Card Aside from the duration they are valid?
I would like to know when it is beneficial (cost savings wise) to get one or the other.
Obviously, Swiss family card comes free with any of Swiss travel card, on the other hand Junior card costs 30CHF. What are other advantages of having one or the other.

RolandP

Hello Right Person

There is no difference in terms of validity. And both are for tourists.

The Swiss Family Card is a complimentary ticket that is given for free when purchasing the Swiss Travel Pass or the Swiss Half Fare Card; the Swiss Family Card is not for purchase, it is valid for 30 days.

Those who neither purchase the Swiss Travel Pass nor the Swiss Half Fare Card can purchase the Junior Card for CHF 30 per child, valid for 1 year. It is a paper ticket that can only be purchased at a train station’s travel office.

Does that make sense?

Kind regards,
Roland

Right Person

RolandP Absolutely makes sense. Both provide same travel experience/allowances for kids less than 16 yrs. Thanks!