Half Fare Card

Caxuemai82

Hi,

I am interested in purchasing two Swiss Half Fare Cards for my family (2 adults, 2 children under 16). I also want to book trains in advance on the sbb.ch website, but I am unsure of what discount to put for the children so it gives them the discount that comes with the complementary Family Card. The two options for discount cards are “Children’s Co-Travelcard” and “Junior Travelcard.”

Thank you.

Caxuemai82

Caxuemai82 I have seen in other discussions that I should not declare the children in the reservation. However, since ticket reservation comes with the card, I would like to know how I can reserve for the kids as well.

RolandP

Hello Caxuemai82

While purchasing the Swiss Half Fare Card, you have to enter your kids as well. When entering their date of birth, the ticketing system will ask you whether you wish to add the complimentary Swiss Family Card; tick the checkbox to add it.

However, since ticket reservation comes with the card, I would like to know how I can reserve for the kids as well.

In Switzerland, train tickets never come with a seat reservation. You have to purchase them separately where possible.
Consequently, when purchasing tickets, you simply purchase the tickets for the adults and ignore the kids. The Swiss Family Card is their ticket while travelling together with at least one parent. If the children travel alone, then they need a Point-to-point ticket at half fare or the Day Pass for Children.

Read our blog on seat reservations to understand how it works on Swiss trains:
https://community.sbb.ch/blog/23887-demystifying-seat-reservations-on-swiss-trains-a-comprehensive-guide

Please let us know if you have got more queries.

Kind regards,
Roland