Grab the convenient Regional Berner Oberland Pass to travel effortlessly between top destinations in and around the Berner Oberland. See amazing scenery and travel to your favorite spots easily.
This product can be purchased up to 2 months in advance of the first day of use
Please apply for a refund or change for free before the first day of travel
Regional passes are for personal use only and are not transferable
The Regional Berner Oberland Pass offers extensive coverage on selected public transport within 26 towns in the Bernese Oberland. This includes SBB trains on specific routes, PostBuses for regional connections, and boats on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It also provides free or discounted access to various mountain trains and cable cars, ensuring comprehensive regional travel.
The Regional Berner Oberland Pass does not offer free travel to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, but it typically provides a significant discount on the journey. Pass holders can usually receive a 25% discount on the train ticket from Grindelwald Terminal or Eigergletscher up to Jungfraujoch. A separate ticket for the discounted portion is required.
The pass covers major regional routes, allowing travel between popular destinations like Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Thun, and Brienz. This includes train lines, such as those to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, local buses connecting villages, and scenic boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, providing diverse travel options.
The pass significantly enhances convenience by offering unlimited travel on a wide network of transportation, eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for each journey. This simplifies logistics and saves time, allowing travelers to easily access numerous attractions, scenic viewpoints, and mountain excursions within the Bernese Oberland with greater flexibility.
Travel passes, including the Regional Berner Oberland Pass, may undergo periodic adjustments to their validity, coverage areas, or terms for upcoming years. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding any potential changes for 2025, it is always recommended to consult the official website of the Regional Pass Bernese Oberland or reliable travel information sources before planning your trip.
The Regional Berner Oberland Pass is specifically designed for extensive travel within the Bernese Oberland region, offering strong coverage for local public transport and significant free or discounted mountain excursions within that area. In contrast, the Swiss Travel Pass provides national coverage across all of Switzerland for trains, buses, and boats, but often gives only a discount on most mountain railways rather than full free travel.
The Regional Berner Oberland Pass is generally more suitable for travelers who plan to spend the majority of their trip exploring the Bernese Oberland region intensively, especially if they intend to visit multiple mountains and lakes within this specific area. The Swiss Travel Pass is better for those whose itinerary involves extensive travel across various regions throughout Switzerland.
The Regional Berner Oberland Pass typically grants free travel on popular mountain excursions such as Harder Kulm, Niesen, Schynige Platte, and Brienzer Rothorn. Additionally, it provides discounted rates for other notable routes, including Grindelwald First, Männlichen, and the journey towards Jungfraujoch, allowing access to diverse alpine experiences.