Originally Posted by
Tony300S
Started my own itinerary calculations (now with better understanding of the SBB 1/2 fare pricing) and I'm in about the same situation as you were, give or take approx. 100-110 CHF LESS with the Half-Fare Card vs. 8-Day STP.
- For the STP premium you basically get to hop on/off ANY regular train/boat/bus at ANY time included, FREE museums, and 50% off on the mountain pass routes/lifts (except 25% at Jungfrau) so you just show your STP and pay the difference, correct?
- The STP seems to be a printed "hard copy" only, correct? No digital/app version available?
- If you did it again, would the STP premium be worth it vs. the hassle of ticketing each route and segment?
With DAY CARDS, STP and similar items the ability to make changes at the last minute is a super + for them: you planned to take a trip from A to B, your hotel shuttle was delayed (or you overslept) and you arrive at the train station to find that the A-B train left (next one is 30 minutes later) but the very scenic route A-C is just about to depart--with a pass, you just board and GO^.
PS: Not often, but even SBB cancels trains, with point to point tickets you would take the next train (possibly) an hour later...