1/2 Price Card

We touch down at Geneva airport at approx 7.00am. As we arrive in winter, it was cold and cold and cold.... we made our way to the connecting train station.. (turn left as you exit the bag belt).

As we will be here for a few years, we wanted to get the 1/2 price fare card so that we can enjoy immediate savings as for our train ticket to Morges. We can use this card for ships, trains, metros (similar to MRT in Singapore) and busses. Don't let the name fool you - we do not get 50% off every ticket... it ranges from 20% off - 50% off.

What you need to do:
1 - Go to the counter, they do speak English. Ask for 1/2 Price Card..
2 - Produce the following:
- Passport
- 3 photos
- Home address to which they can send the card to
- CHF 150 per person
* Hence it is important that you have this in your backpack as Jem spend 45 minutes looking for his photo.

3 - They will give you a temporary card for 10 days.
4 - Buy your ticket on the spot.
Trains are very punctual in Switzerland. They are after all the country with the most well known (and bloody expensive) watch brands!

It is important that you keep this card with you at all times, as there are frequent checks for tickets on the train...We got on the train and at last on our way to Morges...

NB: If you have a job at EPFL, they will give this to you for free (when you meet up with your HR Officer) - So please do not apply for this