Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it?
Sometimes, but not by default. The Swiss Travel Pass is useful when your route matches it; the Half Fare Card, Saver Day Passes or point-to-point tickets can be better when cable cars and mountain railways are the real cost.
Answer
Do the maths on the trip you are actually taking, not on the idea of Switzerland as a train country. The Swiss Travel Pass can be convenient for busy rail days and travellers who value simplicity, but Switzerland’s expensive moments are often mountain railways, cable cars and special routes where rules vary. A Half Fare Card may suit travellers taking several lifts or flexible point-to-point journeys. Saver tickets can work when the route is fixed early. The mistake is buying one product because other travellers loved it on a different itinerary. In Switzerland, pass advice is only useful when it matches your bases, mountain plans and appetite for planning.
Recheck before you go
Transport schedules can change. Check current timings before you book around them.