SBB ticketing

The easiest way to buy a ticket for any public transport is via the SBB app. Otherwise you can get tickets at any train station or ticket machines. They accept credit cards and EC cards and a few also accept cash.

When buying a ticket, pay attention to the validity. Short distance tickets are usually valid for one day only. Ask about the most favourable tariffs and season tickets.

 

Season tickets

With the annual half-fare travel card (Swiss Pass, which was launched only in September 2015), you pay only half of the price on the entire SBB railroad network and minus 25 % in Germany and Austria. With the SwissPass, you also have access to partner services from Mobility Carsharing, PubliBike and SwitzerlandMobility and to ski resorts. 

Tip : take out a ‘Junior Card’ for your child. For just around CHF 30 per year, a child between the age of 6 and 16 can travel with a parent (with a valid ticket) on all public transport. The Junior travelcard is valid anywhere within the half-fare travelcard area. Children may also use these to travel free or at a reduced price on many tram and bus routes of local transport services.

And for when grandparents want to travel with grandchildren, there is the ‘Enkel Card’ (grandchild card) for just around CHF 30.

When a Swiss Pass holder is on the road with a child who is not part of the family (god-child, neighbour, friend of the family) there is the ‘children’s day ticket’.

For all SBB-prices please use this link: Travelcards & Tickets