The network
Swiss public transport is the most-used in the world per capita. Famous punctuality and unified pricing via tariff communities.
The AG (General Abonnement)
Unlimited train + bus + tram + metro + ferries + 200+ cable cars across Switzerland.
2026 prices
- 2nd class: CHF 3,995/yr
- 1st class: CHF 6,520/yr
- Junior (16–25): CHF 2,780/yr
- Senior (women 64+, men 65+): CHF 3,055/yr
- Disabled: CHF 3,055/yr
Worthwhile from CHF 4,000/yr of rail travel.
The half-fare card
50% off all tickets.
2026 prices
- 1 yr: CHF 185
- 2 yrs: CHF 320
- 3 yrs: CHF 450
- Junior: CHF 120/yr
Profitable from CHF 370/yr on public transport.
Regional tariff communities
French-speaking
- Mobilis (VD + GE-Vaud): CHF 50/month 1 zone
- Unireso (Geneva): CHF 70/month GE zones
- Onde Verte (NE): CHF 60–100/month
- Frimobil (FR): CHF 60–90/month
- Mobicarte (JU): CHF 40–90/month
German-speaking
- ZVV (Zurich): CHF 85–330/month
- TNW (Basel): CHF 70–180/month
- Libero (Bern-Solothurn): CHF 70–200/month
- A-Welle (Aargau): CHF 60–180/month
- OstWind (Eastern): CHF 60–200/month
Ticino
- Arcobaleno: CHF 60–220/month
Specific passes
- Junior card (CHF 30/yr): children 6–16 free with parent
- SBB fixed-route pass: home-work, often cheaper than AG
- Voie 7 / Gleis 7: free for under-25 with half-fare, unlimited after 7pm
- SuperSaver / Sparbillette: up to -70%, up to 60 days in advance
- Interrail Pass: valid in Switzerland
Tips
- If travelling little: half-fare first, then evaluate AG
- Combine regional pass + half-fare: optimal daily + long-distance
- SuperSavers excellent for planned trips
- SBB Mobile app essential
- Children under 6: free
- Cross-border workers: TER + Swiss regional combinations possible
