Public transport tickets & GA
Choose between the GA travelcard, Half Fare and saver tickets, and know your rights when trains are late.
Cheapest option: Half Fare
CHF 1'690
Planning estimate. Prices are editable — check current SBB prices.
- Full fare
- CHF 3'000
- Half Fare + tickets
- CHF 1'690
- GA
- CHF 3'995
Which travelcard?
- Half Fare: about 50% off most tickets nationwide for a yearly fee.
- GA travelcard: unlimited travel on trains, buses, trams and most boats.
- Regional passes (e.g. ZVV, Libero, Mobilis, TNW) can beat a GA for commuting within one area.
- Under 25 and over 65 get discounted GA prices; families can add children with the Junior / Grandchild card.
Save on single trips
- Supersaver (Sparbillette) tickets: fixed train, up to 70% off, buy early in the SBB app.
- Day passes (Spartageskarte) from the SBB app or some municipalities.
- Easyride / FAIRTIQ: check in and the app charges the best fare.
Delays & rights
- From 60 minutes delay you can claim compensation on many tickets via SBB.
- Keep proof of your ticket and the connection you missed.
General information only, not legal or financial advice. Rules can differ by canton — always check the official source.