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Choose your public transport pass
Overview
The right card depends on how you actually travel.
The question you never knew to ask“Which travel pass makes sense for my commute?”
Why it matters
Switzerland has national, regional and discount travelcards. Which one pays off depends on your commute, your zones and your weekends.
Does this apply to me?
Your circumstances: Canton Bern, B permit, mixed nationalities, family with children, moving with a partner, arriving soon
It applies to every household moving to Switzerland.
When?
Before your first month of commuting.
What do I need?
Nothing to prepare beyond your own notes.
What do I do next?
- Read the official page on travelcards.
- Map your regular journeys: commute, school, weekends away.
- Compare a discount card, a pass for your local zones and a national pass against what you actually travel.
Official guidance
Read official guidance from the Swiss authorities' joint information site (federal, cantonal and communal):
ch.ch: public transport and travelcards
Useful resources
Our guide: The apps you’ll want in Switzerland