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How much does a day pass cost in Zurich?

A day pass, good for 24 hours of travel, costs CHF 5.20 (CHF 4.40 reduced) for one zone, and a six-day pass costs CHF 25.60 (CHF 22.40 reduced) for one zone. You can also purchase a multi-journey pass, good for six journeys. These cost between CHF 12.80 and CHF 15.60 (CHF 11.20 - CHF 13.20 reduced).



In Zurich, a standard 24-hour day pass (Tageskarte) for the local ZVV transport network (Zones 110/City) costs approximately 9.20 CHF for 2nd class in 2026. This pass is incredible value because it covers all trams, buses, suburban S-Bahn trains, and even the "river buses" (Limmat boats) within the city limits. If you are looking to travel across the entire country of Switzerland starting from Zurich, you would use an SBB Saver Day Pass, which starts as low as 29 CHF if booked far in advance but can rise to over 119 CHF if purchased last-minute on a peak travel day. For international tourists, the Zürich Card is often the better "day pass" choice; costing roughly 29 CHF for 24 hours, it includes the same unlimited transport plus free entry to most of the city's major museums and discounts at various restaurants. Prices are subject to slight seasonal adjustments, so using the SBB Mobile app or the ZVV "EasyRide" feature is the best way to ensure you are paying the correct current fare while benefiting from the city's legendary Swiss punctuality.

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Zurich Card: Gives you free travel on public transport in the city of Zurich and the surrounding area, free or discounted admission to 43 museums and many other benefits.

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Public Transport Single second-class adult tickets start at 2.70 Swiss francs (or about $3) and are valid for 30 minutes. An unlimited day pass costs 8.80 Swiss francs (around $9.50); this is the best value, even if you only use the tram just twice.

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Long story short, if you plan on doing 2 of the more expensive scenic trains and the Jungfraujoch railway or the Schilthorn cable car, then the pass will save you money. Switzerland is expensive, but it's worth it, and the travel pass can help make it a bit more affordable.

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During 24 or 72 hours: Unlimited 2nd class travel on all forms of public transportation (tram, bus, train, boat and cableway) in the city of Zurich and surrounding region. Includes the Mini Lake Cruise, Short Lake Cruise and Limmat River Cruise. Free or reduced admission to the most popular museums.

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Where is the Swiss Travel Pass valid? Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted.

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Zurich Airport – Directly After Landing Use the airport's free Wi-Fi to purchase the Zürich Card in the webshop. In Arrival 1 and 2, at the counters of switzerlandinfo+. The information desks are open from 5.45am – 11.30pm. At the Service Center of the P2 car park, which leads to the Check-in 2 desks and to Arrival 2.

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You can buy a Swiss Travel Pass up to 6 months in advance, but it will only be valid on the specified date you chose while booking.

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You can also purchase the Swiss Travel Pass at any railway station in Switzerland and at Zurich Airport.

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With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.

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It's as simple as this:
  1. Log into e-banking. You log into your bank's e-banking service in the usual way.
  2. Activate eBill. Choose the menu item “eBill” and activate SBB as invoice issuer.
  3. Enter customer no. Enter your customer number, which you will find on the front of your SwissPass.
  4. Pay invoice.


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