When you travel outside the area of validity of your ticket or travelcard but within the borders of the Arcobaleno integrated fare network, you have to purchase a zone upgrade for the additional zones.
Example: a person with a ticket or travelcard for zones 10 and 11, who wants to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona, must purchase a zone upgrade for 3 zones (120, 200 and 210) irrespective of the mode of transport.
Adding zones
The zone upgrade is the most convenient solution for anyone who sometimes travels outside the area of validity of their travelcard.

Further information
For use within the selected period of validity, the zone upgrade can only be purchased in combination with the following tickets:
- Arcobaleno travelcard
- Multiple-journey ticket
- Day Pass
- Multiple Day Pass
Adding zones: fares (valid from 01.06.2019) | |||||
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Zones | Validity in hours | Full fare | Reduced fare | ||
2a cl. | 1a cl. | 2a cl. | 1a cl. | ||
1 zone | 2 | 2.30 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 3.60 |
2 zones | 2 | 4.60 | 8.00 | 2.30 | 4.00 |
3 zones | 2 | 7.00 | 12.00 | 3.50 | 6.00 |
4 zones | 2 | 9.40 | 16.20 | 4.70 | 8.10 |
5 zones | 2 | 11.80 | 20.20 | 5.90 | 10.10 |
6 zones | 2 | 14.20 | 24.40 | 7.10 | 12.20 |
7 zones | 3 | 16.60 | 28.40 | 8.30 | 14.20 |
I dati espressi sono da considerarsi in CHF.
Aggiungi zone: le tariffe (valide dal 01.06.2019) | |||||||
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Zone | Validità in ore | Intero | Ridotto | ||||
2a cl. | 1a cl. | 2a cl. | 1a cl. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 zona |
2 |
2.30 |
4.00 |
2.00 | 3.60 |
2 zone |
2 |
4.60 |
8.00 |
2.30 | 4.00 |
3 zone |
2 |
7.00 |
12.00 |
3.50 | 6.00 |
4 zone |
2 |
9.40 |
16.20 |
4.70 | 8.10 |
5 zone |
2 |
11.80 |
20.20 |
5.90 | 10.10 |
6 zone |
2 |
14.20 |
24.40 |
7.10 | 12.20 |
7 zone |
3 |
16.60 |
28.40 |
8.30 | 14.20 |
Where to buy
L’emissione dei biglietti è possibile agli sportelli di vendita e tramite i conducenti di bus regionali.
Documenti utili
Consulta qui tutti i documenti utili.
Class upgrade
If you have a ticket or travelcard for 2nd class, you can travel in 1st class by purchasing a class upgrade. Both tickets must be shown at the ticket check.
Zone | Validità in ore | Intero | Ridotto |
---|---|---|---|
1 zona |
1 |
1.70 |
1.60 |
2 zone |
2 |
3.40 |
1.70 |
3 zone |
2 |
5.00 |
2.50 |
4 zone |
2 |
6.80 |
3.40 |
5 zone |
2 |
8.40 |
4.20 |
6 zone |
2 |
10.20 |
5.10 |
7 zone |
2 |
11.80 |
5.90 |
da 8 zone |
4 |
13.60 |
6.80 |
Class upgrade: prices (valid from 01.06.2019) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Zones | Validity in hours | Full fare | Reduced fare |
1 zone | 1 | 1.70 | 1.60 |
2 zones | 2 | 3.40 | 1.70 |
3 zones | 2 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
4 zones | 2 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
5 zones | 2 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
6 zones | 2 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
7 zones | 2 | 11.80 | 5.90 |
from 8 zones | 4 | 13.60 | 6.80 |
Reduced fares are available for under 16 (last day before birthday) for tickets and for under 25s (last day before birthday)for passes. Young Arcobaleno
pass holders must therefore purchase a full fare add-on ticket if they are aged 16 or over.
Multi-class upgrade
With this ticket you can buy 6 class-upgrade tickets for the price of 5.
Zone | Validità in ore | Intero | Ridotto |
---|---|---|---|
1 zona |
1 |
8.50 |
8.00 |
2 zone |
2 |
17.00 |
8.50 |
3 zone |
2 |
25.00 |
12.50 |
4 zone |
2 |
34.00 |
17.00 |
5 zone |
2 |
42.00 |
21.00 |
6 zone |
2 |
51.00 |
25.50 |
7 zone |
2 |
59.00 |
29.50 |
da 8 zone |
4 |
68.00 |
34.00 |
Multi-class upgrade: prices (valid from 01.06.2019) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Zones | Validity in hours | Full fare | Reduced fare |
1 zone | 1 | 8.50 | 8.00 |
2 zones | 2 | 17.00 | 8.50 |
3 zones | 2 | 25.00 | 12.50 |
4 zones | 2 | 34.00 | 17.00 |
5 zones | 2 | 42.00 | 21.00 |
6 zones | 2 | 51.00 | 25.50 |
7 zones | 2 | 59.00 | 29.50 |
from 8 zones | 4 | 68.00 | 34.00 |
Reduced fares are available for under 16 (last day before birthday) for tickets and for under 25s (last day before birthday) for passes. Young Arcobaleno
pass holders must therefore purchase a full fare add-on ticket if they are aged 16 or over.
Domande frequenti
I am retired. Am I entitled to a reduction?
The Arcobaleno integrated fare network does not provide reductions for recipients of AHV pensions. Enquire with your municipality with regard to the granting of benefits.
I receive an IV pension. Am I entitled to a reduction?
The Arcobaleno integrated fare network does not provide reductions for recipients of IV pensions. Enquire with your municipality with regard to the granting of benefits.
Do the military travel free of charge?
Holding a travel warrant while wearing uniform, or proof of authorisation to travel in civil clothing gives entitlement to travel at a reduced price on all routes on the integrated fare network. Dependents of members of the Swiss Army in uniform or with the relevant authorisation receive single tickets, Day Passes and multiple-journey tickets at the reduced price. Military dogs do not require a ticket, provided they are included on the travel warrant.
Calcolo orario e tariffe
Consulta l’orario online e calcola la tariffa zona/tempo.