Cross-border tickets are valid in Ticino and Lombardy for all modes of transport on the Arcobaleno integrated fare network (CTA) as well as on all Trenord regional and suburban trains. The price of cross-border tickets is calculated by adding together the zone prices for Arcobaleno (or the Swiss section) and the Italian kilometre fare (for the section in Lombardy).
Cross-border tickets
Cross-border tickets are valid in Ticino and Lombardy for all modes of transport on the Arcobaleno integrated fare network (CTA) as well as on all Trenord regional and suburban trains.
Further information
The Arcobaleno integrated fare network offers different cross-border tickets depending on the mobility requirement:
- Single journey, ADULTS
- Single journey, HALF FARE TRAVELCARD
- Single journey, YOUNG PERSONS UP TO 16 YEARS
- Outward and return journeys, ADULTS
- Outward and return journeys, HALF FARE TRAVELCARD
- Outward and return journeys, YOUNG PERSONS UP TO 16 YEARS
All tickets are available for 1st and 2nd class and must be validated before starting the journey and shown at ticket checks upon request.
Fares
Tickets for single journeys have a limited period of validity in hours. Tickets for outward and return journeys have the same validity period as a Day Pass. You can travel within the zones purchased on the Arcobaleno integrated fare network (CTA) up to expiry of the validity period, as with a standard ticket.
| The price shown is for adult 2nd class one-way tickets, fares | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Como via Chiasso | Monza via Chiasso | Milano via Chiasso | Varese via Gaggiolo | Gallarate via Gaggiolo | Malpensa via Gaggiolo |
| Locarno | 20.40 | 23.10 | 24.60 | 21.20 | 22.30 | 33.00 |
| Bellinzona | 18.00 | 20.70 | 22.20 | 18.80 | 19.90 | 30.60 |
| Lugano | 10.80 | 13.50 | 15.00 | 11.60 | 12.70 | 23.40 |
| Mendrisio | 3.70 | 6.40 | 7.90 | 6.80 | 7.90 | 18.60 |
| Stabio | 6.00 | 8.70 | 10.20 | 4.50 | 5.60 | 16.30 |
| Chiasso | 3.70 | 6.40 | 7.90 | 6.80 | 7.90 | 18.60 |
| The price shown is for young people 2nd class one-way tickets, fares | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Como via Chiasso | Monza via Chiasso | Milano via Chiasso | Varese via Gaggiolo | Gallarate via Gaggiolo | Malpensa via Gaggiolo |
| Locarno | 10.20 | 11.60 | 12.30 | 10.60 | 11.20 | 16.50 |
| Bellinzona | 9.00 | 10.40 | 11.10 | 9.40 | 10.00 | 15.30 |
| Lugano | 5.40 | 6.80 | 7.50 | 5.80 | 6.40 | 11.70 |
| Mendrisio | 2.70 | 4.10 | 4.80 | 3.40 | 4.00 | 9.30 |
| Stabio | 3.00 | 4.40 | 5.10 | 3.10 | 3.70 | 9.00 |
| Chiasso | 2.70 | 4.10 | 4.80 | 3.40 | 4.00 | 9.30 |
The price refers to single tickets for single journeys at the adult fare in 2nd class.
| Biglietto transfrontaliero adulti, solo andata 2ª cl., tariffe in CHF (valide dal 10.12.2023) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Località | Como via Chiasso | Monza via Chiasso | Milano via Chiasso | Varese via Gaggiolo | Gallarate via Gaggiolo | Malpensa via Gaggiolo | Luino via Pino-Tronz. |
|
Locarno |
22.40 |
25.20 |
26.60 |
23.20 | 24.40 | 34.80 | 12.80 |
|
Bellinzona |
19.80 |
22.60 |
24.20 |
20.60 | 21.80 | 32.20 | 15.40 |
|
Lugano |
12.00 |
14.80 |
16.40 |
12.80 | 14.00 | 24.40 | 23.20 |
|
Mendrisio |
4.20 |
7.00 |
8.60 |
7.60 | 8.80 | 19.20 | 23.20 |
|
Stabio |
6.80 |
9.60 |
11.20 |
5.00 | 6.20 | 16.60 | 23.20 |
|
Chiasso |
4.20 |
7.00 |
8.60 |
7.60 | 8.80 | 19.20 | 23.20 |
| Biglietto transfrontaliero ragazzi, solo andata 2ª cl., tariffe in CHF (valide dal 10.12.2023) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Località | Como via Chiasso | Monza via Chiasso | Milano via Chiasso | Varese via Gaggiolo | Gallarate via Gaggiolo | Malpensa via Gaggiolo | Luino via Pino-Tronz. |
|
Locarno |
11.20 |
12.60 |
13.40 |
11.60 | 12.20 | 17.40 | 6.40 |
|
Bellinzona |
9.90 |
11.30 |
12.10 |
10.30 | 10.90 | 16.10 | 7.70 |
|
Lugano |
6.00 |
7.40 |
8.20 |
6.40 | 7.00 | 12.20 | 11.60 |
|
Mendrisio |
2.80 |
4.20 |
5.00 |
3.80 | 4.40 | 9.60 | 11.60 |
|
Stabio |
3.40 |
4.80 |
5.60 |
3.20 | 3.80 | 9.00 | 11.60 |
|
Chiasso |
2.80 |
4.20 |
5.00 |
3.80 | 4.40 | 9.60 | 11.60 |
Where to buy
L’emissione dei biglietti è possibile agli sportelli di vendita e tramite i conducenti di bus regionali.
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.
Class upgrade: prices (valid from 01.06.2019)
| Zone | Validità in ore | Intero | Ridotto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 zona |
1 |
2.00 |
1.40 |
|
2 zone |
2 |
3.80 |
1.90 |
|
3 zone |
2 |
5.60 |
2.80 |
|
4 zone |
2 |
7.40 |
3.70 |
|
5 zone |
2 |
9.20 |
4.60 |
|
6 zone |
2 |
11.00 |
5.50 |
|
7 zone |
2 |
12.80 |
6.40 |
|
da 8 zone |
4 |
14.60 |
7.30 |
Multi-class upgrade
With this ticket you can buy 6 class-upgrade tickets for the price of 5.
Multi-class upgrade: prices (valid from 01.06.2019)
| Zone | Validità in ore | Intero | Ridotto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 zona |
1 |
10.00 |
7.00 |
|
2 zone |
2 |
19.00 |
9.50 |
|
3 zone |
2 |
28.00 |
14.00 |
|
4 zone |
2 |
37.00 |
18.50 |
|
5 zone |
2 |
46.00 |
23.00 |
|
6 zone |
2 |
55.00 |
27.50 |
|
7 zone |
2 |
64.00 |
32.00 |
|
da 8 zone |
4 |
73.00 |
36.50 |
Useful documents
See all useful documents here.
For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Calcolo orario e tariffe
Consulta l’orario online e calcola la tariffa zona/tempo.