The Arcobaleno monthly travelcard is the low-cost solution for adults who regularly travel less than 9 months a year and for young persons who regularly travel less than 7 months a year on public transport.
With the monthly travelcard from Arcobaleno you can use public transport within the selected zones for a whole month without any travel and time restrictions.
The monthly travelcard is personal. It can be issued for adults (from 25 years) in 1st or 2nd class, as well as for young persons (from 6 to 25 years) in 2nd class, and is valid for the selected zones. From 6 zones, you can travel throughout Ticino and in the Moesano region at a flat-rate price.
Zone and time systemFurther information
You can purchase a monthly travelcard at any time (the date can be selected freely). The start of validity does not have to coincide with the first day of the month.
The monthly travelcard is personal. When purchasing, a passport photo is required, which is used for both the paper format or on the SwissPass.
| Monthly travelcard: fares (valid from 01.06.2019) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Zones | Adults | Young people* | |
| 2a cl. | 1a cl. | 2a cl. | |
| 1 zones | 49.00 | 83.00 | 35.00 |
| 2 zones | 74.00 | 126.00 | 53.00 |
| 3 zones | 109.00 | 185.00 | 78.00 |
| 4 zones | 141.00 | 240.00 | 102.00 |
| 5 zones | 172.00 | 292.00 | 124.00 |
| from 6 zones | 210.00 | 357.00 | 151.00 |
*Young persons’ fare: for journeys in 2nd class only for young persons from 6 to 25 years.
To calculate the required number of zones, please consult the map in the link or the online fare calculator:
Where and how to purchase
The monthly travelcard on the SwissPass
This can be issued initially at an authorised sales counter. The travelcard can also be purchased by telephone on the following numbers: PostBus, advice and sales on 0840 852 852 or via the SBB Contact Center, advice and sales, 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min., 24 hours); payment by credit card.
Further information
- The SwissPass (red card) can be replaced multiple times subject to a processing fee.
- The amount is CHF 30, based on Tariff T600, clause 200.1.
- Further information at www.arcobaleno.ch/swisspass
Monthly travelcard in paper format
From March 1, 2022, monthly travelcards are no longer issued in paper but may be purchased and renewed exclusively on SwissPass, as with annual travelcards.
Ufficio Lugano Turismo Tesserete
Punto Vendita
LUN-VEN 08.00-12.00 / 13.00-17.00
Morbio Inferiore
Punto Vendita
07:45 a 11:00 14:30 a 18:00
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Montagnola
Punto Vendita
07:30 a 11:30 14:30 a 18:00
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Mesocco
Punto Vendita
07:45 a 09:45 14:30 a 17:45
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Mendrisio
Punto Vendita e
Consulenza Lu-Ve
08-12 / 13-17 Sa-Do Chiuso
http://www.ffs.ch/stazione-servizi/am-bahnhof/stazione/bahnhof-finden.posid.5305.html
Lugano
Punto Vendita e
Consulenza LU – DO 06:00 alle 24:00
Lugano
Punto Vendita e Consulenza Lu-Ve 08-18 Sa-Do 08-18 http://www.ffs.ch/stazione-servizi/am-bahnhof/stazione/bahnhof-finden.posid.5300.html
Lodrino
Punto Vendita 08:30 a 11:00 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Loco
Punto Vendita 14:30 a 16:45 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Locarno
Punto Vendita e Consulenza Lu-Ve 08-18 Sa-Do 08-17 http://www.ffs.ch/stazione-servizi/am-bahnhof/stazione/bahnhof-finden.posid.5400.html
Novaggio
Punto Vendita 08:00 a 11:30 14:30 a 17:30 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Rivera
Punto Vendita 07:30 a 11:30 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Roveredo
Punto Vendita
07:30 a 11:15 14:00 a 18:00
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Ufficio Lugano Turismo Tesserete
Punto Vendita LUN-VEN 08.00-12.00 / 13.00-17.00
Tesserete
Punto Vendita 07:30 a 11:00 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Tenero
Punto Vendita 07:45 a 11:30 14:00 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Stabio
Punto Vendita 07:30 a 11:30 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Serfontana
Punto Vendita
09:00 a 18:30
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Sementina
Punto Vendita 07:45 a 11:30 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Sede amministrativa FART
Punto Vendita Tutti i giorni 06.30-19.30
S.Antonino
Punto Vendita 08:30 a 12:00 15:00 a 18:30 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
S. Paolo, Bellinzona 5
Punto Vendita 08:00 a 11:30 14:00 a 17:45 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Lamone-Cadempino
Punto Vendita 08:00 a 11:00 14:00 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
La Pensilina
Punto Vendita e Consulenza LUN-VEN 08.00-18.30 SA 09.00 - 12.00 http://www.tplsa.ch/6/0/contatti.html
Biasca - temporaneamente chiuso
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
Lu-Ve 12.30 - 18.30
http://www.ffs.ch/content/sbb/it/desktop/bahnhof-services/am-bahnhof/standort/bahnhoffinder.posid.5209.html
Biasca
Punto Vendita
08:30 a 12:00
13:30 a 18:00
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Bellinzona 1
Punto Vendita
07:30 a 18:30
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Bellinzona
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
Lu-Ve 08-18
Sa-Do 08-17
http://www.ffs.ch/stazione-servizi/am-bahnhof/stazione/bahnhof-finden.posid.5213.html
AutoPostale Lugano
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
Arbedo-Castione
Punto Vendita
08:00 a 18:30
orari da lunedì a venerdì
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Airolo
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
http://www.ffs.ch/content/sbb/it/desktop/bahnhof-services/am-bahnhof/standort/bahnhoffinder.posid.5201.html
Airolo
Punto Vendita
08:00 a 12:00
14:00 a 18:00
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Agno
Punto Vendita
08:30 a 11:30
14:00 a 18:00
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Brione Verzasca
Punto Vendita
08:15 a 10:45
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Cademario
Punto Vendita
14:45 a 17:45
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Camorino
Punto Vendita
08:00 a 11:00
14:00 a 18:00
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La Biglietteria
Punto Vendita e Consulenza Lu-Ve 08.30-12.30 / 13.40-17.10
Giubiasco
Punto Vendita 08:30 a 11:45 13:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Gentilino
Punto Vendita 08:30 a 11:00 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Faido
Punto Vendita 07:30 a 11:00 14:45 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Cugnasco
Punto Vendita 07:30 a 11:30 14:30 a 18:00 orari da lunedì a venerdì per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link https://places.post.ch/?lang=it&service=places
Chiasso
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
Lu-Ve 08-12 / 13-17
Sa-Do Chiuso
http://www.ffs.ch/stazione-servizi/am-bahnhof/stazione/bahnhof-finden.posid.5307.html
Chiasso
Punto Vendita
07:45 a 18:30
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Cevio
Punto Vendita
08:00 a 10:00
15:00 a 18:00
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Caslano
Punto Vendita
08:00 a 11:45
14:00 a 18:00
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per sabato e festivi consultare il seguente link
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AMSA
Punto Vendita e Consulenza
LUN-VEN 08.15-11.30 / 13.45-17.30
Renewal
The monthly travelcards on the SwissPass are renewed at authorised sales counters and on the following numbers: PostBus, advice and sales on
It is also possible to renew at sbb.ch/purchase.
Travelcards in paper format can either be renewed at the sales counters or at ticket machines and directly with drivers of regional buses. Renewal with the issuing transport companies is recommended.
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)
| 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 |
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.
Multi-class upgrade: prices (valid from 01.06.2019)
| 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 |
pass holders must therefore purchase a full fare add-on ticket if they are aged 16 or over.
I would like to purchase an Arcobaleno travelcard (annual or monthly travelcard). Do I have to do so from the first day of the month?
The customer can choose their own required start date for the period of validity, for example 11 November 2020. The travelcard is available at the following points of sale ((link a Vedi la lista degli sportelli autorizzati)). Travelcards can also be purchased via SBB Contact Center, advice and sales, 0848 44 66 88 (for calls from abroad: 0041 512 257 800) using a credit card. Any shipping costs arising can be invoiced.
I have an Arcobaleno monthly travelcard. Do I have to have it renewed at the counter?
The monthly travelcard can be purchased at a sales counter, a ticket machine or from drivers of most regional buses. Tip: renew your travelcard directly with the issuing transport company. The monthly travelcard on the SwissPass can also be renewed conveniently online.
I have lost my monthly travelcard or it was stolen. What should I do?
In general, monthly travelcards in paper format cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
If the monthly travelcard is loaded on the SwissPass, the card can be replaced after paying a fee of CHF 30, according to T600 clause 200.1.
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