Travelcards

Arcobaleno travelcards are suitable for anyone who regularly uses public transport and wants to save money while protecting the environment.

Travelcards

The Arcobaleno travelcard is available as an annual, monthly or weekly option. It is the perfect solution for those who regularly use public transport for professional or private purposes as well as for leisure.

The 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, a flat-rate ticket is valid for travel throughout Ticino and the Moesano region.

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Further information 

It is very simple to use an Arcobaleno travelcard. No matter whether you hold an annual, monthly or weekly travelcard, you simply board and show it to the ticket inspector when requested to check its validity. 

A passport photo and an official ID are required when you first buy an annual or monthly travelcard. 

Note: 

  • The Half Fare Travelcard and the Ape Card cannot be used to purchase an Arcobaleno travelcard.
  • Many municipalities in Ticino and the Moesano region grant discounts on the purchase of an Arcobaleno travelcard. Please contact your municipality directly for further information. 
Purchase instructions
  • Purchase the necessary zones for the route required. 
  • Flat-rate price from 6 zones; the travelcard is valid for the whole of Ticino and the Moesano region. 
  • Young persons can purchase a 1st class travelcard at the adult price.
  • A passport photo and official ID are required when first purchasing a monthly or annual travelcard. 
  • You are free to choose the start of validity of the travelcard.
  • The travelcard can be purchased a maximum of two months in advance.
  • If you have your 25th birthday during the period of validity, the travelcard remains valid up to its expiry. 
  • The annual and monthly travelcards are loaded onto the SwissPass. Monthly travelcards can also be purchased in paper format at ticket machines on the Arcobaleno integrated fare network, at post offices, and on regional buses where tickets are sold on board.

SwissPass

SwissPass

The SwissPass heralds a new era of travel on public transport. Not only different tickets, but also a variety of services such as, ski passes, PubliBike and leisure offers, can be loaded onto a single card. With the SwissPass, holders of annual or monthly travelcards can receive notifications regarding their expiry. Those holding a company travelcard should contact the human resources department at their firm to renew their travelcard.  

 

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