I have a Point-to-Point Travelcard. How do I buy a connecting ticket?

You can buy a connecting ticket from a ticket machine, online at SBB.ch or in the SBB Mobile app. Enter the additional route you require. Buy the ticket and present it alongside your Point-to-Point Travelcard during the ticket inspection.

Help with zone upgrades or connecting tickets for existing travelcards.

Already have a Point-to-Point Travelcard or Regional Travelcard but your destination is not on a valid route or in a valid zone? Then you should buy a zone upgrade or connecting ticket. Find out how to do this here.

This depends on the type of travelcard you have.

With a Point-to-Point Travelcard.

Buy a normal ticket for the missing route.

With a Regional Travelcard (e.g. ZVV, Libero, TNW, Passepartout, etc.).

Buy a zone upgrade for the missing number of zones within a fare network.

Travelling to a destination outside of your fare network?

For more information, see section ‘I have a Regional Travelcard. How do I buy a zone upgrade to a destination outside of my fare network?’

For details on the different fare networks, please refer to the pages of the respective networks.

Go to the overview of the fare networks

You can buy a zone upgrade from an SBB ticket machine, online at SBB.ch or in the SBB Mobile app.

At SBB ticket machines.

Go to ‘Fare network extension tickets’.
Select ‘Extension ticket’ or if available ‘Extension Day Pass’ or ‘Extension multiple-journey ticket’.
Select the additional zones you require (tip: refer to the zone map).
Select ‘Immediate departure’ or ‘Later departure’.
Buy the ticket.

At SBB.ch.

Go to sbb.ch/buying.
Select ‘Regional fare networks’.
Go to your desired fare network and select the relevant ‘Extension ticket’ option.
Enter the additional route you require in the timetable (tip: refer to the zone map and validity).
Buy the ticket for the additional route required.

Via SBB Mobile.

Almost all Regional Travelcards are integrated onto the SwissPass and can be viewed under ‘Travelcards on your SwissPass’ in the ‘Tickets & Travelcards’ tab when you are signed in to the app with your SwissPass login.

If you then enter a connection within the same fare network (without Z-Pass), your Regional Travelcard will be automatically taken into account and you will only pay for the additional route. For this to happen, you must select ‘Zone upgrade’ under ‘Ticket options’ when making your purchase. Your Regional Travelcard will not be taken into account if you buy a “normal” ticket.

Tip: most fare networks have a maximum number of zones, and the zone ticket becomes valid for all zones when the maximum number is reached. You may therefore not need the full number of missing zones. Please refer to the rules of your fare network.

ZVV as an example: if your existing ZVV ticket or ZVV travelcard plus zone upgrade gives you a total of 8 zones, you are entitled to unlimited travel across the whole ZVV network (all zones) during the validity period of the zone upgrade.

Go to the fare networks

You can buy a zone upgrade from a ticket machine, online at SBB.ch or in the SBB Mobile app.

Enter the additional route you require.
Buy the ticket and present it alongside your Regional Travelcard during the ticket inspection.

Please note the stopping points of your chosen means of transport.

In order to buy the right zone upgrade, you need to know where your chosen means of transport (train, s-bahn, bus, tram, etc.) stops. This is because on journeys that go beyond the borders of the network, zone tickets or travelcards are only valid until the last scheduled stop within the zones included in your ticket or travelcard. In this case, buy a ticket from the last stop your chosen means of transport calls at within the zones your travelcard/ticket is valid for.

Example: you want to travel from A to D.

Your travelcard/ticket is valid, for example, up to and including zone 30.

If your chosen means of transport stops at location C, you should buy a zone upgrade from C to D.
If your chosen means of transport stops in A and B, but not in C, you should buy a zone upgrade from B to D.
If your chosen means of transport is travelling from A to D without stopping, purchase a standard ticket for the journey from A to D.

Ort A befindet sich innerhalb der Zone 10, Ort B innerhalb der Zone 20, Ort C innerhalb der Zone 30, Ort D befindet sich ausserhalb aller Zonen.

The easiest workaround is the automatic ticketing function ‘EasyRide’ in the SBB Mobile app. All you need to do is check in, start your journey and then check out again. Any Regional Travelcards you have stored will be automatically taken into account and at the end of the day, the correct fare for the zone upgrade will be calculated.

Other customers are asking these questions.

Published: 14.07.2026 09:36

Upgrade Saver Day Pass

Hello everyone, This afternoon I bought Saver Day Pass for my roundtrip by using the Bernina Express Train because yesterday a few people answered my question regarding if I could upgrade my Saver Day Pass to 1st class but only for my St.Moritz-Tirano leg (because my Tirano-St. Moritz route is 2nd class) Unfortunately, I didn’t find the option to upgrade my Saver Day Pass for my 1st class route so I’m kinda confused how should I upgrade only for my return journey ticket to Tirano? I just need it for my return journey. or is it possible if I upgrade on last minute on the D-day after I ride to St.Moritz in the Morning? Thank you.

Published: 14.07.2026 13:20

Hello karixelleLink opens in new window. Use the SBB Mobile App or purchase the class upgrade ticket once you are here, at the ticket desk. SBB Mobile App: Enter from St.Moritz to Tirano. Select the connection Select the point-to-point class upgrade ticket from listed as additional offer. Purchase Class upgrade tickets are not available on www.sbb.ch. If you hold a Swiss Half Card, you can purchase it at half fare, otherwise choose a full fare. It is highly recommended to reserve a seat in 1st class. First check the availability of seats before you are purchasing a class upgrade ticket. Kind regards,
Roland Link opens in new window.Image: https://static.community.sbb.ch/2026-07-14/1784035219-583150-a81d3b39-d259-4333-b0bc-8816da4302e0.pngLink opens in new window.

View post in the Community Link opens in new window.
Published: 12.07.2026 19:49

Advice for overall cheapest tickets for 3 journeys.

Hello everyone, I’ll be visiting Switzerland on a months time with my family, and I need some advice on which tickets I should get, since we have decided to travel around by train instead of leasing a car. We have plans for the following three journeys:
Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft to St-Ursanne
Single journey Basel, Bahnhof SBB,Delémont. Fri, 07.08.2026 dep 16:37 St-Ursanne to Locarno
Single journey Delémont,Basel SBB,Bellinzona. Sun, 09.08.2026 dep 9:50 (with the plans to go to Spruga afterwards with the bus, just haven’t decided whether we will take a couple of hours in Locarno first) Spruga to Milano Centrale
via Locarno, Lugano. Sa, 15.08.2026. Departure: 08:24 I can’t figure out whether it is worth it to buy the “halfprice”-card for me and my wife or not. All help is appreciated. 🙂 Best,
Oliver.

Published: 12.07.2026 20:38

Hello MandrielLink opens in new window. It would be a good idea to buy Half Fare Cards because your kids will travel free of charge with the included Family Card. Don’t forget to add their names when you order the cards (only for the 2 kids aged 9 and 6). Otherwise, you can find the prices for the two adults with Half Fare for every journey by searching the timetables. You may have following discounts: Supersaver Tickets: You can travel only with the selected trains, not refundable
Supersaver Tickets Flex: You can travel only with the selected trains, 75% refundable before departure
Saver Day Pass: Full flexibility, not refundable
Point-to-point Tickets: valid for one journey between the two stations with every train, refundable until the day before departure. It is not necessary to buy such tickets in advance, the price is always the same. Don’t buy Supersaver Tickets from the airport, only point-to-point tickets (I don’t think that Saver Day Passes are cheaper). Supersaver Tickets would be no more valid if your flight is delayed. Half Fare and Family Cards are not valid in Italy, you have to buy regular tickets. If you travel with a regional train RE80, you can buy tickets Spurga - Milano for the adults, with Half Fare in Switzerland, and Chiasso - Milano for the kids. Note that these tickets are only valid for 4 hours. Kind regards
Danhiel

View post in the Community Link opens in new window.
Published: 24.06.2026 09:32

International travel: change ticket from 2nd class to 1st class

Hello everyone, I have ordered a ticket the Arth-goldau to Florence, Italy. But I forget to select 1st class when I order my tickets. I have a 1st class Swiss Travel Pass. How can I change my tickets from 2nd class seat to 1st class seat? Many thanks.

Published: 24.06.2026 10:40

Hello Fooyejoak47Link opens in new window. Sorry @Tafunge25Link opens in new window. , your answer is not exact for Italy. No problem in Switzerland, you can travel in 1st class with or without reservation. But, in Italy, you need a mandatory seat reservation. If you also want to travel in 1st class in Italy, you have to exchange your 2nd class ticket. I don’t know if a class upgrade is possible or if you have to cancel your 2nd class ticket (unfortunately with a 20% fee) and buy a new one in 1st class. Discounted tickets may be not refundable or not exchangeable. I suggest to contact SBB by phone or chat, look at the bottom of this page: https://www.sbb.ch/en/help-and-contact.html Kind regards
Danhiel

View post in the Community Link opens in new window.

Go to the Community Link opens in new window.

Want to get in touch with us?

SBB Contact Center.

Tel. 0848 44 66 88
(CHF 0.08/min.)
(available 24/7)

From abroad: +41 848 44 66 88

Call now
SBB Community.

Take advantage of the SBB Community’s knowledge: experienced customers support and advise you with all your questions about rail travel.

Go to the SBB Community
Personal consultation.

Do you have any questions about rail travel, tickets or travelcards? Book a free consultation at an SBB Travel Centre or make an appointment for a callback.

Book an appointment

Navigate at sbb.ch

Service links

Help with zone upgrades or connecting tickets for existing travelcards.

With a Point-to-Point Travelcard.

With a Regional Travelcard (e.g. ZVV, Libero, TNW, Passepartout, etc.).

Travelling to a destination outside of your fare network?

At SBB ticket machines.

At SBB.ch.

Via SBB Mobile.

Example: you want to travel from A to D.

Other customers are asking these questions.

Upgrade Saver Day Pass

Advice for overall cheapest tickets for 3 journeys.

International travel: change ticket from 2nd class to 1st class

Want to get in touch with us?

SBB Contact Center.

SBB Community.

Personal consultation.

Similar topics.

Regional Travelcard

Modular Travelcard

Tickets for Switzerland

Class upgrade & Supersaver Class Upgrade

Footer

Help & Contact

Rail traffic information

Newsletter & Social Media

More SBB

SBB clock.

Timeless SBB design.

Disclaimer

In collaboration with

Navigate at sbb.ch

Help with zone upgrades or connecting tickets for existing travelcards.

What type of connecting ticket should I buy?

I have a Point-to-Point Travelcard. How do I buy a connecting ticket?

I have a Regional Travelcard. How do I buy a zone upgrade to a destination within my fare network?

I have a Regional Travelcard. How do I buy a zone upgrade to a destination outside of my fare network?

What alternative is there to purchasing a zone upgrade?

Other customers are asking these questions.

Upgrade Saver Day Pass

Advice for overall cheapest tickets for 3 journeys.

International travel: change ticket from 2nd class to 1st class

Want to get in touch with us?

SBB Contact Center.

SBB Community.

Personal consultation.

Similar topics.

Regional Travelcard

Modular Travelcard

Tickets for Switzerland

Class upgrade & Supersaver Class Upgrade