When does it make sense to buy a Modular Travelcard?

If you regularly travel between two integrated fare networks. regularly use local public transport in an integrated fare network and commute to somewhere outside of this fare network.

When do I buy a Point-to-Point Travelcard and when a Regional Travelcard?

If the route you require is within a fare network, you should purchase a regional travelcard rather than a Modular Travelcard. If you travel regularly on a certain route only, the Point-to-point Travelcard is the ideal solution. To the Regional Travelcard To the Point-to-Point Travelcard

Who can buy a Modular Travelcard?

Modular Travelcards are available for travellers from the age of 6.

Is a Modular Travelcard cheaper than a GA Travelcard?

No, not in every case. If the distance is sufficiently long, purchasing a GA Travelcard can be worthwhile. To the GA Travelcard

How long is a Modular Travelcard valid for?

You can choose a validity period of one month or twelve months.

Which zones can I combine?

We have created an overview of the locations and the corresponding zones. To the Modular Travelcard zone plans

Can I buy a Modular Travelcard even if I don’t hold a SwissPass?

If you don’t have a SwissPass, purchase your Modular Travelcard from a staffed public transport point of sale. Please bring a recent analogue or digital passport photo and your passport or ID card. You will then receive your Modular Travelcard together with the SwissPass.

My SwissPass with the integrated Modular Travelcard has been lost or damaged – what can I do now?

No problem, you can order a replacement SwissPass online for CHF 30. We will also be pleased to assist you at a staffed point of sale. Order a SwissPass replacement card

Help with the Modular Travelcard.

If you regularly travel between fare networks or outside a fare network and would like to use local transport, the Modular Travelcard is an ideal solution.

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Offer.

Adults aged 25 or over can buy Modular Travelcards for 1st and 2nd class. Children and young people aged at least 6 and under 25 can buy 2nd class Modular Travelcards at a reduced price. If children and young people want to travel in 1st class with the Modular Travelcard, they pay the adult price.

Purchase.

You need a SwissPass to buy a Modular Travelcard.

How to get a SwissPass

If you already hold a SwissPass, you can purchase the Modular Travelcard at a public transport public of sale or by phone from the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.). The Modular Travelcard is held on your SwissPass.

Photo.

Purchasing for the first time at a staffed public transport point of sale.

Since the Modular Travelcards integrated on a SwissPass card, we require a recent analogue or digital passport photo. Your photo will be stored electronically for a maximum of ten years (or five years for children and young people under 25).

Requirements.

For the travelcard on the SwissPass, you need to provide a recent analogue or digital passport photo which fulfils the following criteria:

Taken from the front.
Eyes open and not covered.
Plain background.
Even lighting (no shadows).
Clear with high contrast.
Black and white or colour.
Approx. size 35mm × 45mm.
Analogue passport photo: only original prints, no scans or photos printed out on paper.
Digital passport photo: unedited, min. image size 200 × 250 pixels; in .JPG or .JPEG format with a maximum size of 4MB.

Delivery.

Already have a SwissPass?

Your Modular Travelcard will be valid on the SwissPass from its first day of validity.

This is your first SwissPass?

Your Modular Travelcard on the SwissPass will be delivered by post within around 10 days. If you would like your travelcard to be valid earlier, we can provide a temporary SwissPass.

Renewal.

Modular Travelcard for one month.

You can renew it at any public transport point of sale, at a ticket machine or online. To renew online, use the link you receive in the renewal e-mail.

Modular Travelcard for twelve months.

You can renew it at any public transport point of sale or online. To renew online, use the link you receive in the renewal e-mail.

Deposit period and handing in the travelcard.

You can’t deposit your Modular Travelcard.

If you wish to give back your Modular Travelcard within the period of validity and hand it in, you can obtain a refund from a public transport point of sale or by phoning the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.). The refund will be made pro rata based on the number of unused days. A deductible is also charged.

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Published: 28.10.2022

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Does modular travelcard include unlimited travel in the zones included?

Hello, I have a monthly modular travelcard from "Lausanne, Languedoc" to "Sion". On my SBB mobile app, it just says monthly modular travelcard from A to B. On the swisspass website under "travelcards", it says "Zones 11 12" under "fare network". My question, does this mean my modular travelcard include unlimited travels in zones 11 12 of the Mobilis network or just from point A (Lausanne, Languedoc) to point B (Sion)? Thank you very much for your time in answering this question.

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Hi @yh2911Link opens in new window. The advantage of the modular abo is the combined fare network ticket and point-to-point ticket. You are entitled to unlimited travel within Mobilis zones 11 and 12, as well as between Lausanne and Sion.Hence, in a nutshell, yes your assumption was right.Best regards,Roland

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Published: 10.02.2022

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Luggage transfer

We are travelling from Canada to hike the Haute Route. After the hike we plan travel around Switzerland using a Swiss travel pass. Can we transfer the luggage we don't need for the hike from the Geneva airport to the hotel in Zürich where we will be staying at the end of our hike? I've checked the luggage information on the website, and the conditions state:Can I send luggage even if I am not travelling by train?No. You can only check in luggage and flight luggage if you have a valid ticket for the whole transport route or if you hold one of the following annual travelcards: GA Travelcard, Half Fare Travelcard, Point-to-Point Travelcard, Regional Travelcard, FVP (travel discount for SBB employees), seven25 Travelcard, Modular Travelcard.Since we are walking from Chamonix to Zermatt, does that mean the service isn't available for us? Is there an alternative?

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Hi @RHPLink opens in new window. With a Swiss Travel Pass you can book the luggage service "Station to Door" (in your case from Geneva airport to the hotel door) 😊. A Swiss Travel Pass is like a GA for us. However, the Swiss Travel Pass must be valid on the day you come by the counter to deposit your luggage. More information can be found here : Luggage Station-to-door Best wishes! EllenvS.

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Published: 07.07.2021

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Modular Card

I have purchased a Modular Travelcard - Lucerne – Zug, including Zone 10 Passepartout (Lucerne) and Zone 610 TV Zug (Zug).Does this entitle me to Travel from Lucerne to Zug and from Zug to Lucerne?Or only one way (Lucerne to Zug) and I need to buy a point to point ticket from Zug to Lucerne additionally

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Published: 08.07.2021

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Hello @SwissNewbieLink opens in new window. Thank you for your query. A modular subscription includes the desired route for the return journey and the desired zones. You can travel from Lucerne to Zug as well as from Zug to Lucerne with this subscription. I wish you a nice day. Kind regards, AferditaH

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Purchase.

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Purchasing for the first time at a staffed public transport point of sale.

Requirements.

Delivery.

Already have a SwissPass?

This is your first SwissPass?

Renewal.

Modular Travelcard for one month.

Modular Travelcard for twelve months.

Deposit period and handing in the travelcard.

Other questions.

Questions from the Community.

Does modular travelcard include unlimited travel in the zones included?

Luggage transfer

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Help with the Modular Travelcard.

Offer.

When does it make sense to buy a Modular Travelcard?

When do I buy a Point-to-Point Travelcard and when a Regional Travelcard?

Who can buy a Modular Travelcard?

Is a Modular Travelcard cheaper than a GA Travelcard?

How long is a Modular Travelcard valid for?

What classes of travel are Modular Travelcards available for?

Purchase.

Which zones can I combine?

How do I buy a Modular Travelcard?

Can I buy a Modular Travelcard even if I don’t hold a SwissPass?

Photo.

What do I need to consider when taking my photo?

Delivery.

How long does it take to receive my Modular Travelcard on the SwissPass?

Renewal.

How do I renew my Modular Travelcard?

Deposit period and handing in the travelcard.

Can I deposit my Modular Travelcard or hand it in and have it refunded?

Other questions.

I’ve forgotten my SwissPass with the integrated Modular Travelcard – what should I do now?

My SwissPass with the integrated Modular Travelcard has been lost or damaged – what can I do now?

Questions from the Community.

Does modular travelcard include unlimited travel in the zones included?

Luggage transfer

Modular Card

Helpful?

Want to get in touch with us?

SBB Contact Center.

SBB Community.

Similar topics.

Regional Travelcard

Point-to-Point Travelcard

Find the right public transport travelcard

Renew travelcard