GA vs. Half-Fare Card

Is the Swiss travelcard worth it compared with a half-fare card or single tickets?

Cost with half-fare cardCHF 2'690

Cost with GA: CHF 3'995
Cheapest: Half-fare card
GA pays off above (full-fare travel per year): CHF 7'610

Cost with half-fare card
Cost with GA

Cost with half-fare card – depending on Yearly travel at full fare

How it works

Compares a general travel pass (GA) with a half-fare card plus individual tickets. The calculator estimates your yearly travel spending on single tickets and shows which pass is cheaper for your travel pattern.

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