Whether you are a tourist visiting Basel or a resident looking for a day of carefree exploration, the TNW (Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz) Day Pass is the ultimate gateway to travel throughout the entire Northwestern Switzerland public transport network. It offers passengers a convenient yet affordable way to get around the region without having to purchase multiple passes or wait in ticket queues.
With the TNW Day Pass, you can take as many train, bus, or tram rides as you wish within the TNW network for the entirety of the ticket validity period, and you will also have the option to select between single-day or multi-day passes to fit your travel needs. Additionally, children aged between 6 and 16 years old can enjoy concessions up to half the price of a full ticket, which further decreases the journey cost. And its wide availability, especially across SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) stations, ticket machines, sales offices, and online webshops, makes it easy for prospective passengers to start their journey without any hassle.
With that being said, obtaining a TNW Day Pass is not a difficult process, and our in-depth guide will ensure that you can purchase the ticket of your choice in the most straightforward manner possible.
What are the Types of Tickets
The TNW Day Pass starts at 20.20 CHF (Swiss Franc) for 2nd class and 34.40 CHF for 1st class. Children aged between 6 and 16 years old can enjoy reduced fare rates of 13.10 CHF for the 2nd class and 22.30 CHF for the 1st class. Also, if you are purchasing 6-pack day tickets, then the cost rises to 121.20 CHF for 2nd class and 206.40 CHF for 1st class. Similarly, for children, the reduced rates are 78.60 CHF and 133.80 CHF for the 2nd and 1st classes, respectively.
In addition to that, the TNW Day Pass comes in 2-day and 7-day validity periods, where the cost for 2-day adult tickets is 29.10 CHF for 2nd class and 49.50 CHF for 1st class. The 2-day children’s reduced fare tickets are 19.60 CHF for the 2nd class and 33.40 CHF for the 1st class.
Alternatively, the 7-day tickets start at 48.60 CHF for 2nd class and 82.70 CHF for 1st class. Also, the reduced rates for children are 32.60 CHF and 55.50 CHF for 2nd and 1st classes, respectively.
Different Ways to Buy Your Ticket
You can purchase your TNW Day Pass tickets through a variety of different options. For online shoppers, you can buy the tickets primarily from SBB’s official website (as well as the SBB mobile apps). And for offline shoppers, you can utilize the TNW sales offices. Additionally, you can also use the SBB ticket machines and the TNW ticket machines.
The relevant steps for each process have been provided below for your convenience.
Purchasing Online
- Begin your journey by first heading over to the official website of SBB here.
- On the landing page, click on the ‘Buy Day Pass’ option for TNW, and you will be redirected to sign in to your Swiss Pass account. Alternatively, you can also proceed with a guest account.
- In the next step, you will be asked to select the ticket class as well as the date on which you will be traveling. After that, click on ‘Continue’.
- After that, you will be asked to enter your email address, which will then be used as the primary mode of communication.
- Once done, enter the details of the passenger, such as the full name and birth date, based on which any discount will be applied. You can add as many passengers as you like. Additionally, you will also have the option to add pets or bikes if you are traveling with one or the other (or both). The final ticket price will reflect the changes you have made.
- After that, you will be provided with a final confirmation as to the type of ticket you are buying, and once you decide to proceed, you need to make the requisite payment for the chosen ticket online using your debit or credit card.
Once your payment is successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation of your purchased tickets via your registered email address.
Purchasing via TNW Sales Offices
- Start by first locating a TNW sales office near you through the official webite.
- Scroll through the list of sales offices and select the one that you are preparing to visit. Ensure that you note down the address and the operating hours. Also, keep in mind that not all sales offices allow the purchase of the complete TNW ticket range.
- At the sales office, state the type of ticket you want (which is ‘Day Pass’), the type of class you want, and the number of days you want your ticket to be valid. Also, state the date of your travel.
- After that, provide details of the passenger(s), along with any additional information, such as whether you will be taking your pet(s) or bike(s) with you.
- Finally, proceed to pay the requisite fees for your ticket and collect the ticket from the sales counter.
- Before starting your journey, simply validate your ticket at any TNW ticket machine, and you will be good to go.
For any additional queries or assistance, you can get in touch with TNW customer support via email at info@tnw.ch or by filling out the web form.
