A convenient and affordable way for unlimited travel within the designated zones of the A-Welle fare network, the Z-Pass A-Welle Day Pass is perfect for day trips, to explore new areas, or simply bask in the local culture. This means that you can hop on and off buses, trams, or trains throughout the designated zones covered by your pass.
The A-Welle fare network currently includes the cantons of Aargau (excluding Rheinfelden district) and the Olten-Gosgen-Gau (Solothurn) region in Switzerland, where nine different transport companies have teamed up together to provide this amazing service. As a result, the same simple fare system applies across the selected zones, meaning that you can travel to a variety of different destinations at your own pace. Also, you do not have to deal with buying multiple tickets, ultimately making your journey more convenient.
Having said that, if you want to purchase your own Z-Pass A-Welle Day Pass or for your family and friends, then our extensive guide can help you sort out not only the purchasing process but also the important tidbits you need to know before you start your journey.
What are the Types of Tickets and Costs
The Z-Pass A-Welle Day Pass primarily comes in two types – one for single travelers and another for multiple travelers (a group of six persons). And each ticket carries a one-day validity, up to 5 AM the following day.
For single travelers, adult tickets start at 14 CHF (Swiss Franc) for 2nd class and 24 CHF for 1st class for 2 zones, rising up to 62.80 CHF and 106.80 CHF, respectively, for all zones.
On the other hand, multiple-day passes (consisting of six single-day passes) start at a cost of 84 CHF for 2nd class and 144 CHF for 1st class for 2 zones, rising up to 376.80 CHF and 640.80 CHF, respectively, for all zones.
Users will have the option to select the six days of travel for the multiple-day passes as they wish. Additionally, children aged between 6 and 16 can enjoy half-fare rates for both single-day passes and multiple-day passes.
How to Buy Your Pass
As of the present day, travelers are provided with the option to purchase their A-Welle Day Passes either through any physically located SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) ticket counter within the A-Welle fare network area or online through the SBB website or the official SBB mobile app.
Relevant steps detailing each of the aforementioned processes have been provided below.
Purchasing Online
- First, you need to download the official SBB mobile app on your smartphone, either from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Alternatively, you can also visit the official website through your computer’s web browser.
- Proceed to select your arrival and departure stations, along with the date on which you are traveling.
- After you have selected your preferred route, you will be required to enter the travel data. For this, you can choose to sign in to your Swiss Pass account or continue with a guest account. The travel data will include the name(s) of the passenger(s) along with the relevant birth date(s). Additionally, you also have to state your email address, which will be used as the primary mode of communication.
- In the next step, you will be notified regarding the total amount of payment you need to make based on the selections you have made.
- Once payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation message on your email address, along with the A-Welle day pass tickets that you had applied for.
Purchasing Offline
- The primary step involves finding a SBB ticket machine near you. Usually, ticket machines can be found at SBB railway stations, locations for which you can find them here.
- Once you have found your preferred railway station, head over there to purchase your A-Welle day pass.
- At the ticket counter, first select your travel route and then the date on which you will be traveling.
- After that, disclose the name(s) and birth date(s) of the passenger(s) who will be traveling (including any child).
- Based on your selections, the total fare amount will be showcased, which you will need to pay before obtaining your tickets on-site.
Keep in mind that after obtaining your day pass tickets (via whichever process you follow), you will need to validate the ticket before starting your journey.
How to Contact For Help
If you require any assistance or have any queries, you can contact either the SBB Rail Service or ZVV Customer Support. To contact SBB Rail Service, you can give a call to 0848 44 66 88, and if you are contacting ZVV Customer Care, call 0800 988 988.
You can also get in touch with ZVV Customer Support via email at contact@zvv.ch.
