Self-service bicycle transport
Travelling on two wheels? All you need is an additional ticket for your bike. Please observe the advice and tips below.
You are allowed to transport a bicycle on most lines in the ZVV network provided it is not dirty and there is enough space in the carriage. Please note, however, that the ZVV is not obliged to carry bicycles.
You need to purchase an additional regular ZVV ticket (2nd class, discount prices) or an SBB day pass. The most cost effective way to travel locally with a bicycle is to buy a ZVV ticket. For longer distances, it's worth buying an SBB day pass.
Self-service bicycle transport
| Validity | Fares for normals bikes CHF |
|
|---|---|---|
| ZVV tickets (e.g. single ticket, 24h-ticket) | 30 mins to 24 hours (depending on ticket) | Discount prices, 2nd class |
| SBB bike day pass |
Day of issue/validation | 14.00 |
| SBB multiple day bike pass (6 days of your choice) |
Day of validation | 84.00 |
| SBB annual bike pass | 1 year | 240.00 |
Travelling with a bicycle
Taking bicycles on the S-Bahn: The double-deck carriages and Regio-Dosto trains of the SBB, the articulated railcars of Thurbo AG and SOB FLIRT trains have designated spaces for bicycles. Please look for the bicycle symbols on the doors.
Taking bicycles on the tram: If you get on the last carriage of a tram, there will usually be enough room for your bicycle.
Taking bicycles on the bus: The second door from the front of a bus is usually best: As a rule, you will find enough space to accommodate your bicycle.
For reasons of space during peak traffic hours (6–8am and 4–7pm) some companies do not carry bicycles at all or at times. The following table displays where and when you may carry bicycle in the Zurich Transport Network.
Overview carriage of bicycles
| Transport companies | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Forchbahn | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| PostAuto AG | Bicycles are transported within the ZVV territory. |
| SBB | Carriage of bicycles allowed, except in the S-Bahn from Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm. |
| Regionalbahn Thurbo AG | Carriage of bicycles allowed, except Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm (S26, S29, S30, S35, S41). |
| Stadtbus Winterthur | The transportation of bicycles and similar vehicles is only possible if there is sufficient space on the bus. Please avoid the peak times from 06.00 - 08.00 and from 16.00 - 19.00. |
| SZU Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn | Carriage of bicycles allowed, except Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm. Carriage of bicycles (also inTranZBag) is not allowed on the route between Uitikon Waldegg uand Uetliberg. |
| SZU Auto (Zimmerberg) | Carriage of bicycles allowed, except Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm. |
| SZU/LAF Adliswil - Felsenegg | Carriage of bicycles allowed if permitted by space conditions |
| Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal VBG | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich VBZ | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| Dolderbahn | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| Polybahn | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| Zürichsee (Lake Zurich) and Oberland VZO | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| Zürichsee-Schifffahrt (Lake Zurich ship travel) ZSG | No obligation to carry bicycles |
| ZVV nighttime network all S-Bahn and bus lines |
Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| ABF Autobus Freienbach | Carriage of bicycles not possible |
| BDWM Bremgarten - Dietikon | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| BRER Bus Rapperswil/Jona | Carriage of bicycles not possible |
| BWS Richterswil - Wollerau | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| FHM Ferry Horgen - Meilen | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| SGG Greifensee ship travel | Carriage of bicycles allowed |
| SOB Schweizerische Südostbahn |
Carriage of bicycles allowed |
Notes
Peak times
Some companies do not carry bicycles or only do so outside of peak times (6.00-8.00am and 4.00-7.00pm).
Space restrictions
Bicycles may only be carried where enough space is available.
Self-loading
Passengers are responsible for loading, unloading and transferring their bicycles.
Cleanliness
Heavily soiled bicycles may be prevented from travelling if other passengers and/or the vehicle itself could come into contact with dirt.
Outside the ZVV area
Persons wishing to take their bicycles outside of the network area must purchase national tickets at half-fare. Bicycles may then be transported on the route indicated on the ticket.
Discounts
Holders of a GA travelcard for young adults or Familia GA travelcard may bring bicycles for young persons aged 6-16 years free of charge. Conditions: Young persons must be travelling with their family (at least one parent) and the parent(s) must have tickets for their bicycles.
Large bicycles
Two tickets are required for tandems, recumbent bicycles and tricycles.
Small bicycles
Small children's bikes and scooters are carried free of charge. Other easily portable bicycles will be carried free of charge provided they can be stored above or below the passenger's seat. This also applies to folded bicycles and dismantled bicycles (in carrier bags).