What is the unireso Zone 10?

The entire canton of Geneva is covered by the Unireso fare network, often referred to as uniresco zone 10. This handy map above shows you exactly which areas are included. When you buy a unireso zone 10 ticket, it allows you to travel anywhere in that area, regardless of what mode of transportation you take, within the period of validity.

Before hopping on the bus or tram in the city, you need a valid ticket. There are ticket machines by each bus or tram stop where you can buy a ticket via coins or credit card. You can also buy tickets through the TPG or SBB app.

💡 Hot tip As long as you’re traveling within zone 10, you can change through multiple buses, trains, boats (mouettes genevoises only) as many times as you want, as long as your ticket hasn’t expired. No need to buy a separate ticket for each transfer.

What are the different tickets?

If you’re an infrequent user of public transportation in Geneva, these are the tickets that are available at the ticketing machines at each bus or tram stop:

1. Zone 10 ticket – This ticket is valid for 60 mins upon purchase for 3 CHF (full price) or 2 CHF (reduced price*). I want to stress that you can hop onto multiple buses, trams, and trains as you want during the 60 min validity. The time validity is stamped on your ticket, in case you forget.

2. “Saut de puce” or flea jump CHF – This ticket is only valid for one single trip of 3 stops (one way) on a tpg line or a crossing with the Mouettes. You cannot use this ticket to take the CFF/SNCF trains. You count the station where you get on and if the station you get off is the 3rd stop (or less), this journey would be covered under a flea jump ticket.

3. Day passes – If you are planning to take multiple trips through the day, it might be worth looking into a day pass. These are the ones available.

• Day pass – Valid from the time of purchase until 5AM the next day
• Day pass from 9AM.

If you are starting your travel before 9AM, you should get the normal day pass. If you’re traveling after 9AM, you can get the day pass from 9AM. 

*The reduced price applies to:
– young people aged 6 to 15 included;
– holders of half-fare season tickets;
– senior citizens over AHV legal age
– OASI/DI pensioners
– bicycles ;
– dogs that cannot be placed in a basket

⚠️ NOTE There’s an option to buy first class or second class, which only applies to trains. There is no class difference on the bus and trams.

If you’re travelling with…

• 🧒 Children: If your child is under the age of 6, they can travel for free with someone that has a valid ticket on the tpg network.
• 👶 Strollers: You can bring a stroller onto the public transportations free of charge. If you are travelling with a stroller, you should use the second door of the buses or 2nd and 3rd door of the trams, which have blue or yellow buttons. Always use the blue button if you have a stroller, as it prevents the door from closing automatically.
• 🚲 Bikes: Generally speaking, you need a separate reduced fare ticket to transport bikes on public transportation. If it’s a folded bike that can fold quite small, like the size of a suitcase, then it is free of charge. Check the TPG website for more specifics.
• 🐕 Dogs: Dogs are allowed on all public transportation across Switzerland. Your dog can travel for free if it measures less than 30cm at the withers and is carried in a bag or basket. For dogs larger than that OR if your dog is not in a carrier, you need to purchase a reduced fare ticket for your furry companion.