Self-service bicycle transport

Travelling with a bike? Simply purchase an additional ticket for your bicycle and follow these guidelines.

Bicycles can be transported on most ZVV network lines, provided they are clean and there is sufficient space in the carriage. However, the ZVV is not obligated to accommodate bicycles.

You need to buy 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

    ValidityFares 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 passDay of issue/validation
15.00
SBB multiple day bike pass (6 days of your choice)Day of validation
90.00
SBB annual bike pass 1 year
260.00

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: you will usually find enough space here you and your bicycle.

Due to limited space during peak traffic hours (6.00–8.00 and 16.00–19.00), some transport companies restrict or do not allow bicycles during these times. The following table displays where and when you may bring your bicycle onto the Zurich Transport Network.

Overview carriage of bicycles

Transport companiesConditions
ForchbahnCarriage of bicycles allowed
PostAuto AGBicycles are transported within the ZVV territory.
SBBCarriage of bicycles allowed, except in the S-Bahn from Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm.
Regionalbahn Thurbo AGCarriage of bicycles allowed, except Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm (S26, S29, S30, S35, S41).
Stadtbus WinterthurThe 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.

More information (in German)

SZU Auto (Zimmerberg)Carriage of bicycles allowed, except Monday to Friday 6–8am and 4–7pm.
SZU/LAF Adliswil - FelseneggCarriage of bicycles allowed if permitted by space conditions
Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal VBGCarriage of bicycles allowed
Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich VBZCarriage of bicycles allowed
DolderbahnCarriage of bicycles allowed
PolybahnCarriage of bicycles allowed
Zürichsee (Lake Zurich) and Oberland VZOCarriage of bicycles allowed
Zürichsee-Schifffahrt (Lake Zurich ship travel) ZSGNo obligation to carry bicycles
ZVV nighttime network
all S-Bahn and bus lines
Carriage of bicycles allowed
ABF Autobus FreienbachCarriage of bicycles not possible
BDWM Bremgarten - DietikonCarriage of bicycles allowed
BRER Bus Rapperswil/JonaCarriage of bicycles not possible
BWS Richterswil - WollerauCarriage of bicycles allowed
FHM Ferry Horgen - MeilenCarriage of bicycles allowed
SGG Greifensee ship travelCarriage of bicycles allowed
SOB Schweizerische SüdostbahnCarriage of bicycles allowed

Notes

Peak timesSome companies do not carry bicycles or only do so outside of peak times (6.00-8.00am and 4.00-7.00pm). 
Space restrictionsBicycles may only be carried where enough space is available.
Self-loadingPassengers are responsible for loading, unloading and transferring their bicycles.
CleanlinessHeavily soiled bicycles may be prevented from travelling if other passengers and/or the vehicle itself could come into contact with dirt.
Outside the ZVV areaPersons 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.
DiscountsHolders 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 bicyclesTwo tickets are required for tandems, recumbent bicycles and tricycles.
Small bicyclesSmall 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).