Public transport in the Bellinzona region
Thanks to Bellinzona’s public transport system, Trasporto Pubblico del Bellinzonese (tpb), you benefit from frequent services throughout the region. Climb on board and travel in comfort − on our hybrid or electric vehicles!
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New: introduction of the first electric buses
The first two of six planned electric vehicles have been running on route 1 Castione FFS–Arbedo–Bellinzona FFS–Camorino since 26 May 2025. The six Mercedes-Benz eCitaro vehicles are the first electric buses to be used in Ticino’s public transport network and will all be operational by the end of July 2025.
The new electric vehicles will save up to 146,000 litres of diesel per year, which equates to 383 tonnes of CO2 emissions. What’s more, the buses are extremely quiet and will be recharged at the depot only during breaks or at the end of their runs.
Four additional electric vehicles will begin operating on route 2 Bellinzona FFS–Monte Carasso–Sementina–Giubiasco FFS in mid-2026. The aim is to convert the entire Trasporto Pubblico del Bellinzonese fleet to electric power by 2030.
Routes and timetables
- Route 1: Castione FFS–Arbedo–Bellinzona FFS–Giubiasco FFS–Camorino
- Route 2: Bellinzona FFS–Monte Carasso–Sementina–Giubiasco FFS
- Route 3: Scuola Media 2–Bellinzona–Giubiasco–Camorino –S. Antonino Centri Commerciali
- Route 4: Bellinzona FFS–Artore–Castello Sasso Corbaro
- Route 5: Bellinzona FFS–Ospedale (Ravecchia)
- Route 8: Castione FFS–Claro Scubiago–Moleno
Tickets and prices
If your journey begins in Ticino or Moesano, you will need a ticket for the Arcobaleno fare network. A few examples of fares for travelling in the Bellinzona area are listed below.
Tickets
TicketsTarget not accessible for public transport can be purchased via the SBB app, ticket machines or public transport points of sale in SwitzerlandTarget not accessible:
Single ticket for 1 zone
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Adults 2.60 |
Young people aged 6–25 2.00 |
Single ticket for 2 zones
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Adults 5.20 |
Young people aged 6–25 2.60 |
Single ticket for 3 zones
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Adults 7.80 |
Young people aged 6–25 3.90 |
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Price in CHF (2nd class) |
Travelcards
Arcobaleno travelcardsTarget not accessible can be purchased at public transport points of sale in SwitzerlandTarget not accessible or by phoning PostBus on 0840 852 852 and paying by credit card.
1-zone monthly travelcard |
Adults 51.00 |
Young people aged 6–25 36.00 |
2-zone monthly travelcard |
Adults 77.00 |
Young people aged 6–25 55.00 |
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Price in CHF (2nd class) |
