Why Commuters Choose Commutelio
Real-Time Timetable Comparisons
We aggregate schedules from SBB, PostBus, regional trams, and urban bus networks so you can compare all options side by side. No more switching between apps — see every departure, transfer, and delay in one place. Updated continuously to reflect live disruptions and service changes.
Accurate Travel Time Estimates
Our estimation engine factors in walking segments, platform changes, and typical wait times at interchange stations. We account for peak-hour patterns so the time shown reflects what you will actually experience. Historical delay data is built into every calculation.
Personalised Daily Routes
Save your home and work addresses once, and Commutelio builds a morning and evening commute profile around your preferences. You can prioritise speed, fewest transfers, or guaranteed seating on intercity trains. Adjustments take effect immediately across all your saved journeys.
Practical Mobility Guides
Beyond route planning, we publish step-by-step guides for navigating Switzerland's most complex interchange hubs, understanding zone tariffs, and travelling with bikes or large luggage. Each guide is written by experienced Swiss commuters and reviewed regularly for accuracy.
Built for Every Kind of Swiss Journey
Cross-Canton Commuting
Travelling between cantons often means combining tickets, zones, and operators that behave differently from each other. Commutelio maps the full journey across cantonal boundaries and shows you exactly which pass or ticket covers which segment. You will always know what to buy before you board.
City Connections and Last-Mile Guidance
Getting from the main station to your final destination inside a city is often the most confusing part of a commute. We include tram, trolleybus, and urban bus legs with accurate walk times from stops to building entrances. City-specific tips cover night services and reduced weekend schedules.
Early Departures and Late Returns
Night trains and first-morning services have limited connections and are easy to miss without careful planning. Commutelio highlights the earliest viable departure and the latest safe return for any route, including transfer buffer times. We flag routes where a single missed connection could mean a significantly longer wait.
Trusted Data, Transparent Methodology
Verified Timetable Sources
All schedule data is sourced directly from official operator feeds and the national transport data platform. We do not rely on user submissions for core timetable information, which keeps accuracy high. Every data refresh is timestamped so you always know how current your results are.
Disruption Alerts You Can Act On
When a line is cancelled or delayed, Commutelio does not just show a warning — it immediately recalculates your route and presents the next best alternative. Alerts are written in plain language so you understand exactly what has changed and what to do next.
Privacy-Respecting Design
Your saved routes and journey history are stored locally on your device by default and are never sold to third parties. We collect only the minimal anonymous usage data needed to improve route suggestions. You can export or delete your data at any time from your account settings.