Cost-Effective Västtrafik Setup for a Partille Family

Analysis of the most cost-effective way for a Partille family to use Västtrafik, factoring in commuting, school travel, and summer breaks.

8/19/2025 • 2 min read

🛩 Public Transport Cost-Effectiveness Report

** Family in Partille, Gothenburg Region (Västrafik) ** ** Travelers: Adult (41), Youth (11), Youth (9)

1. Travel Needs

  • Adult (41 y/o): Commutes from Partille to Gothenburg 3-4 days per week.
  • Children (11 & 9 y/o:) Ride home from school daily, sometimes to school as well.
  • Kids do not travel at all in June, July, and half of August.

2. Ticket Options and Prices (Zone A)

** Adult (20+***

  • Single: 37 SEK
  • Flex 10: 34 SEK
  • Monthly: 860 SEK
  • Annual: 8,450 SEK
    • Youth (7-19 years)**
  • Single: 28 SEK
  • Flex 10: 25.5 SEK
  • Monthly: 430 SEK
  • 90-day: 1,215 SEK
  • Annual: 4,225 SEK

3. Adult Analysis (#320 rides/year)

  • Singles: 11,840 SEK
  • Flex 10: 10,880 SEK
  • Monthly: 10,320 SEK

₢ * *Annual: :,450 SEK ** Cheapest

4. Kids'Analysis (152 rides/year each)

  • Singles: 4,256 SEK
  • Flex 10: 3,876 SEK
  • Monthlly: 4,085 SEK
  • 90-day: 3,645 SEK
  • ** Note: With lighter usage (e.g. 1 ride / 4 days), 90-day passes are still the most cost-effective.

5. Family Total Costs (Per Year)

  • Adult: Annual 🔩 8,450 SEK

  • Kids: 3 x 90-day passes = 7,290 SEK

  • Family Total: 15,740 SEK

6. Key Findings

  • Adult: Annual is best, even with only 3 commute days per week.

  • Kids: 90-day passes are best, avoiding wasted summer months.

  • Flex 10 is only useful if traveling is very rare.

  • Total family cost: *15,740 SEK.

7. Recommendation

  • 1- Purchase an Adult Annual Zcone A pass (8,450 SEK)
  • 2- Purchase two Youth 90-day passes (3 terms each, 3,645 SEK x 2 = 7,290 SEK)
  • Total: 15,740 SEK/year

This configuration gives unlimited travel when needed, and keeps costs as low as possible for the adult's regular commute, while avoiding wasted summer pass use for the kids.

8. Conclusion

The most cost-effective and practical solution for this family is :
\n- Adult: Annual Partille Zone A Pass (8,450 SEK/ear)

  • Kids: Three 90-day Youth Passes each (3,645 SEK)
    \nTeam total: 15,740 SEK per year