Tickets Calculator
Find the most cost-effective public transport ticket combination
Transport Ticket Optimizer
Step 1: Analyze Your Travel Style
Number of public transport trips per day
Total days you'll need transportation
Quick Scenarios:
Step 2: Input Ticket Prices
Price of one single journey ticket
24-hour unlimited travel pass
Step 3: Optimal Ticket Combination
Enter your travel details and ticket prices to see the optimal combination
Common City Examples
New York (MTA)
Single: $2.90, Weekly: $33, Monthly: $127
London (TfL)
Single: £2.80, Daily: £8.10, Weekly: £40.70
Paris (RATP)
Single: €2.15, Daily: €8.45, Weekly: €30
Tokyo (JR)
Single: ¥160-320, Daily: ¥800, Weekly: ¥2,000
Money-Saving Tips
Check Group Discounts
Many cities offer family or group ticket options
Tourist Cards
Special visitor passes often include attractions
Mobile Apps
Digital tickets sometimes offer discounts
Off-Peak Travel
Some cities have time-based pricing
How the Ticket Optimizer Works
Optimization Algorithm
Our calculator uses a dynamic programming approach to find the most cost-effective combination of tickets. It considers all possible combinations of single fares, daily passes, weekly passes, and monthly passes to minimize your total cost.
Cost Calculation Process
1. Total trips: Trips per day × Duration in days
2. Baseline cost: Total trips × Single fare price
3. Optimization: Find the cheapest combination of passes
4. Savings: Compare optimized cost with baseline
Factors Considered
- •Validity periods of different ticket types
- •Your specific travel pattern and duration
- •Cost efficiency of each ticket option
Travel Scenarios
Short-Term Visitors
1-5 days: Usually best with daily passes or single fares. Weekly passes rarely cost-effective for short stays unless you travel frequently.
Weekly Visitors
5-10 days: Weekly passes often provide the best value, especially for tourists who plan to explore extensively.
Long-Term Stays
2+ weeks: Monthly passes typically offer the best value for extended stays, business trips, or temporary relocations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the savings calculations?
The calculator provides exact savings based on the ticket prices you input. However, actual savings may vary due to factors like peak/off-peak pricing, zone-based fares, or special promotions not accounted for in the basic calculation.
Should I always choose the recommended combination?
The recommendation is based purely on cost optimization. Consider other factors like convenience, flexibility, and the possibility of unused validity periods. Sometimes a slightly more expensive option might be more practical.
What if my travel pattern is irregular?
The calculator works best with consistent daily travel. For irregular patterns, consider using the tool multiple times with different scenarios, or lean towards more flexible options like daily passes.