Schwyz Traffic Office – everything for Schwyz, Pfäffikon and Höfe
With two locations (Schwyz and Pfäffikon), the Schwyz Traffic Office serves the whole canton from the inner valley to Lake Zurich. Here you find all current addresses, phone numbers and opening hours plus the main online services such as the viacar slot booking, the eAddress-change tool and the keeper lookup. If you train in Schwyz, Küssnacht am Rigi or Pfäffikon, DriveLab has instructors with modern training cars and motorcycles right on site.
Updated: May 2026 · Source: www.sz.ch
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At a glance
- Head office Schlagstrasse 82, 6430 Schwyz
- Branch office Gwattstrasse 3, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ
- Phone Schwyz +41 41 819 21 56
- Phone Pfäffikon +41 41 819 17 56
- Online counter CARI eGov Schwyz
- Keeper lookup eAutoindex Switzerland
2 locations in the canton of Schwyz
Schwyz Traffic Office (head office)
Schlagstrasse 826430 Schwyz
Counter, registration, MFK, theory and practical tests car/motorcycle
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Fri: 07:30 – 16:00 (continuous)
Pfäffikon Traffic Office
Gwattstrasse 38808 Pfäffikon SZ
Counter, registration, driving tests – near Pfäffikon SZ station
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Fri: 07:30 – 16:00 (continuous)
Vehicle keeper lookup
Enter the plate – we deep-link to your cantonal auto-index service. The responsible authority sets the price, conditions and any lookup limits.
Online counter & forms
No queuing: the most important online services of the road traffic office in one click.
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Apply for learner permit online
PDF form to register for the Schwyz theory test – category B, A, A1, BE or taxi.
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Book theory test online (CARI)
Book your theory or practical test via the Schwyz CARI eGov portal with PIN/PID.
Book slot → -
Register practical car test
In the canton of Schwyz the practical test is booked by your instructor. Self-booking only directly with the Traffic Office.
Call Traffic Office → -
Apply to take exam in another canton
Form for permission to sit the exam outside Schwyz (e.g. weekly residents).
Open application → -
Address change online
The Traffic Office's eAddress-change tool lets you change the address in your vehicle permit conveniently online.
Change online → -
Vehicle keeper lookup / Auto index
Switzerland-wide lookup via eAutoindex.ch (limited queries, lock possible via PDF form).
Open auto index →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Schwyz. Subject to change — as of May 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 60 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 120/h | ||
| CHF 90 | ||
| CHF 45 | ||
| free | ||
| CHF 50 | ||
| CHF 132/h | ||
| Selected total | CHF 0.– |
Tip: tick boxes to see your personal total estimate.
7 steps to your driving licence
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Learner permit
Submit the PDF with photo, eye-test and ID.
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Theory test
Book via CARI, sit it in Schwyz or Pfäffikon.
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Driving lessons
DriveLab Rapperswil, Küssnacht am Rigi or Zug – close to the canton of Schwyz.
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Practical test
Booked by your instructor or directly at the Traffic Office.
Driving lessons in the canton of Schwyz — book directly
Experienced instructors, modern training cars, flexible times. DriveLab supports you from the first lesson to the passed exam.
FAQ Schwyz Road Traffic Office
Where is the Schwyz Traffic Office?
At Schlagstrasse 82 in 6430 Schwyz. There is also a branch at Gwattstrasse 3 in 8808 Pfäffikon SZ.
What are the opening hours of the Schwyz Traffic Office?
Both sites: Mon–Thu 07:30–11:30 and 13:00–17:00, Friday 07:30–16:00 continuous. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I register the practical driving test online myself?
In the canton of Schwyz, the practical test is normally booked by your instructor. Self-booking is possible only directly with the Traffic Office.
How do I change my address in the Schwyz vehicle permit?
Use the Traffic Office's eAddress-change tool (online) or visit the counter. The address change is free of charge.
Who can look up the Schwyz auto index?
A Switzerland-wide keeper lookup is possible at www.eautoindex.ch. Daily queries are limited and keepers can block their data via a PDF application.
Where do I take the VKU for a test in Schwyz?
The VKU is valid across cantons. You can take it with DriveLab in Zurich, Zug or Lucerne.
Which driving schools are present in the Schwyz region?
DriveLab operates schools in Küssnacht am Rigi and Rapperswil as well as nearby locations such as Zug and Lucerne.
How can I secure a short-notice exam slot in Schwyz?
Check the CARI portal several times a day – cancellations are released automatically.
