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Traveling in Switzerland

Switzerland is a country on the move, a place where transportation is an art form. From the moment they arrive, travelers find the Swiss transportation system to be a unique exercise in precision that whisks them from a plane to a train to their destination in a matter of minutes. If you’re thinking about a Swiss vacation, this guide to getting around in the crossroads of Europe will help you plan a trip that suits your traveling style.

With the variety of transportation services that make Switzerland easy to discover, travelers yearning for independence and the option to explore at their own pace have no trouble getting what they want from their trip. You’re free to experience the exhilaration of discovery along serpentine ribbons of rails, through an ever-changing array of scenery.

The Swiss travel system is no accident; it has developed over time into a superb method of moving travelers throughout the country. In Switzerland you can visit the highest railway in Europe or ride slow trains past glaciers that rise to the crest of the world. One moment you feel larger than life; the next, you're miniaturized by the awesome magnitude of the Alps. Passengers don’t have to wait to get where they’re going to do their sightseeing; they can sit back and savor ever-changing vistas that are a feast for the senses.

The Swiss Federal Railways are linked with over 400 private lines to form a synchronized travel network. In many places, trains link with lake steamers. In some places, funiculars (cable-drawn railways) go directly from the rail station to the center of the city. And in other areas, funicular routes are coordinated with lake steamers. Rack (or cogwheel) railroads are also part of the system, as are cable cars suspended high above ground. The Swiss transportation network is so seamless, travel there is virtually continuous.

In the cities and towns, buses and trams operate continuously to link central access points with outlying areas, providing frequent, efficient service for commuters. And throughout the country, the famed Swiss postal buses are scheduled to arrive and depart within minutes of regular train services. They transport passengers, as well as mail, to places not served by trains.