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Getting Around in Switzerland
The travel options within Switzerland will spoil you for choice, with swift buses, clean trains and a dozen different types of mountain transport system. The discount options and the variety of tickets are generally bewildering but not too hard to figure out. In general, there is at least one bus or train per hour on every route.
Getting Around Switzerland By Air
The major domestic flight carriers within Switzerland are Swiss, Geneva, Darwin Airlines and Fly Baboo website. However, tourists and locals generally prefer to travel by train rather than planes.
Getting Around Switzerland By Other
Transportation Passes
Switzerland offers a variety of transportation passes designed to provide tourists with cost-effective and convenient travel options.
1. Swiss Travel Pass
The Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited travel on consecutive days throughout the Swiss Travel System network, which includes trains, buses, and boats. It also grants free or discounted admission to numerous museums and attractions across Switzerland.
Validity Options and Prices for 2nd-class Travel:
3 days: USD 278
4 days: USD 336
6 days: USD 431
8 days: USD 477
2. Swiss Half Fare Card
This card allows travelers to purchase tickets for trains, buses, boats, and most mountain railways at half price. The card is valid for one month from the date of purchase. It can be purchased for USD 137 per adult.
3. Saver Day Pass
The Saver Day Pass provides unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System network for one day. It's an excellent option for travelers planning extensive travel within a single day.
Starting Prices:
With a Half Fare Travelcard: from CHF 29
Without a Half Fare Travelcard: from CHF 52
4. Regional Travel Passes
For travelers focusing on specific regions, various regional passes offer unlimited travel within designated areas. Examples include the Tell-Pass for Central Switzerland and the Jungfrau Travel Pass for the Jungfrau region.
5. Swiss Family Card
If you're traveling with children under 16, get a Swiss Family Card, allowing them to travel for free with you on public transportation.
Getting Around Switzerland By Rail
The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) operates a dense and reliable train network that connects major cities, towns, and remote areas. However, you might be confused with the different kinds of trains. The schedule at a Swiss train station is generally color-coded and, thus, easy to figure out. The yellow sheet is for departure, and the white is for arrival. The faster trains appear in red, while the black ones stop at more stations. Scenic routes, such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, offer breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and are popular among travelers.
Getting Around Switzerland By Road
Switzerland features some of the greatest driving roads in the world, so if you like driving, you are in for a treat. However, these roads can literally throw you in jail for speeding. Stick to the speed limit, and you will still have a blast driving on these roads. Driving is the best way to explore the beautiful countryside. Driving is on the right side of the road in Switzerland.
