Why travel by train, bus and boat? Travelling by Swiss public transport is comfortable and convenient. It may seem complicated at first sight: buying tickets, changing transportation, finding connections, not forgetting the luggage or missing the right stop. But fortunately, all of this is wonderfully easy in Switzerland. Here are 5 reasons why Switzerland is best explored by train, bus and boat.
the view Enjoy the best panoramas of Switzerland
Enjoy the best panoramas of Switzerland
Discover majestic peaks, picturesque valleys and everything in between. And all that from the comfort of your seat. Because by using public transport in Switzerland you make the journey the reward itself, enjoying the most breathtaking landscapes and natural treasures Switzerland has to offer.
the reliability Be on time, every time
Be on time, every time
When you take public transport in Switzerland, you can rest assured that everything works just… perfectly. Like a Swiss watch, really. Punctual, predictable and with synchronized timetables, it ensures you get wherever you want to go – whenever you want to be there. Always safe, clean and readily accessible.
the reach Explore everywhere with ease
Explore everywhere with ease
Welcome aboard the world‘s densest public transportation network. With over 29,000 kilometers of rail, road, waterways and more, we‘ll make sure you‘ll get there – wherever „there“ might be. And if you‘re arriving from or going to a neighboring country, just know it‘ll work perfect too: connections are guaranteed in all places.
the sustainability Minimise your impact on the environment
Minimise your impact on the environment
Thanks to advanced technology and ever improving efficiency, railway traffic causes only 0,2 % of all traffic-related CO2 emissions in Switzerland. Combine this with a high share of renewable energy used and you get a public transport with less impact on the environment – without sacrificing comfort whatsoever.
the ticket Travel all you want with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Travel all you want with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Explore Switzerland the easy way: With the all-in-one Swiss Travel Pass our international visitors can discover all of Switzerland with only a single ticket. Not only by train, but by bus, boat and more, too. Also included: a 50% discount on many mountain excursions and free admission to more than 500 museums. Happy discovering.