Switzerland has stunning natural scenery that spreads across its various and sprawling sides, this is beside its distinctive history, which is highlighted by the various city museums and monuments that are distributed in all its aspects. Some may think that touring Switzerland is difficult due to its different and distinct nature, but fortunately provides a high-quality public transportation It makes commuting easy even if you are going to faraway places.
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Transportation in Switzerland
Bus and Tram
The major Swiss cities have a strong transportation system, which mainly depends on two means: the tram and the bus, the ticket price for a short distance reaches 2.60 Swiss francs and it expires for only one hour. If you intend to go on a tour around the outskirts of a city for a day, it is better to get On a one-day card for eight Swiss francs saves you a lot of money. A monthly pass is also available, in addition to a prepaid discount card. The tram gives you a pleasant tour of commutes in Switzerland, where you can see many prominent tourist attractions of these big cities, and therefore many tourists prefer it when they are wandering.
Bus and Tram
Trains
Trains are one of the most important means of transport in Switzerland, where the country includes more than five thousand kilometers of railways, and more than sixty percent of them are managed by the Swiss government transport system. Large cities are connected to each other by special train lines, which run every hour throughout the week . Switzerland does not have its own express train system, but German and French express lines pass through it on a daily basis. Restaurants are mainly available on intercity trains, allowing for the enjoyment and convenience of commuting in Switzerland, as well as on French and German international trains. German trains that pass through Switzerland, a special service that includes hiking and a full day tour to enjoy the beauty of this country. There are also more than one kind of trains that allow you to enjoy the swift natural scenery of Switzerland, including: Glacier Express, chocolate train, Golden Pass, and Bernina Express.
Car Rentals
Car rental companies are available in all big cities, and it is another pleasant means of transportation in Switzerland. Driving in this country is very easy. All roads are well paved, suitable for international standards, and all villages and small towns are equipped with signs that direct you to the destination you want. The situation may get a little worse during the winter as the roads become full of ice, which may make the process of driving difficult. If you want to drive on the highway, you must obtain a special license called Fiat for forty Swiss francs. The roads become crowded during the summer months, especially on weekends, which can make it difficult to move in Switzerland. The charming mountains of this country can be reached by many roads leading to it. You also find a number of mountain cities devoted to tourist resorts, free of any cars, just like Zermatt, Braunwald, Morne Wongen, and thus public transportation is the best way to go.
Car Rentals
Taxis taxis
Taxis are not the best means of transportation in Switzerland due to the fact that they cost you a lot of money, so the fare price has doubled after ten o’clock. So it is better to ask the driver about the price before the ride, you find taxis in all centers of large and small Swiss cities.
Taxis taxis
Other forms of transportation
The country has other forms of transportation that allow enjoying the pleasant atmosphere and its charming nature, such as ferries, which are known as ferry boats as well. You can find these boats in the main lakes, and you can rent bicycles from any train station; all this gives the pleasure of transportation in Switzerland. Lausanne Swiss is the only city in the country that has a subway system, which was added to it in 2008.
Other forms of transportation
Prices and discounts
Transportation in Switzerland comes at a high price due to its high quality, especially if you are moving between large cities within the railways, you will have to pay a lot of money. Therefore, you can get the best and cheapest way to travel using the GE card, which gives you unlimited access to the public transport network. The Swiss option either for a month, six months, or a year. The second option: obtaining a Half Fire card for one hundred sixty four francs, and giving you unlimited access to the public transport network at half the usual price. As for travelers under the age of twenty-five, they can obtain a G7 card For a hundred twenty nine Francs, which offer free transportation by means of transportation in Switzerland after seven in the evening. These cards also give holders a discount on products, through some stores across the country.
