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Public transport is the best way to travel in Switzerland. Learn how it works, and what to take into account if you drive a car instead. I also explain how to travel between Switzerland and other countries.

Trains and passengers at the train station of Wengen.
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This page was last updated by Arno on 11 May 2026.
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Must-knows about traveling in and to Switzerland

  • Public transport is the best way to explore Switzerland. It’s efficient, clean, safe, eco-friendly, and scenic.
  • If you want to drive in Switzerland, you have to be skilled. And you need to learn about the traffic rules and behavior on mountain roads.
  • Consider a train journey for trips between Switzerland and other European countries. There are excellent rail connections.

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Arno
Page author: ArnoI have visited Switzerland countless times since 1997. I've explored most of the country, but find myself staying in the Bernese Oberland and Graubünden most frequently. The alps and the rail network remain very impressive, even after all these years.