This page was last updated by Arno on 15 October 2023.
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Learn how to travel by Swiss train, bus, mountain transport, and boat

Rhätische Bahn train descending from Alp Grüm in a loop

Train

How to travel by rail in Switzerland: must-read info about the timetable, finding your way on the station, tickets, 1st …
Swiss postbus on road in St. Moritz

Bus

Buses in Switzerland complement the rail network. There are national yellow Postbuses and many other local and regional buses.
Restaurant and Cliff Walk at Grindelwald-First

Mountain trips

Swiss mountain tops are easy to access by cable cars, funiculars, and mountain trains. Use our mountain trip finder to …
Boat trail and Swiss flag from catamaran boat near Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock

Boat trips

Find the prettiest boat rides on the lakes of Switzerland: Lake Lucerne, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Geneva, Lake Zurich, …

All you need to know about tickets and reservations

RhB train in Val Bever in autumn

All tickets and passes

Use our rail pass finder to quickly select the best pass or ticket for your Switzerland trip: from the Swiss …
1st class seat in panoramic Gotthard Panorama Express coach

Seat reservations

You don’t need seat reservations for Swiss trains and other public transport. There are exceptions, such as a few panoramic …

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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.