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Traveling to Switzerland: your journey by train, car or plane
Our travel guides for journeys between Switzerland and other countries. We advise using the train for routes in Europe. We explain about, car, bus, and plane trips too.
Traveling to Switzerland by train is highly recommended. There are excellent, frequent connections from the surrounding countries Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. A train journey from other European countries is possible too.
Your benefits:
There are no check-in or check-out procedures as with planes. Just show up on time and board the train. Continue your journey right upon arrival in Switzerland.
You can choose from many day connections, and an increasing offer of night trains.
A rail trip to Switzerland is eco-friendly. You’ll help to protect the Swiss Alps.
Train tickets versus passes
Before purchasing a train ticket to Switzerland, find out if you’re better off with a rail pass.
If you plan multiple trips across Europe, a rail pass covering several countries may make sense.
If you have a rail pass for Switzerland, such as a Swiss Travel Pass, you can save money on your inbound trip because you only need a ticket to the Swiss border. Your pass will cover the Swiss leg.
Practical info to plan your international train journey
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