Switzerland trains
The Swiss railway system operates smoothly and smoothly. On it you can get to any corner of the country. Trains in Switzerland run on time and transfers are fast. Such a clear organization is very convenient for travelers..
Features of railway communication
You can get directions for your trip on the Swiss Railways website sbb.ch. There you can also pick up a ticket, find out the travel time and the names of intermediate stations. The train schedule in Switzerland is on the same website. Domestic flights are poorly developed and air tickets are expensive. Therefore, it is more profitable for tourists to use land transport. Swiss railways are tailored to the needs of passengers.
The trains on the routes run strictly in accordance with the schedule. They are comfortable, clean and quiet. Smoking in the carriage is prohibited. If desired, the train can be rented for a day or for several hours, as well as create a different travel itinerary.
Swiss railways are considered the most convenient and reliable in the world. Trains run between the main cities of the country at intervals of half an hour. Local trains are designated RX and R. The fastest trains are IR, EC, ICN, IC. There are no night trains inside Switzerland.
Train ticket prices
All tickets are subject to standard prices. A single ticket is quite expensive. For example, the journey from Zurich to Bern takes 1 hour and costs about 45 francs. When ordering a ticket in advance, the passenger gets a good discount. Discount applies to round trip tickets.
By using Swiss Pass tickets, passengers can save money. These tickets are intended for travel on regular and panoramic lines, as well as for any public transport. The country uses travel cards, which make it possible to use trains and enter museums. Many mountain routes do not have passes.
In addition to the state railway in Switzerland, there are also private ones, which are mainly mountainous. Expensive lines lead to the Matterhorn and Jungfrau peaks. There are many great panoramic and free routes for ticket holders: «Arosa express», «Bernina express» and etc.
Train tickets for Switzerland can be viewed at sbb.ch or at swisstravelsystem.com. Most often, tourists use the Swiss Card and Swiss Pass for travel. You can buy them at any major railway station in the country. Swiss Transfer Ticket sold outside Switzerland.
