If you live in Switzerland, you know that the country’s dense and efficient public transport system can get you practically everywhere — including to the mountains. Here's what you need to know about travelling by train to ski this winter.
As the increasing number of people in Switzerland travel on public transport without a ticket, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), along with other transport companies, want to target the dodgers by imposing heftier fines — especially on repeat offenders.
The tunnel, which connects German-speaking Switzerland with the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, closed to rail traffic in August 2023, after a freight train came off the track.
If you want to transport yourself and your skis to the slopes by train, Swiss national railways (SBB) give you this option. But there is one thing you should know.
The GoldenPass Express has been named one of the world’s most luxurious trains by National Geographic magazine. Is it worth it? Let us know in the comments section below if you have experienced it.
If you look at the high usage figures for the Swiss train network, it might seem that rail is king in Switzerland. But, as Clare O’Dea writes, cars are still the dominant form of transport, and trains remain a pricey option.
Swiss national railways (SBB) have reiterated their interest in launching a direct train from Basel to London. So what's the likelihood of it happening?
If you travel by public transport in Switzerland, you may choose to bring various items with you – but not everything can be carried on board a Swiss train.
Given higher costs — not to mention hassles — of air travel, many people see trains as a better alternative for getting from point A to point B. What direct international connections are there from Swiss cities?
Right now, you can buy tickets for travel within Switzerland on the mobile app of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), but that option is not yet available for international travel. This is about to change.
Switzerland already boasts an excellent railway system, but the government has announced it will step up its overhaul on certain parts of the network in the coming years.
Swiss authorities have confirmed that the Gotthard base tunnel will be closed for months to passenger rail services due to damage. International services in particular will be affected.
Rail passengers in French-speaking Switzerland will be hit by major disruption for months as national rail operator SBB is to carry out a series of construction projects.
Last year, trains in Switzerland were over 30 percent more punctual than their German counterparts and a Swiss transport expert has shed light on the reasons for the difference in reliability between the two countries.
Travelling by train on certain routes in Europe can be twice as expensive as taking a plane, even if flying is far worse for the climate, Greenpeace has denounced. But on some common routes, the train is still the most affordable option.
