How easy is it to travel round Switzerland?
Public transport is well-known for its reliability. The train and regional bus services are timetabled to provide the best possible connections with each other. The Swiss Federal Railways have an excellent on-line timetable which covers not only trains, but also buses and boats. It also has details of deals available for foreign visitors to Switzerland, which will almost certainly save you a lot of money. If you plan to travel by car, there is an efficient motorway network. You will need a “vignette”: a sticker which must be fixed to the windscreen of your car. It costs 40 francs, and is valid from January to January. You can buy this before you arrive from a Swiss tourist office or from many motoring organisations. Otherwise they are sold at the border, in post offices and service stations. Please note that if you are driving in winter, using winter tyres is highly recommended for insurance reasons. For some roads you will even need chains. Many of the passes are closed for several mo
