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Switzerland Travel by Rail, The Only Way To Go, advice on what and how.

Switzerland travel by rail...

If you’re wondering how to arrange your travel to Switzerland within the country, consider getting around by train. Our rail system is quite sophisticated and will take you just about anywhere you want to go if you intend to do some hiking, or another type of vacation. Here are some advantages to Switzerland Travel by Rail:

  • You
  • don’t have to worry about renting a car. Driving around in a strange place can be difficult at times.
  • You
  • won’t have to worry about whether you can get a taxi when you need one.
  • You
  • can relax; catch up on your reading, sleep, play cards or any number of other activities when travelling by train.
    You have a lot of options if you consider to use the Swiss Rail system. Here are some of the more popular choices:
  • You
  • can combine your travel by rail with travel to/within other countries.
  • You
  • can get different kinds of Swiss passes depending on the number of days of travel
  • Switzerland
  • Travel by rail can include a trip to a Swiss Peak
  • Switzerland
  • Travel by rail can include one or many of the scenic routes around
  • You
  • can save money by combing Switzerland travel by rail with hotel accommodation packages.
    If you think you’re going to visit other countries when you come to Switzerland, consider the following Switzerland travel by rail options:
  • Eurail pass
  • - consecutive travel in different passes (15 days to three months). You can travel in 17 different countries in Europe on the same Eurail pass.
  • France and Switzerland Pass
  • - unlimited travel between the two countries for two months.
  • Switzerland and Austria Pass
  • - unlimited travel between the two countries for two months.
    If you’re just going to stick to Switzerland, you might save money with the following Switzerland Travel by rail passes:
  • Swiss Pass
  • - you can buy passes for 4 days and up to 1 month for unlimited travel
  • Swiss Flexipass
  • - gives you three days of travel within a 1 month period
  • Swiss Saverpass
  • - you get discounted rates on the Swiss Pass if you travel with a friend or family member
  • Swiss Saver Flexipass
  • – is a combination of the Saverpass with Flexipass. You can buy a pass that will give you a certain number of travel days within a one month period and you’ll get a group discount (for at least 2 people travelling together).

    If you want to see some of the most magnificent views from the top of Europe, consider buying a Swiss Peak pass in conjunction with your rail pass. This way you’ll extend your travel in Switzerland beyond the railway system to include the aerial cableway as well. A cable car ride could take you to:

  • Schilthorn / Piz Gloria
  • Mount Pilatus
  • Mount Titlis
  • Jungraujoch.
  • It doesn’t end there. There are even more ways you can see Switzerland. You can take any number of scenic train routes or buy a complete rail/hotel package.



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