PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
GETTING AROUND SWITZERLAND
Discover the best ways to travel across Switzerland. Find trains, cable cars, buses, scenic boat cruises and driving routes to the country’s most spectacular mountain destinations.
GETTING AROUND
SWITZERLAND
Discover how to travel between Swiss cities, lakes and mountain destinations. From scenic trains and lake cruises to cable cars and mountain railways, Switzerland makes it easy to combine different forms of transport on the same journey.
TRAVEL THROUGH SWITZERLAND WITH EASE
Switzerland is easy to explore without relying on one single form of transport. Major cities are linked by rail, regional buses reach smaller communities, and boats connect lakeside towns with mountain destinations.
For mountain trips, the most useful approach is often to combine several connections. A journey from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus can combine a lake cruise with mountain transport, while the journey to Mount Titlis continues by train to Engelberg before ascending into the mountains.
WAYS TO TRAVEL THROUGH SWITZERLAND
Choose the right combination of transport for your destination and journey.
Trains
Switzerland has an extensive railway network connecting major cities, lakeside towns and Alpine regions. Choose your destination and explore the journey from there.
Buses
Regional buses and PostBus services connect railway stations with villages, valleys and destinations beyond the main rail network. Choose where you want to go.
Boats & Lake Cruises
Lake cruises connect many Swiss towns while adding spectacular scenery to the journey. Lake Lucerne and Lake Zurich are particularly useful for combining sightseeing with transport.
Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
Gondolas, cable cars, funiculars and mountain railways connect valleys with panoramic viewpoints, hiking areas and high Alpine destinations. Choose your destination below.
Cars & Rental Cars
A car offers flexibility for mountain valleys, rural regions and destinations away from the main railway network. Select your destination to continue.
Airports & Transfers
Zurich and Geneva are two of Switzerland’s main international gateways. Choose your arrival airport and continue to the relevant Swiss-Mounts airport guide.
EXPLORE SWITZERLAND BY REGION
Discover Switzerland through its major travel regions, from the Bernese Alps to Valais and Graubünden.
START YOUR JOURNEY FROM THE RIGHT PLACE
Choose from the destinations currently published on Swiss-Mounts. New destinations are added here automatically.
Andermatt
Arosa
Davos
Grindelwald
Interlaken
Jungfraujoch
Lake Lucerne
Lucerne City
Matterhorn
© Zermatt – Matterhorn
Mount Pilatus
Mount Rigi
Mount Titlis
St. Moritz
Stanserhorn
Stoos
Zermatt
Zug City
Zurich City
TRAVEL IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
Some Swiss journeys are memorable destinations in their own right. Explore mountain railways, funiculars and scenic connections across the Alps.
Rigi Railway
A historic mountain railway journey climbing from Lake Lucerne to Rigi Kulm at 1,798 metres.
Jungfrau Railway
Travel through the Eiger and Mönch towards the Jungfraujoch, one of Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway journeys.
TITLIS Xpress
The main mountain transport connection towards Mount Titlis, linking Engelberg with the higher Alpine areas.
Lucerne → Engelberg
A scenic railway journey through Central Switzerland and the main public transport connection for visitors heading towards Mount Titlis.
Golden Round Trip
A combination of boat, mountain railway and cable car connections forming one of the classic journeys from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus.
Stoos Funicular
The steep funicular climbs from the valley to the car-free mountain village of Stoos.
START FROM THE CITY
Switzerland’s main cities provide convenient starting points for journeys into the mountains.
Zurich
Zurich is a major international arrival point. Zurich Airport and Zurich Hauptbahnhof connect the city with destinations throughout Switzerland.
EXPLORE DESTINATION →Lucerne
Lucerne is an important gateway to Central Switzerland, with rail, boat and mountain connections close to the city centre.
EXPLORE DESTINATION →Interlaken
Interlaken connects the Bernese Oberland with Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, the Jungfrau Region and the surrounding lakes.
EXPLORE DESTINATION →Bern
Bern provides an important rail connection between the Swiss Plateau, the capital region and the Bernese Oberland.
EXPLORE DESTINATION →Geneva
Geneva is an important international gateway to western Switzerland, Lake Geneva and the French-speaking Alpine regions.
EXPLORE DESTINATION →PLAN YOUR JOURNEY BEFORE YOU LEAVE
The best transport option depends on your destination, the season and how you want to experience Switzerland. Check current weather, transport connections and ticket conditions before travelling.
TRAVELLING AROUND SWITZERLAND
Practical answers for planning journeys by train, bus, boat and mountain transport.
01 What is the easiest way to travel around Switzerland? +
For many visitors, Switzerland’s integrated public transport network provides an easy way to travel between cities, lakeside destinations and mountain regions. Trains, buses, boats and mountain transport can often be combined within the same journey.
02 Can you travel around Switzerland without a car? +
Yes. Many of Switzerland’s major destinations can be reached by train, bus, boat, cable car or mountain railway. Destinations such as Zermatt are completely car-free and are designed around public transport access.
03 How do you get from Swiss cities to the mountains? +
Mountain journeys often combine a mainline train with a regional train, bus, boat or mountain railway. Lucerne, Zurich and Interlaken are useful starting points for different Alpine regions.
04 Are Swiss mountain railways included in travel passes? +
Some mountain railways and routes offer reductions or specific inclusions with Swiss travel products, while others require separate tickets. Always check the current ticket conditions for the destination and route before travelling.
05 Is public transport reliable in Switzerland? +
Switzerland has an extensive and integrated public transport system covering trains, buses, boats and mountain transport. Timetables and operating conditions can vary by route and season, so checking the current connection before departure is recommended.
FROM CITY TO SUMMIT
Explore Switzerland by train, boat and mountain railway and discover the destination waiting at the end of the journey.