Travel and transport agencies Switzerland

Postbus Switzerland SA is the largest public transport company by car.

The Swiss company Rhätische Bahn (or RhB, for Rhätische Bahn in German) offers this mainly tourist-oriented line: the Bernina Express. It runs throughout the Grisons region (in south-eastern Switzerland) from mid-May to mid-October. The 4-hour journey allows you to enjoy magnificent landscapes, up to altitudes of over 2,000 m. The Bernina Express route between Thusis and Tirano is so beautiful that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A simply breathtaking experience.

The ZVV is the public transport company that operates the bus, tram, river shuttle and suburban train network (the S-Bahn) in Zurich. The tram and bus network is extremely dense, well connected and punctual. This is an ideal way to get around! The transport system operates from 5.30 a.m. to after midnight and is replaced from Friday to Sunday inclusive by the night buses and S-Bahn. A night service that operates from 1am to 9am (a supplement of 5 CHF must be paid).

The Zürich Card allows you to use the entire streetcar, bus, train and boat network, as well as the funiculars in and around the city, without limit. Free admission to most of the city's museums, plus 10% discount in a selection of almost 20 stores. On presentation of this card, over 30 restaurants will offer you a surprise such as an aperitif. The card is available at the airport, the tourist office at the main station, from the Zurich Navigation Company (VBZ) or online.

A link between the canton of Vaud and the Valais, connecting 23 communes, the TPC offers an ideal network for discovering the Chablais, this region at the end of the lake, rich in attractions. The network offers superb panoramic views of vineyards, the Rhône plain, ski resorts in the Vaud Alps and the Portes du Soleil, and hiking trails. We'll even take you to the Raclette World Championships in Morgins in October.

Attention weekend night owls! We've got you covered! A public transport service departing from the Saint-Francois or Flon SBB stations serves over 40 communes in the canton of Vaud, on Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday nights, as well as on New Year's Eve. This time, don't miss your bus! Lines N1 to N6. Some interregional lines also operate at night. The night network operates from midnight 40 to 5 a.m., in conjunction with SBB trains. Lausanne station is best served by lines N1, N2, N3 and N6.

The TGV is the best way to get to Lausanne, as the station is located in the city center. It's easy to find your way around. However, not all stops are indicated on signs or tickets. If you have connections, ask the ticket office or ticket inspector for details. Currency exchange, luggage and luggage lockers. With an extensive rail network departing from Lausanne, the Swiss railroads offer a wide range of day and multi-day excursions throughout Switzerland and the rest of Europe.

Lausanne's bus network is extensive and the buses are regular. Waiting times are indicated on reliable electronic signs. Buy tickets at the ticket machine before boarding the bus (the driver does not sell tickets). Select the zone (11 for downtown; 11 and 12 for Saint-Sulpice, etc.) and insert the coins or ticket (the dispenser gives you change). You can also buy tickets on your phone via the application. Night network from midnight to 4am-5am.

Day Parks and Relais Journaliers are advantageous to park your car and visit Geneva without stress! No need for a P+R subscription (park and ride), nor to meet certain conditions. Pick up your ticket directly at the parking ticket machine and use public transport (unireso Tout Genève) all day long! Another clever product is the "Tout public" multi-zone badge. Ideal for those who wish to waive the time limit for parking in the blue zone.

Close to the lake, this railway station - of which there are three, the other being at the airport, the third at Eaux-Vives for the Léman Express - is a hub. It is here that visitors will find direct connections to Geneva's international airport. It is also the terminus/departure point for TGV high-speed trains to/from Paris, and the departure point for Geneva's public transport system, which serves the entire region. You can download the Ma gare app and find all the information you need to take the train at Cornavin.

Like the Vélib' in Paris, Lugano has its own Publibike: 45 stations and 14 communes involved in the project. Cycling is very popular, as it's a great way to get around and enjoy the lakeside scenery. To date, 750 bikes have been distributed throughout the network. You can also rent a bike by the day for a small fee, using your credit card at the automatic pay station. Very easy to use and, above all, very practical. Everything is optimized to promote soft mobility. And don't forget to take your time when visiting the lake, because there's no rush!

Patrick Location is a very reliable and professional agency for those who want to travel by car. The rates are unbeatable, a good customer service, an accommodating team. The agency is on the lake and easy to access. The fleet is composed of vans, two-wheelers, minibuses and even small motor homes. The low cost in Switzerland exists with the privilege of the quality of the service. The Patrick Location agency is also present in Geneva, Bussigny and Martigny. Also a garage if you need a repair.

From Lugano station, take a city bus to Cassarate. From there, a breathtaking climb of about 20 minutes to Monte Bré with its refreshing air awaits you, a journey of 1,599 metres and a difference in altitude of 629 metres. Since 1908, the funicular has been transporting the people of Lugano and visitors to the small village of Monte Brè. A beautiful walk that is also rewarded with an incredible panorama. On the heights, take a walk and admire the view over the valley. An experience to live!

From Lucerne, access is easy and open all year round, simply park in the car park at the bottom of the cable car or take the bus from the centre. The ascent takes place in two stages. First you take the gondolas, which are used as lifts in winter when the snow covers the lower altitudes. Do not get off at the first arrival, to get to Pilatus you have to continue to Fräkmüntegg. The cable car takes you up to Pilatus Kulm.

Explore Switzerland with just one ticket! The Swiss Travel Pass is designed for foreign tourists who want to travel freely on the Swiss public transport network. This single train ticket gives you unlimited use of the Swiss Travel System's rail, road and waterway networks for 3, 4, 8 and 15 days. The Swiss Travel Pass Youth allows under-25s to save 30% on the value of the Swiss Travel Pass. Children aged 6 to 16 travel free of charge with the Swiss Family Card.

A great initiative to promote soft mobility! During the summer season, you can borrow bicycles, some of which are electrically assisted, to ride around the city and its surroundings.

Alta Via, an association of mountain guides, creates unique experiences in the Alps for lovers of grandiose spaces. Their specialized guides offer a variety of trekking and glacier treks, exploring such captivating itineraries as the dinosaur trail, crossing Grand Paradis, walking on glaciers and in the heart of Mont Blanc, and climbing the peaks of Mont Rose. Excursions are adapted to the season and the level of each individual, even offering family hiking options.

Created by Jean-Claude Armici and Jean-Robert Comte, two photographers who are as passionate about taking pictures as they are about printing and enhancing photographs, the company Swiss Art Tirages works in the field of fine art photographic printing and framing. It also prints and frames the series of images offered for rent by Swiss Art Expos and offers its art prints to professional and amateur photographers, galleries, museums or other exhibition venues, companies, businesses or institutions wishing to decorate their walls, individuals, etc....

AM Location offers a complete range of rental cars, both manual and automatic. From economy cars to vans that can carry up to nine people, the range is extensive. The vehicles are in excellent condition, and you can choose options with unlimited mileage. Good to know: the agency provides an "à la carte" vehicle delivery service and offers to drop off the vehicle at local train stations or at your home after just one week's rental. In addition to being friendly, the team offers impeccable service.

Swiss is the national airline. It carries around 13 million passengers to 102 destinations in 50 countries. Its business is focused on the booming low-cost market, with scheduled flights from Geneva to Basel, Lugano and Zurich, as well as flights to some 30 destinations in Europe. The fleet comprises 87 aircraft. A round trip from Paris to Geneva costs CHF 150. The flight takes about an hour.

Intermèdes is the specialist in cultural trips organized in the presence of a lecturer who is an expert in the destination, whether in Europe or in the world. The themes proposed are very varied: architecture, art history, musical events... Designed in a "frequent flyer" spirit, the trips are voluntarily offered in small groups, accompanied by hand-picked guides. And if you prefer a tailor-made trip, the specialists will propose an itinerary adapted to your tastes, your desires and your budget.

The smell of orange blossoms, the subtle taste of rose water and mint tea and above all the diverse and magnificent landscapes of Morocco... You can discover all the natural and architectural wealth of one of the most beautiful countries of the African continent, Morocco, through the stays organised by this agency based in Geneva: 8 days (the Atlas Valleys...), 9 days (Djebels and southern oasis...), 10 days (the Toubkal Djebel...), 15 days (great tour of High Atlas central...) or 22 days (the Atlas Bouguemez-Imlil east-west crossing),

Your ally to visit Geneva in all simplicity. UNIRESO is a real transport force that brings together 8 companies on both sides of the border. It organises fare coordination in the Greater Geneva area (France and Switzerland) to travel with a single ticket on several types of public transport including the train. In particular, their network allows you to travel on 4 modes of transport: trains (CFF), trams and buses (TPG, TPN, TAC), boats (SMGN), i.e. 450 km of network, to facilitate travel and reduce the use of the car.

The Vélostation Montbrillant is a public car park in the city of Geneva for bicycles. The bike station offers 338 covered spaces secured by video surveillance. Electric sockets are available for users who need to recharge their batteries. It is also possible to rent a locker, ideal for leaving personal belongings. To access it, a vending machine, located at the entrance, allows you to take a daily ticket. For longer-term parking, a season ticket must be taken out with Genèveroule.

It is an unusual way to travel with a driver while controlling your costs and your carbon footprint. Just call or make a reservation online: no surprise, the advertised price is respected, even if a longer trip should be done in case of traffic jam for instance. Arriving at the airport? A driver in green tie awaits you at the Arrivals hall and takes you to your destination. Did you book for a bicycle rack or a baby seat? Everything is included. All you have to do is boarding the electric or hybrid car (Fluence ZE or Prius)... Up to 6 seats. More than a transport service, Ecow Mobility also offers a selection of "eco-responsible discovery" excursions and fully customizable from Geneva.

A Tuk Tuk ride, not in Bangkok, but in Geneva! The Tuk Tuks are much more luxurious and less sporty than their Thai or Indian counterparts... An unusual ride around Geneva in a Tuk Tuk or a rickshaw. We also offer a very wide choice of bike rides, in Geneva or in the Geneva countryside, in Carouge on the lakeside..., themed excursions to vineyards with wine tasting, romantic, fondue, chocolate or cheese tasting, weddings, aperitifs...

Incredible rope course linking the two peaks Jakobsbad and Kronberg, created by the ropeway company leading to the same mountains. The Kronberg-Scheidegg-Chlepfhütte-Jakobsbad route rises between 3 and 8 m above sea level and comprises several itineraries with six to eight stations and varying degrees of difficulty, depending on the level required. A cable car ride up to the Kronberg is required. In winter, the route is also prepared daily.

La Maison du Vélo brings together a number of cycling players in Lausanne (including the Pro Vélo association, which brings together cycling enthusiasts). The association is also involved in the integration of migrants (Établissement vaudois d'accueil des migrants). A manager supervises migrants in charge of bike repairs. On the premises, a repair workshop is available free of charge, with repair and maintenance courses (book in advance), lectures and films on cycling. Cargovélos can also be hired (book in advance on the site).

The Lausanne metro has two lines: the M1 and the M2. Line M1 runs from Le Flon to Renens station, via the University of Lausanne and the EPFL. Line M2, 100% automated, crosses Lausanne from south to north, from the port of Ouchy to Épalinges. If you stay at a hotel, you'll receive a free ticket. The M2 line is like a cogwheel train, valiantly taking on the slopes of Lausanne.

Aigle is a town in the Chablais region of Switzerland. Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) is responsible for urban transport in the region. They offer a network of buses and trains serving the various towns in the region, including Aigle, Ollon, Collombey-Muraz, Monthey, Yvorne, Bex, Massongex and Troistorrents. TPC is constantly attentive to the needs of the population and adapts its activities accordingly. They are also involved in various infrastructure projects in the region. TPC employs almost 400 people and is one of the largest employers in the Swiss Chablais region. To discover the Chablais region, TPC offers special mobility packages in partnership with other local players.

A charming cogwheel train that takes you in less than an hour from the palaces of Montreux to the mountain scenery of Rochers-de-Naye, at 2,045 m altitude. The route passes through Glion and Caux to allow you to discover other viewpoints. Vertiginous and majestic for its life-size setting, the route can even be taken on board a Belle Époque train during the summer and on weekends in October. A breathtaking ascent and a spectacular view!

The key to a panoramic view at 2,336 m above sea level, from the Black Forest to the high Bernese Alps. The 30-minute funicular ride up the 11,674 steps of the neighbouring staircase (world record!) is reserved for service personnel or, once a year, for competitors in the official Niesen Staircase Race. You can stop at various landings to hike up or down. The funicular is not open all year round, so the summer period is the best time to experience it.

SNLB Navigation Lac de Bienne (BSG Bielersee Schifffahrt) is a cruise agency based in Biel. Schedules may also vary on Swiss National Day. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Biel on a cruise with SNLB Navigation Lake Biel.

It's time to put the car down, because cycling is so practical in the city. The Berne Roule organization offers low-cost loans of city bikes, children's bikes, electric bikes, scooters and skateboards during the summer months. The City of Berne has made soft mobility a priority. More than 2,000 bicycle parking spaces are available at six pay stations: Vélostation Milchgässli - Vélostation PostParc - Vélostation Bollwerk - Vélostation Schanzenbrücke - Vélostation Waisenhausplatz - Vélostation Hochschulzentrum vonRoll.

Cycling around Lake Zug is a great way to get away from it all. The Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft Zug (GGZ, a non-profit organisation) runs the popular bike hire service at Dorfstrasse 5a in Baar. Bicycles can be borrowed on presentation of an identity document. Helmets for your personal safety are available. You will receive a map of the Zug cycle path network. The bikes are available free of charge and must be returned in the evening. Reservations are not possible.

Rent boats and pedalos on the lake for a fun-filled water ride. For over forty-five years, this company has been revealing the little sailor in you! We know all there is to know about boats, and can even advise you on how to buy one. You can book boats with or without a license, electric catamarans or bicycles to make it easier to visit your moorings. Set your sights on discovery or just lazing in the sun on the bow! It's always a marvel to see the panoramic views from the water.

Neuchâtel Roule lends out bicycles free of charge. The only conditions are that you must be over 18, show an identity card and pay a deposit. Like all the other bike-lending stations in Switzerland, Neuchâtel Roule aims not only to protect the environment, but also to help integrate asylum seekers and jobseekers at the end of their entitlement. With your hair in the wind, you can choose from among the 440 bikes available at the 45 self-service stations. Access is easy via smartphone, simply download the Donkey Republic application.

Zermatt, a charming Swiss town, offers a variety of bars and clubs to entertain visitors. They serve snacks such as burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, soups and salads. You can also take your meal away with you. The pub is open daily from 9.00am to 2.00am, with the kitchen open from 10.00am to 10.00pm. For those who prefer a more sophisticated ambience, the Papa Caesar Lounge Bar offers a selection of spirits, innovative cocktails, selected wines and a lively atmosphere. The Broken Bar is a legendary Alpine nightclub, attracting Zermatt party-goers for generations. Finally, the Pink Live Music Bar offers top-quality live music concerts.

Zermatt Taxi is a cab company located in Zermatt. They offer chauffeur-driven passenger transport services. The cabs are driven by professional drivers who have passed an exam and obtained a license to practice this activity. Cabs are used for door-to-door travel and offer a quality service.

A generous ascent on a cogwheel train from Capolago on the lake shore to the summit of Monte Generoso at 1,704 m in 40 minutes. A 9-kilometre-long journey along the mountainside that began 125 years ago. From the summit, you will have a front row seat to admire the magnificent panorama of the lake, the city of Lugano, the Po Valley and the mountains, from the Apennines to the St. Gotthard massif and the Bernina chain. Approaching Monte Generoso by train is a guarantee of a sensational view.

The shipping company offers a wide range of cruises on lakes Neuchâtel, Murten and Biel at affordable prices, making it one of Europe's most attractive companies, and undoubtedly the one with the largest navigable area entirely in Switzerland. In just one day, you can link the 3 lakes by canal. Theme cruises are also organized, such as the Pyromelodic cruise to celebrate the end of the grape harvest.

A blow in the nose  ? Normal, during year-end celebrations… So let's start by calling 0 800 802 208 to start the new year correctly. This service is set up from mid December to January 1 st and operates from 22 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 0 am to 7 pm. Red Nose raccompagne until Bellegarde in neighbouring France.

Who hasn't dreamed of sitting in the back seat of a Pontiac for the American side, or a Phantom for the English touch, or an Italian one? A group of French and Swiss collectors who gladly put their car jewellery at your disposal for events, weddings; demonstrations. Enough to treat yourself to a ride in an old 1956 Pontiac or a 1922 Ford Torpedo or a 1948 Postbus! All tastes, all times for all old car enthusiasts. Something to sublimate your day with a prestigious asset and to live your dream of beautiful cars!

Horseback riding and equestrian safaris, this is what this team of passionate riders offers.

For thirty years now, Nicolas and Paul, the founders of New Horizons, have been traveling the different parts of the planet to weave networks that will take over when you yourselves are traveling in their place. In Namibia, the company offers two formulas: "Going Wild" allows for sixteen days of self-drive to Etosha, Damaraland, the coast and the Namib desert, while "Revelations from the sky" allows, thanks to plane transfers, to go to Kaokoland and enjoy the desert from the air.

Easy to use and easy to find. Publibike bike stations are easily recognizable and their access is available for loan 24 hours a day every day. Whether you're in discovery mode with a short trip to make or in exploration mode with a big ride in mind, you'll find a bike at your feet, electric or normal. In Lausanne, 20 bikes are waiting for you and other Publibike cities such as Lugano and Lucerne. To make sure you don't miss the terminal next door, the mobile application can be downloaded free of charge.

It's never easy to find your holiday destination as the choice has become large! Whether you want to go to France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria or Switzerland, to the mountains, to the countryside or to the sea, in summer or in winter, Lagrange offers a wide selection of holiday accommodation for all budgets. This ranges from campsites and mobile homes to luxury hotels and residences with swimming pool, via apartments, chalets, cottages or villas. All offers are on the website, including the special offers up to half the normal price.

25 years that this bicycle specialist from Plainpalais, New Bike Store has been promoting soft mobility. Whether you want a new-generation electric bike, a touring bike, a mountain bike or a VTC, you will find a very complete range and above all a specialist team that will guide you in choosing your travel companion! You want to customize your bike? The shop offers a wide range of accessories such as valve and shelf-mounted LEDs to illuminate your ride. The shop specializes in electric bikes and equips dozens of frames in Geneva every year with the famous BionX electric kit. Good plan: take back your old bike when you buy a new one.

Enough to convert you to a passion for two-wheelers!