Means of transport Switzerland

The Schilthorn summit has been accessible by cableway since the 1960s. It was here that the world's first revolving restaurant was built, set amidst peaks of 3,000 and 4,000 m. Famous thanks to the James Bond film, Her Majesty's Secret Service, it has become a veritable place of pilgrimage, with experiences such as a visit to Bond World. You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the famous film shoot, take a seat in the 360° restaurant and contemplate two hundred peaks during a 45-minute rotation and enjoy the unforgettable panorama.

It is one of the city's curiosities. The people of Fribourg are very attached to their unique funicular. Classified as a historical monument, it dates from 1899. It runs on the energy of the city's waste water, via a system of counterweights. The journey is short (2 minutes) but so efficient to reach the lower town (Neuveville and Auge) in the centre. It is used regularly by the inhabitants and is an integral part of the cliff. It is like a decor, a living sculpture that animates sometimes one district, sometimes the other.

The famous yellow and red Mouettes Genevoises are integrated in the Unireso public transport network. These small boats allow you to go from one bank to the other in a few minutes, with your transport pass or a simple ticket. They link Pâquis to Molard (M1), Eaux-Vives (M2) and Geneva beach (M3). And the M4 line links the latter to Chateaubriand (Mon Repos park near the Perle du Lac). An excellent idea for a short stroll on the lake!

After Zurich, Berne is the country's most important railway station. It handles TGV high-speed trains from many different countries. Outside normal opening hours, you can pick up your ticket at the ticket office. You'll find bike rentals and a 70-store shopping mall on site. The advantage of the station is that it's at the foot of Berne's old town. This makes it easy to visit the historic part of the city, even in transit. In addition to the station, it's also worth checking out the BernMobile Infocenter for information on the bus network and soft mobility.

This small airport handles some 180,000 passengers a year, for vacation destinations such as Palma de Mallorca and Sicily, as well as regional destinations with SkyWork. Just 10 km from the center of Berne, it's easy to reach by train or bus. For those with a taste for the unusual, it's possible to take a guided tour of the airport and grasp the complex logistics and management of air traffic.

Enter the wonderful world of the Kaeserberg Railway, a technical feat for a journey in miniature. The reconstruction is striking and invites you to travel through the Swiss landscape. Built on three levels, this network has 2,045 m of track, 87 trains ready to run, 120 locomotives pulling 1,250 wagons. 17 years of reflection and work of a watchmaker's meticulousness have made this childhood dream, that of Marc Antiglio, a reality. Unique!

Your immersion in the Alps by train begins at the foot of the Matterhorn. The Glacier Express holds the world record for the slowest speed, 36 km/h. In 8 hours it covers 270 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz. But this mountainous route is what makes the journey so wonderful. Spectacular, you cross the Albula line (six vertiginous viaducts and three tunnels), by the way listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Landwasser viaduct... All along the way, information is shared with you. You can also enjoy a meal on board.

Coming from the "open sea" by boat to the quays of Lausanne, what a wonderful prospect! The Port d'Ouchy is the hub for maritime links between the French shores, with crossings to Thonon or Evian, and the towns of the Riviera. Why not take a cruise to Chillon Castle, Montreux or Vevey? Summer or winter, it's a pleasant stroll along the lakeside quays, past the Château d'Ouchy and the parks. On the esplanade, concerts and other events are organized in the evenings and at weekends.

You hold your breath and don't look at the cliff the funicular is about to climb! Your apprehension will soon be rewarded by the lure of the scenery. It's a quick 10-minute ascent, with a 64% gradient that takes you straight to the summit of Harder Kulm, at 1,322 m altitude. If you're a lover of beautiful alpine scenery, you'll be delighted to walk on the platform located in the void. Above the lakes and on the mountain, your eyes will be captivated by the beauty of the landscape. A restaurant welcomes you for fondues, even in summer.

Geneva-Cointrin airport is 4 km from the city center and 50 km from the Jura mountains. The arrivals hall has car rental agencies, a tourist information point, banks and cabs outside. The bus network links the airport with various districts of Geneva, the canton of Geneva and neighboring France (Chamonix, etc.). The Léman Express connects the airport and Cornavin station, as well as various parts of Geneva and the surrounding region. From Cornavin, the network serves the rest of Switzerland.

Moonliner night buses run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, connecting the main points of the city from Central Station. Very practical for partygoers, they run between 1 and 4 am. A total of 263 communes are served. They take passengers to the main Swiss cities of Thun, Solothurn, Interlaken, Bern and Biel. Hundreds of passengers use the Moonliner network every night. It's a concept that favors collective mobility and ensures a comfortable, safe and inexpensive ride home in the evening.

The funicular reaches the summit in 10 minutes. It runs from morning to evening with a departure every 30 minutes. It is more than a means of transport as it allows a panoramic flight towards Mount San Salvatore. Once you are on the top of the mountain, you will have a 360 degree view of the Lombardy plain and the Ceserio lake. Extend your break and recharge your batteries on the trails or by tasting the local specialities at the mountain restaurant.

Over 2,900 trains (including 900 long-distance trains) pass through Zurich station every day, making it one of the busiest railway stations in the world, built in 1847. Centrally located, it is a major rail hub for neighboring cities and countries. You can get there by S-Bahn, bus (lines 31 and 46), streetcar or bus. Good to know: a locker is open Monday to Sunday from 4.15 a.m. to 1.15 a.m. More information on the website.

Zurich International Airport is an important air hub. It serves many destinations, especially in Europe, such as Brussels, Paris, Lyon and Nice, as well as the national airports of Geneva, Basel-Mulhouse and Lugano. It is very easy to reach the city centre in about ten minutes: by train, tram or bus. For taxis, there is a taxi rank outside arrivals halls 1 and 2 (CHF 70).

It is the largest railway station in Ticino. As a railway hub, it is the hub of many regular trains. The best-known regular lines are between Bellinzona and Lugano (in 30 minutes), and 1.5 hours from Locarno (with a change in Bellinzona). The Gotthard line provides frequent trips between Lugano and Lucerne (2 hours), Zurich (2 hours 15 minutes) and Basel (3 hours 20 minutes). From the station, you can take a funicular from Lugano to the city below in a few minutes. From Lugano you can also reach Italy.

The Basel SBB station is the biggest border station in Europe. The train is the ideal way to come to the city from Mulhouse, it allows you to avoid the car (the vignette and parking are quite expensive) and the stress of the city traffic (many bikes, trams and buses). Close to the old town, the station is served by tram and bus lines, which makes the visit even easier. In case of problems, many trilingual agents are at your service: here the trains come and go from Switzerland, France and Germany!

10-minute walk from Cornavin. Numerous connections to ski resorts during the winter season. The "skibus" formula offers daily departures to Chamonix, Les Houches, Contamine, La Clusaz, etc., with transport and ski pass included. Regular departures to the rest of Switzerland and the Greater Geneva border area, Haute-Savoie... International connections to Europapark and the rest of Europe. An old-fashioned site, but the international bus station will be relocated and the square redeveloped in 2025.