Public 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!

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.

In 6 minutes, you go from the GoldenPass MOB Les Avants stop to the pretty lookout of Sonloup, covering the 500 m that separate these two small villages. Trains are more frequent in winter, when the toboggan run is open! In spring, and especially in May, the fields are covered with daffodils and form a magnificent landscape. In Sonloup, the funicular's machinery, put into service in 1910 and recently renovated, is made visible to the public.

On a 300 m difference in altitude for a short trip of 600 m, this funicular, opened in 1883, connects the village of Territet (5 minutes from Montreux) to Glion (690 m altitude) in 3 minutes. At the time of its construction, it was the steepest ramp in the world. The view of the lake from Glion is indeed breathtaking! Today, it is the oldest funicular in Switzerland, and you really feel as if you've travelled back in time!

For any application for a driving licence, car or boat registration, technical inspection, the Automobile and Navigation Service is the body to contact.

The Polybahn, an old funicular often referred to as the Student Express, transports visitors from Central to the panoramic terrace (Polyterrasse) between the Polytechnic and the University of Zurich at an altitude of 176 m. The two historic red cabins can accommodate 50 people for a 90-second ride. To get there, you can walk from Zurich's main train station to the Central (main square). A very quick but unmissable attraction during your visit to the city.

In the canton of Fribourg, TPF is in charge of most public transport lines. Discover the city thanks to this dense network. The choice is yours: bus, train and funicular. You can also take special trains such as the "fondue train", where you can enjoy the local speciality while admiring the splendid scenery of the region. Buy your tickets directly on the website and receive your information on WhatsApp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Night owls, this service is for you! Its slogan is "Catch them all night long". Noctambus provides dedicated transport for night owls in and around Geneva until the early hours of the morning. The network is extensive. Buses are identified by the letter "N" preceding the daytime line number. 12 urban lines in Geneva run all night on weekends. You can download the TPG application with all timetables online and receive your ticket by SMS. The website provides information on the latest evenings, shows and concerts!

The bus in Geneva will be your useful ally to criss-cross the city. Because by car, between the traffic and the prohibitive price of car parks, it is best to forget the idea. The TPG groups together the network of buses, trams and trolley buses in Geneva. It is possible to take advantage of the entire UNIRESO network with a single ticket, for an hour, a day or more. Timetables and a map of the network are displayed at each bus or tram stop and are available in the agencies.