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How to get there by Air
Geneva International Airport and Zurich Airport , have frequent flights connecting Switzerland to major destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. The national airline, Swiss (LX), is the chief carrier, although a number of other international airlines- including Lufthansa, British Airways, Darwin, Air France, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and American Airlines also fly to/from Switzerland. Bern-Belp and Lugani Airport are the secondary airports but are rapidly growing.
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How to get there by Rail
Eurostar, ICE, and TGV trains connect numerous European cities to Switzerland on a daily basis. If you plan to enter the country by train you may do so on Eurail and this may work out to be economical as Eurail is valid on most intercity trains. The railway network is efficient and well connected throughout the country and this is a great way of seeing the spectacular scenery that the mountains offer.
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How to get there by Road
One can motor into Switzerland from any of the neighboring countries. General road conditions within the Swiss mainland are usually excellent, owing to a highway system that is extensive and well developed. The roads are well surfaced – although the winding paths along the mountains make for low average speeds.
A rough patch can be expected during the somewhat treacherous winter, when hazardous weather results in temporary road blocks around the steeper paths. To counter this, the tourist has access to a reliable forecasting network– just dial 163 for bulletins and advance information on weather conditions. Getting around by car, then, is generally a good idea for most of the year – provided you plan wisely during the periods specified. Make sure you are equipped with snow chains on your tires and fog lights, if the weather demands.
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Getting Around
By Train
The Swiss Federal Railways get all-time thumbs up. If you plan to use the trains widely, get a Swiss Pass offering unlimited travel on the railways, postal buses and lake steamers. Probably the most popular way for travel within the country if you are a tourist, as you get to experience the splendor of the Swiss landscape This Pass can be bought at the Swiss Tourism or from a travel agent in your country. It covers 30 cities and is depending on how long you plan to spend in the country the validity can be 4, 8 15 or 30 days. For more information on other passes available you may contact Switzerland Tourism.
By Bus
The yellow postal buses are very popular as they connect the main cities with the smallest village, and yes – you can use your Swiss Pass on these buses! Most of the bus stations are located right next to train stations
By Car
Rent a car and see the country - road conditions within the Swiss mainland are usually excellent. . The roads are well surfaced – although the winding paths along the mountains make for low average speeds. Watch the weather though – the winter brings road blocks and you need to be equipped with snow chains and fog lights.
Costs include gasoline (1.11 SF per litre), public parking (2 SF per hour) and vignettes (40 SF) which must be purchased if one wishes to use the main highways. If you are from the EU then just registration papers and a license is required, if not then an international license is a must.
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