Rail
The Swiss railway system is entirely electrified; with a total line length of
over 5,000 Km, it is the densest in the world.
It is run mainly by the Swiss Federal
Railways (SBB/CFF), with a small part operated by private companies. The
Swiss Federal Railways and other transport companies offer a wide range of
ticket options: standard tickets, multiple-journey tickets and season tickets.
Information is available on the Internet or at station ticket offices.
Public transport is generally more expensive than in European Union
countries, but season tickets (e.g. the general season ticket and the half-fare
season ticket) allow substantial savings.
Road
There are almost 71,000 Km of roads in Switzerland. The general speed limit
is 120 Km/h on motorways, 100 Km/h on ‘semi-motorways’, 80 Km/h on main
roads outside built-up areas and 50 Km/h in built-up areas.
There is a charge for motorway use in Switzerland. A motorway sticker is
compulsory for all motor vehicles and is charged at a flat rate of CHF 40 per
year. It can be purchased from customs offices, post offices, service stations,
automobile associations and railway stations. It is valid from 1 December in the
year prior to the main year of validity until 31 January in the following year.
Air
Switzerland has a high level of air traffic and the country’s airports are
major hubs for international airlines. There are international airports in
Zurich, Geneva, Basle, Lugano and Berne.
Text last edited on: 11/2007
Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2008
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