The Swiss public transportation system is very efficient and operates in a timely manner by use of trains, trams, buses, and cable cars to commute around the Alpine country. The timetables are setup to achieve an efficient connection time from one transport to another throughout your journey. It is very rare that connections are missed or wait times are long. The only concern you will have is to make sure you arrive for your first transport on time and the rest is easy.

You most likely will fly into one of these 3 major airports when flying to Switzerland:

Zurich airport: Zurich International (Kloten) Airport (ZRH) - Accessible by the SBB Swiss Federal Railways; Regional bus and Postbus; Trams #10 and #12.

Geneva airport: Genève Aéroport (GVA)- Accessible by the CFF Railway Station from the Check-in and the Arrivals section. Local and regional bus service operates as well.

Basel Airport: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg International Airport (BSL) - Accessible by bus #50 to Basel Central Train Station (Basel SBB) with the Swiss (SBB), French (SNCF) and German (DB) train network.

Travel around Switzerland with the SBB Swiss Federal Railways Swiss Travel pass. They are sold as a 3, 4, 8, or 15 consecutive travel day pass. Passes can be bought at most rail stations of airports and popular towns. Make sure to have your passport present when purchasing your pass. The pass offers discounted travel up to 50% off on cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars to major touristy mountain peaks: Pilatus, Rigi, Titlis, Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn and a few other peaks. In addition you receive free entrance to museums and 50% off the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Check out MySwissAlps website for specific details on the Travel Pass Discounts.

Note : It is much cheaper to buy a travel pass if you are visiting for several days. It is very expensive to pay per ride using any form of transport throughout the country!

Cable cars are an easy means of transport from the ground to the mountain tops and between villages high in the Alps.

Travel in comfort aboard any Swiss train with ample room to your destination for work or leisure. Depending on your route you can opt to pay for a seat in a panoramic coach or travel on a specific panoramic route with spectacular views.