I have always attracted on other countries means of transportation. Their transportation were so organized for a tourists like me. It made my life easier using their transportation while travelling. So, today i would like to share about the Switzerland transportation system knows as the Swiss Transportation System. Switzerland has existed as a state in its present form since the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848. The precursors of Switzerland established a protective alliance at the end of the 13th century (1291), forming a loose confederation of states which persisted for centuries. Swiss has been one of the tourist destinations to go travel as they have a very spectacular view in their country. According to http://www.tradingeconomics.com/switzerland/tourist-arrivals they have made a chart to shows the tourism rate from the year of 2014 until 2015.
So it has been increasing over the years. For a tourist they would wants a maximum coverage on the country once they come to visits because it is once in a life time for most of the travelers so of course they would wants also to minimize the budget so they will go and look for the Swiss transport system that can offer them maximize coverage but minimize cost while they are there.
So here i show you what and how to used the Swiss Travel System. Swiss Travel System Ltd. is a marketing company founded by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Switzerland Tourism and public transport providers throughout the country. Its mission is the joint marketing worldwide of Switzerland's comprehensive public transport network. The key tasks include the marketing of the Swiss Travel System range of travel tickets and passes, as well as the promotion of cross-border travel to the neighbouring countries of Switzerland. Their Head Office is in Zurich, which are very close to the main railway station.
The Swiss Travel System offers you 26,000 captivating kilometres of public transport. They offer the densest public transport network in the world and exclusively for visitors to Switzerland a unique choice of travel tickets which cover the entire country. Trains, buses and ships are ready and waiting to take you in comfort to your desired destination. Rail services are regular and reliable, with train departures every half-hour or hour and the Swiss Travel System also includes a range of attractive extras. They have a variety of ticket that you can choose from. Among the types of tickets you can choose from is:-
1. Swiss travel pass
The Swiss Travel Pass is the all-in-one ticket for international guests to travel by rail, road and waterway throughout the whole of Switzerland.
- Unlimited travel by rail, road and waterway
- Free travel on most panorama routes
- Free travel on public transport in 75 towns and cities
- Free admission to more than 490 museums
- 50% discount off most mountain railways
- Children under age 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss Family Card
- Children under 6 years travel free of charge. No Swiss Family Card needed
- The price are varies accordance to the age
2.Swiss travel pass flex
The Swiss Travel Pass Flex is the ideal ticket for international guests if you prefer to travel whenever and wherever the fancy takes you. It offers all the advantages of the Swiss Travel Pass, as well as a free choice of travel dates and destinations.
- Unlimited travel by rail, road and waterway on your selected days of validity, including most panorama pleasures and public transport in 75 towns and cities
- Free admission to more than 490 museums on the selected days of validity
- Children under the age of 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding the Swiss Family Card
- Children under 6 years travel free of charge. No Swiss Family Card needed
3. Swiss transfer ticket
The Swiss Transfer ticket is the ideal and most cost-effective solution for short stays, skiing holidays and travelers staying at a permanent holiday location. It takes international guests from the airport or border railway station directly to your destination.
- Journey to and from a Swiss border railway stations or airport to your vacation destination
- Children under the age of 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss Family Card
- Children under 6 years travel free of charge. No Swiss Family Card needed
4. Swiss half fare card
The Swiss Half Fare Card entitles international guests to one month’s half-price travel from date of purchase on Swiss trains, buses, boats and mountain railways. this tickets are for those who wish to stay longer at Switzerland.
- 50% discount off travel with most trains, buses and boat
- 50% discount off public transport in 75 towns and cities
- When purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Transfer Ticket, the additional Swiss Half Fare Card Combi is obtainable at the same time. It costs CHF 60.- and has the same advantages as the Swiss Half Fare Card
- Children under the age of 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding Swiss Family Card
- Children under 6 years travel free of charge. No Swiss Family Card needed
5. Swiss family card
This card entitles to those who came with a family.
- The Swiss Family Card is available free of charge at attended Swiss railway stations or when you book online
- Children (under age 16) travelling unaccompanied are entitled to a 50% discount off the entire range of Swiss Travel System tickets.
- Children under age 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss Travel System ticket
- Children under 6 years travel free of charge. No Swiss Family Card needed
So I hope this information can help those who travels to Switzerland in order to arrange your means of transportation while you are there. As you can see Taxi are not included in the Swiss Travel System because the fares are much more higher. So they suggest to those who wants to travel there to used other transportation than taxi's. For your further inquiries you can visit their online website regarding the price accordance to the age.
Reference from: -
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/switzerland/tourist-arrivals
http://www.swisstravelsystem.com/en/home.html
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