Switzerland

Basic Information

• area ... 41,285 km2
• capital ... Bern
• population ... 8 million
• highest point ... Dufourspitze, 4,634 m.a.s.l.
• length of the railway network ... 4,533 km

Main railway carriers:

• SBB-CFF-FFS (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen - Chemins de Fer Fédéraux - Ferrovie Federali Svizzere)

Switzerland is an inland country in central Europe. Visitors to Switzerland are attracted by the excellent level of services, culinary specialties, pristine nature and above all the Alps.

Bern – capital city

The historic centre is on the UNESCO list. Among the local attractions are the Bear Pit (Bärengraben) with live bears (the city is named for the bear); the city’s main square is also named Bear Square (Bärenplatz). The city’s main thoroughfare is Marktgasse Street, at the end of which stands the Clock Tower with its astronomical clock and bells. The gothic Münster of Bern is the tallest cathedral in Switzerland.

Emmental Valley

Some 30 km east of Bern. A picturesque valley, green meadows, wooden bridges, the Burgdorf castle.

Jungfraujoch

The highest railway station in Europe (3,454 m.a.s.l.). A network of mountain cog railways and cable cars.

Zermatt

A tourist resort below the Matterhorn. Glacial caves, summer skiing. Automobiles are prohibited from entering the town – the train is the ideal choice.

Historic Cities

Geneva, Zurich, Basel.

In addition to connections involving a transfer, which our search engine can find for you, you can use the daily direct connection Prague – Děčín – Basel – Zurich. EuroNight 456 Phoenix departs Praha hl.n. at 18:29 and arrives at Zürich HB the following day at 9:17. It is possible to travel in a couchette or sleeper carriage as well. On the return journey from Zürich HB it departs as train CNL 459 at 19:42 and arrives at Praha hl.n. on the following day at 10:30.

How Much to Switzerland

You can travel from Prague to Zurich on the above-mentioned direct train at discounted fares. Prices for one-way tickets for travel in seats start at c. CZK 734 (EUR 29).

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Around Switzerland Not Just by Train

For travel around Switzerland we recommend purchasing one of the Swiss Travel System (Swiss Pass) network tickets, which you can use to comfortably crisscross Switzerland almost without limitation, and using all means of transport. There is something for everyone in the wide range of products. Discounts are available for groups and youths, and children up to 16 years of age accompanied by their parents travel free of charge! In addition, you will receive free admission to more than 400 museums and galleries across Switzerland.

More information about Swiss Travel System tickets

Švýcarsko vlakem, autobusem, lodí (3649 kB)
(Switzerland by Train, Bus, Boat)