Train, bus and boat Excursion tips

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Stans Stanserhorn

Stanserhorn cable car

Nostalgia and a world first Passengers travel as far as the middle station in traditional wooden cars, just like they did almost 130 years ago. Afterwards, they take a seat on the open upper deck of the CabriO.

Fribourg centre old town “Funi”

Historical funicular

The “Funi” is the last water ballast funicular in Switzerland. This nostalgic funicular has been in operation in Fribourg since 1899. Rather than being powered by an engine, it runs on filtered wastewater from the upper town.

Sustainability In Figures

0.2 %

Rail travel accounts for just 0.2% of the total carbon emissions produced by transport.

29,000km

Switzerland has the densest transport network in the world, with 29,000km of rail, road and water links.

80 %

Train platforms in Switzerland will comprise 80% recycled materials in the future.

ySwiss Travel Pass One country, one ticket

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on Switzerland’s entire rail, bus and ship network. Great views are a given. MySwitzerland.com/ swisstravelpass

Travel around by train, bus and boat

Lake Lucerne

The CabriO cable car is powered by solar energy and was awarded the Solar Prize in 2015. E Interlaken Electric

The “Funi” operates without electricity or exhaust emissions.

Diamant Waterborne wonder

The motor ship Diamant sets standards as the first climate-neutral cruise ship in Switzerland, operating with a hybrid drive that lowers fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

The Diamant uses 20% less energy than normal liners.

PostBus Sustainable mobility

To charge the battery, PostBus AG uses exclusively renewable energy for its electric bus in Interlaken and the surrounding area, drawing on natural resources such as local hydropower.

By 2040, all PostBus vehicles are to run fossil-free.

From the most beautiful mountain peaks to romantic boat crossings – public transport couldn’t be more convenient.

Various route offerings: the Grand Train Tour, panoramic train routes, themed routes and much more.

Discover the great variety of public transport in Switzerland:

Two Suggested Routes

Starting on page 38, discover two suggested routes on the Grand Tour of Switzerland.

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