Is it easy to get around Switzerland without a car?

In a word, yes. Services almost always depart on the dot, and train timetables are well integrated with postbus schedules. Postbuses operate on routes not covered by rail, including remote valleys — good news if you're planning to get off the beaten track to enjoy the best outdoor experiences in Switzerland.



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Public transport in Switzerland is fantastic, but a car has its advantages: You can save time reaching smaller villages and experience the thrill of winding up and down an Alpine pass, stopping for photos or picnics whenever you like.

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Rail passes are almost always a smart buy for Switzerland, with its fairly high pay-as-you-go ticket costs and excellent transportation system. The Swiss Travel Pass is a particularly good deal, as it covers nearly all transport in Switzerland — not only trains, but buses, boats, and many high-mountain lifts.

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A longer trip to Switzerland, lasting over ten days, often involves outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. However, we recommend a seven-day trip for those who want to sample everything Switzerland has to offer. Save a day for a castle tour in a country that is home to 500 castles and forts.

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Found out here the best time to visit Switzerland. Generally, the best time to visit Switzerland is in the spring/early summer and in the early fall, April through June or September and October. This is when you're unlikely to battle thick tourist crowds and enjoy some of the most pleasant weather.

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In Switzerland, getting around is relatively easy. Unless you plan some extremely off-the-beaten-path adventures, you do not need to rent a car. In the country, taking trains is the norm.

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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.

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Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.

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