Switzerland Guide: Travel & Leisure

Travelling around a foreign country can be a challenge. This section gives you useful advice on getting about using public transport, driving by car as well as explaining how to buy, sell, rent or import a car.

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  Public Transport in Switzerland

  Travel by train, bus or plane

  Public transport in Switzerland is of high quality and punctuality. Most places can be reached by train, bus, tramway and ferryboat.

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  Driving

  Rules and advice for drivers in Switzerland

  Driving in Switzerland can be difficult for those who aren't used to drive in the mountains or in the snow.

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  Car insurance

  Which insurance do you need for your car in Switzerland?

  You must have car insurance to be able to drive your car in Switzerland. The monthly contribution depends on the car you drive and the coverage you choose.

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  Importing a car

  How to import your car to Switzerland

  If you owned your car for less than six months, and you wish to import it to Switzerland, you must pay import duty. If you owned your car for more than six months, you don't have to pay import duty.

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  Exchanging your driving licence in Switzerland

  Driving in Switzerland

  While in many cases it's possible to keep the driver's licence from your own country, it's important to remember that those who live in Switzerland for more than a year, will have to exchange their driving licence for a Swiss one.

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