Traffic Guide to Bern, Switzerland (Ticket Mode)

As the capital of Switzerland, Bern's surrounding traffic is also a place to pay attention to when traveling. How much do you know about this? What are the modes of transportation in this city? How much is the charge? How is Swiss Pass calculated? What is the discount? Faced with these problems, next, Bian Xiao sorted out some related contents for your reference, hoping to help your life.

1, how to get to Bern

1) aircraft

Although Bern is the capital of Switzerland, there is no large international airport in Bern. In order to protect the overall features of local medieval cities from excessive destruction by modernization, most local residents rejected the resolution to build an international airport. There is only one small airport in Bern, FlughafenBern-Belp, with flights to major cities in Western Europe.

2) Train

Bern Railway Station is second only to Zurich Railway Station in scale, and there are also express trains. You can reach major cities in Switzerland and neighboring countries by train.

2. Traffic in Bern

1) bus

Buses and trams in Bern are widely distributed and there are many platforms, which are very convenient. The main sightseeing spots in Bern are within walking distance, but if you want to climb the mountain from the station to the distant hotels and Gul, you can take the city bus and tram. Swiss Pass and Berne Card are valid. The bus terminal is in front of the station. The most convenient and cheapest way to visit this city is to take city buses and trams. Every platform has a machine for buying tickets, in German, French and English. When buying a ticket, you should first choose the type of ticket, and put in cash or insert a credit card according to the displayed amount. Buy at the ticket vending machine before getting on the bus, and check the tickets on the bus.

Ticket price: 1 hour ticket 4.2 Swiss francs; One-day pass 1 1.8 Swiss francs.

2) Taxi

Walking is recommended for sightseeing in Bern, followed by tram or bus. Of course, a taxi is the fastest and most convenient. But in Bern, the taxi fare is very high, and there are Mercedes-Benz, Audi and other models. It is difficult to satisfy their small quantity. You can make an appointment by telephone. The starting price varies according to the model.

Ticket price: according to the starting price of the model, it is generally 5 Swiss francs. The fare is about 30 to 35 francs.

3) Bicycles

Cycling is the favorite of Swiss people. Every May, when the weather gets warmer, Bern will launch cycling activities. Visitors can rent bicycles for free by presenting their passports and paying a deposit of 20 Swiss francs. Cyclists can often be seen along the Aale River, and they also feel the freedom and happiness of the city riding easily between mountains and rivers.

3. Tickets

1) Berne card

Travelers have three special packages: 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours. You can take the tram and bus in Bern for free and unlimited times; Free visit to some museums, zoos, botanical gardens and municipal government gardens; You can also participate in some cultural and recreational activities; Participate in city sightseeing projects free of charge according to the specified time. Museums and scenic spots that need to pay can be discounted by 20 or 1 to 5 Swiss francs. Children are free. Berne cards can be bought at railway stations, tourist offices, museums and post offices.

Price: 24-hour card: 10 Swiss francs; 48-hour card: 13.5 Swiss francs; 72-hour card: 17 Swiss francs. Children aged 6 to 16 are half price.

2) Swiss Pass

If you plan to visit the whole of Switzerland, buying a Swiss Pass is the best choice.

It allows you to use all kinds of vehicles in the Swiss transportation system without restriction, including most scenic routes, such as Glacier Express, Bernard Express and Jinshan Road Express.

The Swiss Pass is also equivalent to the Museum Pass, which allows you to visit as many as 470 museums for free and enjoy a 50% discount on most cable cars or gear trains.