At the Forefront of Sustainable Travel​

Sustainable travel is in demand, and Switzerland is the place to enjoy it. The Swiss public transport network offers a comfortable, eco-friendly way to explore the country.
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Swiss sustainability at a glance​

Small footprint, grand experiences ​

  • Thanks to advanced technologies and efficient rolling stock, rail transport causes just 0.2% of Switzerland’s overall traffic emissions. ​

Switzerland – the country of hydropower

  • Swiss railways have their own hydroelectric power plants and cover more than 90% of their energy needs with renewable power. Some companies, such as the Rhaetian Railway, have even achieved 100% coverage.​

The clear winner for greener journeys​

  • The high proportion of renewable energy in the rail network’s power mix means that in Switzerland, travel by train emits 28 times less CO2 per passenger kilometre than travel by petrol car – and 30 times less than plane travel. ​

(Almost) nothing is greener​

  • In fact, the only way to travel more sustainably in Switzerland would be to walk or cycle – no easy task if your route crosses the Alps!

Sustainable travel –
the best choice for your clients

​ ​ How to explain to your clients why eco-friendly travel will enhance their journey.​

Less CO2​

After walking and cycling, rail travel is by far the most sustainable way to explore Switzerland. Rail transport causes just 0.2% of the country’s transport-related CO2 emissions. ​

More room for comfort​

Already at the start of their journey, your clients will be in relaxation mode thanks to ample leg and elbow room and a wide range of onboard catering and services.​

No stopovers​

Whether from Prague, Budapest, Graz, Paris, Venice or Hamburg: ​Swiss rail travel brings your clients directly to ​the Swiss hotspots. ​

More time​

Travelling by train, bus, boat or other public transport gives your clients time to reflect and enjoy their experience to the fullest. All while protecting the beautiful landscapes they’re exploring.​

A green conscience​

Exploring Switzerland is an experience many travellers hope to one day tell their grandchildren about. Traveling sustainably helps protect Switzerland’s natural beauty so that one day, those grandchildren will also be able to enjoy it.​

There is so much more to tell​

Every Swiss train, bus, boat, and mountain railway has a sustainability story, from Swisstainable champions running on hydropower and recovered braking energy, to those working towards the future and helping shape a more sustainable tourism industry for generations to come.

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SWISS guests can fly more sustainably​

Switzerland’s leading air carrier helps its customers to make their flight with SWISS more sustainable. Learn more about this topic and the airline’s other sustainability measures in SWISS’s comprehensive sustainability strategy.

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