Rail

Federal Railways (CFF)

The Federal Railways (CFF) is Switzerland’s biggest travel and transport company. Every year, CFF transports about 322 million passengers and 54 million net tonnes of freight. Its 3,011 route kilometres are actually fairly modest by comparison with the 24,500 km that make up Switzerland’s public transport network as a whole.

Timetables and fares can be found on the CFF website www.sbb.ch or call the 24-hour number 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/minute).

GoldenPass Services

GoldenPass Services operates different railway lines :

The GoldenPass Line: it is one of the most picturesque in Switzerland. It links the Vaud Riviera to Lake Lucerne, which is the historic heart of Switzerland. It has direct connections to both Geneva and Zurich airports.

Rochers-de-Naye, 2,042 m. altitude: In only 55 minutes, the cog railway train climbs 1,600 metres from Montreux to Rochers de Naye. At the summit you will find wonderful panoramic views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, but this is not all!

Les Pléiades, 1,348 m. altitude: A charming little cog railway train which passes through Blonay, will transport you to the wilder elevations. The Astro-Pléiades educational trail awaits you at the upper level station. It will show you the whole of the solar system in four easy stages. What could be more fascinating?

Funicular: from Vevey to Mont-Pèlerin, from Territet to Glion, from Les Avants to Sonloup.

Timetables and fares can be found on the website www.goldenpass.ch or call from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m. +41 840 245 245 (CHF 1.- per minute).