Swiss trains on a shoestring: did you know that you can travel anywhere in Switzerland by train for less than SFr 40? This is one of those little-known gems that is definitely worth discovering. It took me nearly 20 years--and thousands of francs in tickets, no doubt--before I realised the importance of chatting up the locals about special travel deals!(EXPAT ADVICE)

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Swiss trains on a shoestring: did you know that you can travel anywhere in Switzerland by train for less than SFr 40? This is one of those little-known gems that is definitely worth discovering. It took me nearly 20 years--and thousands of francs in tickets, no doubt--before I realised the importance of chatting up the locals about special travel deals!(EXPAT ADVICE)

All you need to do is to call the commune/gemeinde where you live and ask about the Swiss railway's Carte Journaliere/Tageskarte or the CFF/SBB 'Day Pass'. If you live in a large city, the administration can direct you to the right department.

Tell them you are a city resident, which they may choose to verify. Then check out the availability of...

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