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Modes of transport

This section contains information that can be clearly assigned to one of the listed modes of transport. Information on topics that are important for several modes of transport is available under “General Topics”.

Eine S-Bahn fährt durch die Landschaft

4 June 2025

Railways

Railways are the cornerstone of public transport in Switzerland. Thanks to targeted expansion and continuous modernisation, both passenger and freight transport meet the highest standards.

A tram and a bus cross in the centre of Bern.

10 June 2025

Tram and bus

Trams and buses play an important role in cities – and beyond.

The gondola of the Stanserhorn cableway

10 June 2025

Cableway

Cableways are particularly important for tourism.

The triple-decker passenger boat “Berner Oberland” on Lake Thun

10 June 2025

Navigation

The FOT is responsible for the licensing of boats and accreditation of nautical personnel.

Four lorries on the A1 near Grauholz

28 May 2025

Road transport

Haulage companies that transport goods by road require a licence to operate in Switzerland.

PostBus’s small self-driving vehicle

16 July 2026

New forms of mobility

The FOT creates the framework for new forms of mobility in public transport. These include on-demand transport services and self-driving vehicles.

Federal Office of Transport FOT

Mühlestrasse 6
3063 Ittigen