The most convenient way to reach Switzerland from India is by air, with Zurich Airport serving as the main gateway for most itineraries. Nonstop flights currently operate from Delhi and Mumbai to Zurich, while travellers from other Indian cities generally use connecting services. Geneva is another useful arrival point, particularly for western Switzerland.
Travellers already in neighbouring European countries can reach Switzerland by train or road. If a connecting itinerary enters the Schengen Area before Switzerland, border formalities are normally completed at the first Schengen airport.
How to Reach Switzerland by Air/Flight
The best way to reach Switzerland from India is by air. Regular flights are operating between the two countries. Flights to Switzerland are available from Indian cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
Also, most flights to Switzerland from India have at least one stop. Depending on your chosen airline, your stopover can be a European city like Frankfurt, Paris, London, Milan, or Munich or a Middle-Eastern one like Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul.
The popular airlines that operate in Switzerland are Air France, Lufthansa, Air India, Swiss Air, Emirates, Etihad, or any other global airline. You can also get direct flights from Mumbai and New Delhi to Zurich, Switzerland.
Zurich is home to the country’s largest airport, which receives the most international flights. Located around 10 km from the main center, Zurich Airport is well-linked to other parts of the country by air and rail. This makes your commute within Switzerland easier.
Geneva Airport, Basel Airport, and Bern Airport are smaller airports but have good connectivity with the rest of Switzerland. Buses and taxis are available from the airports to travel to your desired location.
And before you plan an air ticket, note that to visit Switzerland, you need a pre-approved Schengen Visa that allows you entry into 26 countries included in the visa, including Switzerland.
How to Reach Switzerland by Road
There are no feasible ways to travel to Switzerland from India by road. However, the country’s places are well-connected and are quite easily reachable from neighboring countries. The most popular route is between France and Geneva and Germany to Zurich. So, if you are in France or Germany and wish to travel to Switzerland by road, book a car and have all the required documents on hand. A bus is another way to travel across European countries, including Switzerland. These buses have AC, are spacious, and also have onboard washrooms.
How to Reach Switzerland by Train
You cannot travel to Switzerland from India by train. But you can have the best experience traveling on the Swiss railways. There is an excellent European railway network to reach countries like Austria, Italy, France, and Germany. French-Swiss High-Speed Rail, EuroCity Trains from Zurich to Munich, Milan, Stuttgart, EuroNight (EN) & CityNightLine(CNL) night trains, and more are some of the best trains you could take to travel to Switzerland. You can also obtain a Eurail Pass, unlimited train travel across European countries.
