Liechtenstein does not cease to amaze ordinary people who first decided to visit this country, even by the transport system. In the Principality, there is not a single airport and railway station, so a significant tourist flow goes through the Swiss airport and the subsequent network of intercity buses across the border with Switzerland, as there is no customs control between these countries.
The railway, of course, crosses the territory of Liechtenstein, but is represented by one line from Austria to Switzerland and makes only two stops at the stations in Vaduz and the nearest large Shan community.
Inland transport of Liechtenstein
Inside the state, all transfers take place by suburban buses, moreover, there is no urban transport in the country, since the territory of all the common is extremely small. Routes:
- № 11: Zargans - Vaduz - Shaan - Bendern - Eshen - Mauren - Feldkirch;
- No. 12: Buks-Shaan-Vaduz-Balzers-Sargans;
- No. 13: Buks-Shaan-Nendeln-Eshen-Mauren-Feldkirch;
- No. 14: Vaduz - Nendeln - Shanwald - Feldkirch;
- No. 21: Vaduz - Triesenberg - Malbun;
- No. 22: Trisenberg-Gaflay;
- No. 24: Vaduz - Zephelen;
- No. 26: Shaan - Planken;
- No. 31: Bendern - Ruggell - Schellenberg;
- No. 32: Bendern-Gamprin-Ruggell-Schellenberg-Hintercheschenlenberg;
- No. 33: Mauren-Schellenberg-Hinterschelenberg;
- No. 35: Balzers-Bendern-Gamprin-Schellenberg;
- No. 36: Balzers - Vaduz - Shaan - Bendern - Ruggell - Nofels.
Buses run along the main road, laid along the Rhine, between the cities, and connect Liechtenstein with Austria and Switzerland. Their intervals are not less than once every 20-30 minutes. Tourists are recommended to purchase an unlimited travel card for 7 days for 10 Swiss francs. If necessary, the subscription for a month costs 20 francs, and for a year - only 100 francs. For comparison: the standard one-time ticket will cost you about 2.4 - 3.6 francs.
In the principality is widely developed taxi service, the car can be ordered from the hotel or by phone from the operator. You will be billed from a fare of 5 francs for calling a car and 2 francs for every kilometer of your journey. In the evenings and weekends, there are higher tariffs.
Liechtenstein is a country of traditions , therefore the main favorite transport of its inhabitants is a bicycle, since you can cross the country in just a couple of hours. And citizens working in the agricultural sector often use horses as well.
Rent a Car
Having an international driver's license, accident-free experience of more than a year and a credit card, people over 20 years old can easily rent a car without problems. The car will be provided to you at the rental companies, as well as at stations and hotels. The mileage of the car is not limited, but you need to pay for gasoline, rental fees and VAT yourself.
Roads and rules
The road network has a total length of approximately 250 km. First of all, it is necessary to know the SDA and the laws of Liechtenstein . The movement in the Principality is right-sided. But, as in all of Europe, strict traffic rules apply. For non-use of a seatbelt, driving without a passing light or in alcoholic intoxication you are awaited by imposing fines, possible arrest and criminal case. If you travel with children, do not put children under 12 years in advance. The permitted speed in cities is 50 km / h, on highways - 80 km / h, on autobahns - up to 120 km / h.
Almost all the parking lots in the residential area are paid, the first hour is about 1.5 Swiss francs.
Interesting Facts
- The roads of Liechtenstein are being repaired at the expense of the family of the prince.
- The largest traffic junction is the Shan community.
- The Rhine in the lands of the Principality is very small and narrow, so you can only ride it on light boats and boats in the form of entertainment for tourists.
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