On average, each Swiss resident covers a daily distance of almost 37 kilometres within Switzerland. In 2020, the total distances covered on Swiss roads, rail and cable cars added up to 111 billion person-kilometres. This is 9% more than in 2000, but 20% less than in 2019.
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At a glance
Passenger transport performance | ||
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Land transport performance (rail, road incl. human-powered transport and cable cars) |
110.8 billion person-km | 2020 |
Change | +9% | 2000–2020 |
Aviation: Passengers1 | 19.7 million | 2021 |
Change |
–43% | 2000–2021 |
Transalpine and cross-border transport | ||
Transalpine crossings in private motor vehicles (both directions) | 93 400 persons/day | 2015 |
Border crossings in private motor vehicles (arrivals and departures) | 2.1 million persons/day | 2015 |
Travel behaviour | ||
Average daily distance per person (inside Switzerland) | 36.8 km | 2015 |
Change |
+5% | 2000–2015 |
Share of leisure traffic |
44% | 2015 |
Commuting | ||
Average commute (one way) | 13.6 km | 2020 |
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Contact
Federal Statistical Office Section MobilityEspace de l'Europe 10
CH-2010 Neuchâtel
Switzerland
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