Inter-City Travel
Short and medium distance regional travel is easiest by train. Trains can also fulfill long distance travel needs when the speed of air travel is not necessary. Inter-city trains offer first- and second-class service. Most inter-city trains have food service available. Sleeping berths can be found on overnight inter-city trains. In recent years, so-called rail cruises, or excursions by train, have become very popular.
Air travel between major cities within Schwerdt is fast, safe, and convenient. In addition to domestic service, there are many international flights from which to choose. In fact, most visitors arrive in Schwerdt via the airlines.
Sight-seeing tour buses and inter-city bus lines offer another way to see the Schwerdtan countryside. Tour buses have set itineraries and visit popular attractions. The inter-city bus routes supplement the rail passenger system by connecting with smaller towns. Even so, one can use buses to travel between large cities as well.
Local Travel
Within cities, rail, tram, and bus transit services are clean, economical, and convenient. Transit vehicles accept the Reichskennkarte, or R-karte, debit card function as well as currency or fare tokens. Transit operators and attendants generally know the local area very well and can be of some assistance with directions and local sites of interest.
Taxis can be hired in every city and are frequently available in the smaller towns as well. Taxis can be an engaging way to see the sites but can also be somewhat costly.
Areas situated along coasts and inland waterways often have ferry service. Several cruise lines offer luxurious and liesurely travel by boat or ship to and from various Schwerdtan ports. These are especially popular in the seaside resort areas.
