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Power Tech 2007
1 - 5 July 2007, Lausanne, Switzerland


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EPFL

Travel


Get to the Conference


Lausanne can be reached by several means of transport: by air, by train, by car...

By air (to Geneva and Zurich Airports):


View of the EPFL

 

Transport from Geneva Airport to Lausanne:

Train is the best way to reach Lausanne from Geneva Airport. Direct connections are available from the airport 3 times per hour at 48 CHF (approx. 30 EUR) for a round trip in 2nd class and 80 CHF (approx. 50 EUR) in 1st class.

Transport from Zürich Airport to Lausanne:

Again, use the train. There is a direct train every 30 minutes and it takes 2 and a half hours. The round trip ticket costs 138 CHF (approx. 88 EUR) in 2nd class and 228 CHF (approx. 145 EUR) in 1st class.

By Train:

Because Lausanne is centrally located in Europe, it can be easily reached by train from many European countries.
Travel to Lausanne by Train
Please contact your usual train company in your country for additional information. Within Switzerland, the train company provides a dense and well served rail network.

Some useful links:
SBB CFF FFS
Swiss federal railways
www.cff.ch
SNCF
National French railways
Online timetable
www.sncf.com
TGV
High speed train
www.tgv.com
FS - Trenitalia
Italian railways
www.trenitalia.com
DB - Die Bahn - ICE
German railways
www.bahn.de



By Car:

Switzerland provides excellent conditions for drivers. Swiss roads are very good and provide breathtaking views of mountains and lakes.
Travel to Lausanne by Car

Driving in Switzerland requires a mandatory Motorway Sticker available in post offices, service stations and at the border. The price is 40 CHF (approx. 25 EUR). If you will be traveling to Lausanne by car, please take into account that the use of the seat belts is mandatory for all occupants of a motor vehicle.

Speed Limits
In town: between 30 and 50 km/h
Out of town: 70 to 90 km/h
Motorways: 120 km/h

Route Planners
You may plan your route using one of the many online services available.

www.viamichelin.com
www.maporama.com
www.map24.com



Lausanne City :

To move in Lausanne, 25 urban lines, 8 regional lines and 3 metro lines make up one of the densest networks not only in Switzerland but also in Europe in terms of the number of electric vehicles in circulation (trolleybus, metro trains). Your Power Tech registration fee includes a public transportation pass valid for the duration of the conference.

More information about Lausanne transport is available at www.t-l.ch and the Lausanne City Official website.



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