Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Liechtenstein
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
7.2/10Well-developed scheduled bus services cover the country, operated by Liechtenstein Bus with links to Swiss stations in Buchs/Sargans. Limited rail: 9km line with S2 Vorarlberg S-Bahn stopping at 3 stations (11x/day weekdays only); long-distance trains pass without stopping. Good integration but no metro; suitable for small population.[1][3]
Road Infrastructure
8.7/10Excellent 630km toll-free road network: 130km national, 500km municipal roads, well-maintained with no motorways. Connected to Swiss A13/Austria A14. Urban speed limit 50km/h, rural 80km/h. Newer vehicle fleet, strong safety focus, minimal congestion outside peaks. High logistics infrastructure quality.[1][2][5]
Internet Speed
8.2/10Liechtenstein boasts high-speed internet with extensive fiber coverage across its small territory, minimal urban-rural gap. Among Europe's fastest, supporting gigabit services in most areas.
Avg: 285+ Mbps • Widespread fiber optic network nationwide, high availability even in rural valleys
Airport Connectivity
2.8/10No airports in Liechtenstein (2 total, none major). Residents use nearby Zurich Airport (ZRH, 1.5h drive), St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH), or Innsbruck (INN). Accessible via bus/rail to Swiss/Austrian hubs.[1]
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- CHF 65/month (integrated LI-CH zone)
- Bus Trip
- CHF 3 single ride
- Taxi
- CHF 5 start + CHF 3/km
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no high-speed rail)
Mobile Network
Top-tier mobile reliability with high speeds; uses Swiss infrastructure (Salt, Swisscom) for seamless cross-border service. Minimal dead zones due to small size and dense coverage.
Driving License
EU/EEA licenses valid indefinitely. Non-EU licenses valid 12 months, then exchange required for residents. Drive on right side. No IDP needed if license in Roman alphabet; recommended otherwise.
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