My notes on Zurich and Switzerland

As you would easily notice train system here is very efficient and comprehensive. SBB, railway authority, has a very good web site as well. For best train deals you should check clickandrail Switzerland. It is an e-ticket system and you must have Acrobat software and a printer to print the ticket beforehand. From time to time they are offering other good deals. For instance last winter they offered a country-wide first class day-pass for only 55CHF.
For best international train deals you should check clickandrail international. You get very good deals even if you don't have halbtax card. Travelling from Zurich to Dusseldorf on a ICE for a mere 40 CHF makes you feel good. In the past it was only towards Germany. Now Italy and Austria were also added. You can also check DB Surf&Rail to find similar internet-only deals and travel easily.
For France there is a fast TGV train between Geneva and Paris. And for Italy Cisalpino Express service is also convenient. It is a private company where SBB is a partner.