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I would just buy them there. At the very worst all it will mean is that a bus will pull out while you are getting the tickets and you will have to wait for the next one.
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Originally Posted by Dovster
Also keep in mind that the vignette is not required to drive in Switzerland -- only to be on its autostrada.
If you are coming in from MXP, you can get off the Italian autostrada at Chiasso and cross the border into Switzerland, taking back roads into Lugano. If I recall correctly, it is only about 20 kilometers from Chiasso to Lugano. Okay, all that said -- if you are coming in from MXP and staying in downtown Lugano, I still suggest taking the bus. It is cheapest and easiest. You will have to grab a taxi to and from the Meet but that will present no problem at all. |
Originally Posted by alex0683de
Another thing to keep in mind is that the fine for being caught without a vignette on highways and "national roads" without a vignette is a hefty 400 CHF. This fine does include a vignette though... :D
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I thought it was restricted to the Autostrada only -- am I wrong? What does a "national road" mean?
As far as I can tell, any road that is marked with a number is a national road and would thus be subject to the toll. |
Originally Posted by alex0683de
Another thing to keep in mind is that the fine for being caught without a vignette on highways and "national roads" without a vignette is a hefty 400 CHF. This fine does include a vignette though... :D
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
As far as I can tell, any road that is marked with a number is a national road and would thus be subject to the toll.
"National roads" was the old term used in Switzerland to for these "green" roads because they are built by the federal government. |
Dovster, When are you leaving for the U.S.A.? Early December for your Florida meet? I'm leaving for BGO December 12th. Will not bring a laptop, but will check in on this tread periodically for any new updates. Hope your flight to Florida is a good one.
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I'll be leaving Israel on Dec 4 and will be in the States until Dec 12. I won't have my laptop with me either, but I will be checking my e-mail and FlyerTalk at least once daily.
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hotel and flight booked - put me back to the confirmed list :)
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Originally Posted by chrissxb
(Post 6785994)
hotel and flight booked - put me back to the confirmed list :)
Dov |
Originally Posted by chrissxb
(Post 6785994)
hotel and flight booked - put me back to the confirmed list :)
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Originally Posted by okflyer
(Post 6788952)
Chrissxb, great you could make it after all. Look forward to meeting you. Are you staying at the Hotel Lugano Dante also?
arriving 31dec 8h30 at MXP - have rental car and leave on 31dec at noon for LCA |
Originally Posted by chrissxb
(Post 6791001)
yes, thats the place I booked :)
arriving 31dec 8h30 at MXP - have rental car and leave on 31dec at noon for LCA |
Originally Posted by Dovster
(Post 6791281)
I certainly hope you can move it up to 30 Dec -- it would be a shame to land, turn around, and check in for your noon flight. :)
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Originally Posted by Dovster
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I certainly hope you can move it up to 30 Dec -- it would be a shame to land, turn around, and check in for your noon flight. :)
note to self: think and then: post ;) |
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