📍Driving School Lachen SZ · English

Driving School
Lachen

Name: Driving School Lachen – Driving Team
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 37, Lachen, 8853
Telephone: +41444310033
Price range: CHF 95
Rating: 4.9

Professional driving lessons in the Lachen/SZ area — in English. Serving Lachen, Rapperswil, Pfäffikon, Wädenswil, Altendorf, Siebnen and the wider March & Höfe region.

4.9★

Google reviews

CHF 95

per lesson

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English lessons

📅 Book a lesson 📞 044 431 00 33

Our Coverage Area in Lachen & Surroundings

Based at Lachen Bahnhof, we offer flexible meeting points across the entire March & Höfe region — ideal for expats in Rapperswil-Jona, Pfäffikon, Wädenswil, Richterswil and beyond.

📍 Meeting Point Lachen

Lachen Bahnhof

Bahnhofstrasse 37, 8853 Lachen SZ

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Coverage Area

Lachen SZRapperswil-JonaPfäffikon SZWädenswilSchindellegiAltendorfGalgenenSiebnenWangenRichterswilHorgenZiegelbrücke

Why Choose Driving Team Lachen?

The only English-instruction driving school serving the March & Höfe and Rapperswil area — with the quality and track record of Driving Team Zurich.

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English Instruction

No German required. All lesson content explained clearly in English by experienced instructors.

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Flexible Pick-up Points

We pick you up from home, work, or the train station — wherever is most convenient in the Lachen/Rapperswil area.

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Proven Results

4.9★ on Google. Part of Driving Team — one of the most reviewed driving schools in the Lake Zurich region.

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All Vehicle Categories

Car (B), motorcycle (A), trailer (BE), motorboat, truck (C), bus (D) — all from one school, all with English instruction available.

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Book Online 24/7

Manage and pay for your lessons entirely online. Your own customer account with full transparency.

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Courses in Lachen

VKU course, motorcycle basic course (Grundkurs) and WAB course available directly in or near Lachen SZ.

What our students say

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Manaf B.

"Thanks to Driving Team Lachen I passed my driving test on the first attempt. My instructor Marc prepared me brilliantly. I had a great experience from start to finish."

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Fabian

"I can really recommend Driving Team. I received great feedback from Marc, Sybille, Peter and André. Thanks to them, I passed my driving test first time!"

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Nicolas S.

"Top driving school with competent and helpful instructors. Everyone was punctual, understanding and guided me perfectly on my way to getting my licence."

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Benjamin H.

"André was always on time, very patient and always gave good advice for my driving. This helped me prepare perfectly for the exam. Highly recommended!"

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Cyrill P.

"Driving Team gives you the tools you need to pass your driving test. Thank you to the whole team and especially my instructor Marc – you are the BEST!"

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Our Prices in Lachen

Same transparent pricing as our Zurich location. All prices in CHF, excl. external costs (theory exam, licence fees, eye test).

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Car – Category B

CHF 95/lesson (45 min)

✓ Insurance fee: CHF 120 (once)
✓ WarmUp + exam ride: CHF 285
✓ Exam at Strassenverkehrsamt Pfäffikon SZ

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Motorcycle – Category A

CHF 95/lesson (45 min)

✓ No insurance fee (private insurance)
✓ Basic course (Grundkurs) available in Lachen
✓ School bike: CHF 210 extra for course

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Trailer – Category BE

CHF 120/lesson (45 min)

✓ Double lessons recommended
✓ Insurance fee: CHF 120 (once)
✓ WarmUp + exam ride: CHF 360

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Motorboat

CHF 95/lesson (45 min)

✓ Upper Lake Zurich (Hotel Marina, Lachen)
✓ Insurance fee: CHF 120 (once)
✓ WarmUp + exam ride: CHF 285

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VKU Course Lachen

CHF 250/course

✓ 2 × 4 hours (evening or Saturday)
✓ Mandatory before practical exam
✓ Held directly in Lachen SZ

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All prices

Also: truck (C), bus (D), first-aid course (Nothelfer CHF 99), motorcycle basic course Lachen (CHF 570), WAB course in English (CHF 490).

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Driving Exam in Canton Schwyz

The practical driving exam for Lachen students takes place at the Strassenverkehrsamt Pfäffikon SZ. Common exam routes include:

From Pfäffikon SZ

• Rapperswil / Jona
• Freienbach / Richterswil
• Wollerau / Samstagern
• Feusisberg / Schindellegi
• Altendorf / Lachen

How we prepare you

We train you specifically on these routes so you know every roundabout, right-of-way situation and tricky junction before exam day. Our WarmUp on the exam day (CHF 285) includes 135 minutes with your instructor before the examiner gets in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an English driving school near Lachen, Rapperswil or Pfäffikon? ▼

Yes — Driving Team offers English driving lessons throughout the Lachen/SZ, Rapperswil-Jona and Pfäffikon area. We are one of the only driving schools in this region providing instruction in English, making it ideal for expats in the March & Höfe area.

Where does the driving exam take place from Lachen? ▼

The practical driving exam for students in the Lachen area takes place at the Strassenverkehrsamt Pfäffikon SZ. Common exam routes include Rapperswil, Richterswil, Wollerau, Feusisberg, and Altendorf. We train you specifically on these routes.

How long is my foreign driving licence valid in Switzerland? ▼

Your foreign driving licence is valid for 12 months from the date you register as a resident in Switzerland. After that, you must exchange it for a Swiss licence. If you hold an EU/EEA licence, this is usually an administrative exchange. Other licences (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) typically require a practical driving test.

How much does a driving lesson cost in Lachen? ▼

A 45-minute category B driving lesson costs CHF 95. A one-off insurance fee of CHF 120 applies. Double lessons (90 min) cost CHF 190 and are recommended for faster progress. The WarmUp including the exam ride costs CHF 285.

Is there a VKU course in English near Lachen? ▼

The VKU (Verkehrskundeunterricht) is a mandatory 8-hour traffic theory course held in German. Our instructors can help you prepare for the content in English during your lessons. The VKU course in Lachen costs CHF 250 and is offered directly in Lachen SZ.

Is there a motorcycle basic course (Grundkurs) in Lachen? ▼

Yes. We offer motorcycle basic courses (Grundkurs) in Lachen SZ. The full course (3 × 4 hours) costs CHF 570 including course confirmation. This includes the mandatory basic training on our school motorcycle. More about the motorcycle basic course in Lachen →

What is the WAB course and can I do it in English? ▼

The WAB is a mandatory advanced driving training day that all new drivers must complete within 12 months of passing their practical exam. If missed, your licence becomes invalid. We offer the WAB course in English. WAB Course in English →

Can I do motorboat lessons in Lachen? ▼

Yes — our motorboat lessons take place on the Upper Lake Zurich from the Hotel Marina in Lachen. This is one of the most scenic locations for motorboat training in Switzerland. Lessons cost CHF 95/45 min. Our instructor trainers are also certified for the FL-Weiterbildung instructor refresher course on motorboat.