How to travel from Bern to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Gstaad is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Gstaad by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Spiez then Zweisimmen and then to Gstaad.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 48($49)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Spiez then take the bus to Zweisimmen Bahnhof then take the train to Gstaad.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 39($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from Bern to Gstaad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 12 ($12).

The distance between Bern and Gstaad is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Bern and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Gstaad. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Spiez and Zweisimmen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Swiss Railways, BLS AG, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, MOB and Service d'automobiles TPF run train services between Bern and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bern and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Spiez then Zweisimmen and then to Gstaad. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gstaad is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Gstaad. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Gstaad. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 48 ($49).

How do I get from Bern to Gstaad

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Gstaad

Transport options from Bern to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
CHF 48($49)
hourly89km (55 miles)
Train via Bulle2h 10m
hourly115km (71 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
CHF 39($40)
hourly93km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
CHF 12($12)
on demand87km (54 miles)

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Airports near Gstaad

The following major airports near Gstaad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gstaad
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Gstaad
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Gstaad