How to travel from Bern to St. Moritz, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and St. Moritz is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out St. MoritzBern if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB then Landquart and then to St. Moritz.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 180($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano and then to St. Moritz.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 40($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to St. Moritz.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and St. Moritz

There are several options for getting from Bern to St. Moritz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 40 ($41) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 42 ($43).

The distance between Bern and St. Moritz is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bern and St. Moritz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to St. Moritz is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 42 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and St. Moritz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 40 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and St. Moritz. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to St. Moritz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB and Landquart. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Rhätische Bahn run train services between Bern and St. Moritz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and St. Moritz. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to St. Moritz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan Lampugnano. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

RegioJet, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Autostradale run regular bus services between Bern and St. Moritz. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to St. Moritz. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB then Landquart and then to St. Moritz. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to St. Moritz is Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from St. Moritz. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 St. Moritz. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to St. Moritz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 180 ($185).

How do I get from Bern to St. Moritz

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and St. Moritz

Transport options from Bern to St. Moritz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
CHF 180($185)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Train via Zürich HB4h 30m
CHF 185($190)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
CHF 40($41)
4 times a week530km (329 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
CHF 42($43)
on demand325km (202 miles)

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Airports near St. Moritz

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

ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from St. Moritz
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from St. Moritz
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
288km (179 miles) from St. Moritz