The distance between Chur and Gstaad is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chur 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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Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Spiez.
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Take the bus to Zürich Bus Station and then to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers.
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There are several options for getting from Chur to Gstaad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 110 ($115) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 36 ($37).
The distance between Chur and Gstaad is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chur and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chur to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 36 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Chur and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chur and Gstaad. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chur to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB, Spiez and Zweisimmen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Südostbahn, Zentralbahn and BLS AG run train services between Chur and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chur and Gstaad. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chur to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sargans, Zürich Bus Station and Montreux Rte des Chataigniers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Swiss PostAuto and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Chur and Gstaad. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chur to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Spiez. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chur and Gstaad. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chur to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 165 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | CHF 165($170) | hourly | 320km (199 miles) |
Train via Pfäffikon SZ | 5h 50m | CHF 110($115) | every 3 hours | 280km (174 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | CHF 425($430) | once a week | 386km (240 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | CHF 36($37) | on demand | 279km (173 miles) |
Südostbahn
Zentralbahn
Swiss PostAuto
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Gstaad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.