How to travel from Gstaad to Zurich, Switzerland

The distance between Gstaad and Zurich is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Spiez and then to Zürich HB.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 105($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Limmatstrasse.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 385($390)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montreux and then to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gstaad and Zurich

There are several options for getting from Gstaad to Zurich by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 105 ($110) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 27 ($27).

The distance between Gstaad and Zurich is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Gstaad and Zurich by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gstaad to Zurich is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Gstaad and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 105 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gstaad and Zurich. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gstaad to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zweisimmen and Spiez. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

BLS AG and Swiss Railways run train services between Gstaad and Zurich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Gstaad and Zurich. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gstaad to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montreux Rte des Chataigniers. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Gstaad and Zurich. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gstaad to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Montreux and then to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) 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 Gstaad and Zurich. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gstaad to Zurich is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 385 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gstaad and Zurich

Transport options from Gstaad to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
CHF 105($110)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
CHF 385($390)
3 times a week322km (200 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
CHF 230($230)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
CHF 27($27)
on demand207km (129 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich