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.
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.
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Take the train to Spiez and then to Zürich HB.
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Take the bus to Zurich Limmatstrasse.
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Take the train to Montreux and then to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | CHF 105($110) | hourly | 206km (128 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | CHF 385($390) | 3 times a week | 322km (200 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | CHF 230($230) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | CHF 27($27) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
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The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.