How to travel from Lausanne to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and Gstaad is around 67km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lausanne to Gstaad by train 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 Montreux and then to Gstaad.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance86km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Gstaad by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 29 ($29) and will take around 2hrs. 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 Lausanne and Gstaad is around 67km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Gstaad. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lausanne to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montreux. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Swiss Railways and MOB run train services between Lausanne and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Montreux and then to Gstaad. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Lausanne and Gstaad. The distance is around 86km (53 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 Lausanne to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around CHF 29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and Gstaad

Transport options from Lausanne to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
CHF 29($29)
hourly67km (42 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
CHF 12($12)
on demand86km (53 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