How to travel from Lausanne to St. Moritz, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and St. Moritz is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lausanne to St. Moritz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Landquart and then to St. Moritz.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 335($340)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 230($235)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 50($51)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to St. Moritz.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and St. Moritz

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to St. Moritz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 50 ($51) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 55 ($56).

The distance between Lausanne and St. Moritz is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Lausanne and St. Moritz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lausanne to St. Moritz is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 55 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and St. Moritz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 50 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and St. Moritz. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lausanne 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 5h 20m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Rhätische Bahn and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn run train services between Lausanne and St. Moritz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Lausanne and St. Moritz. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lausanne to St. Moritz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

FlixBus and Autostradale run regular bus services between Lausanne and St. Moritz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to St. Moritz. We recommend that you take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Landquart and then to St. Moritz. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Lausanne and St. Moritz. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to St. Moritz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around CHF 230 ($235).

How do I get from Lausanne to St. Moritz

Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and St. Moritz

Transport options from Lausanne to St. Moritz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5hrs
CHF 335($340)
every 4 hours500km (311 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
CHF 230($235)
every 4 hours405km (252 miles)
Train via Zürich HB5h 40m
CHF 235($240)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Train via Brig7h 55m
CHF 235($240)
twice daily374km (233 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
CHF 50($51)
5 times a week563km (350 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
CHF 55($56)
on demand425km (264 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