The distance between Lugano and Gstaad is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lugano to Gstaad by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gstaad → Lugano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Locarno, Domodossola, Spiez then Zweisimmen and then to Gstaad.
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There are several options for getting from Lugano to Gstaad by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 100 ($105) and will take around 4h 40m. 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 33 ($34).
The distance between Lugano and Gstaad is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Lugano 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 Lugano to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 33 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Lugano and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lugano and Gstaad. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lugano 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 45m.
Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, FART, BLS AG and MOB run train services between Lugano and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lugano and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lugano to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Spiez. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Lugano and Gstaad. The distance is around 257km (159 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 Lugano to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 185 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Locarno + 1 similar | 4h 40m | CHF 100($105) | 4 times a day | 231km (144 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | CHF 185($190) | hourly | 383km (238 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | CHF 33($34) | on demand | 257km (159 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gstaad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.