How to travel from St. Moritz to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between St. Moritz and Gstaad is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St. Moritz 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 GstaadSt. Moritz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chur then Zürich HB and then to Spiez.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 215($220)
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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance363km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St. Moritz and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from St. Moritz to Gstaad by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 200 ($200) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 47 ($48).

The distance between St. Moritz and Gstaad is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from St. Moritz and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St. Moritz to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 47 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between St. Moritz and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St. Moritz and Gstaad. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from St. Moritz to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chur, Zürich HB, Spiez and Zweisimmen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, BLS AG, Trenitalia EuroCity and DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano run train services between St. Moritz and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, 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 St. Moritz and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St. Moritz to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Chur then Zürich HB and then to Spiez. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 St. Moritz and Gstaad. The distance is around 363km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St. Moritz to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 215 ($220).

How do I get from St. Moritz to Gstaad

Compare travel optionsbetween St. Moritz and Gstaad

Transport options from St. Moritz to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
CHF 215($220)
hourly403km (250 miles)
Train via Disentis/Mustér8h 25m
CHF 200($200)
twice daily339km (210 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
CHF 47($48)
on demand363km (225 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