How to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 GstaadZurich Airport (ZRH) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Spiez and then to Zweisimmen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 100($105)
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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 100 ($105) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 42 ($43).

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 42 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Spiez and Zweisimmen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Gstaad from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which will take 2h 25m and cost around CHF 42 ($43).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Spiez and then to Zweisimmen. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gstaad. The distance is around 210km (131 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($105).

How do I get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad

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Transport options from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
CHF 100($105)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
CHF 42($43)
on demand210km (131 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