The distance between Zurich and Gstaad is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zurich to Gstaad by bus, taxi, 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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Take the train to Spiez and then to Zweisimmen.
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Take the bus to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers then take a taxi to Gstaad.
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There are several options for getting from Zurich to Gstaad by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 105 ($110) and will take around 2h 50m. 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 27 ($27).
The distance between Zurich and Gstaad is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Zurich and Gstaad by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 105 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Gstaad. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich 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 2h 50m.
Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Zurich and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Zurich and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the bus to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers then take a taxi to Gstaad. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Zurich and Gstaad. The distance is around 207km (129 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 to Gstaad is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 385 ($390).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | CHF 105($110) | hourly | 206km (128 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 2h 55m | CHF 385($390) | 4 times a week | 266km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | CHF 27($27) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gstaad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.