How to travel from Zurich to St. Moritz, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and St. Moritz is around 192km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 120($120)
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Drive

Drive to St. Moritz.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and St. Moritz

There are several options for getting from Zurich to St. Moritz by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 120 ($120) 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 27 ($27).

The distance between Zurich and St. Moritz is around 192km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Zurich and St. Moritz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to St. Moritz 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 St. Moritz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and St. Moritz. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to St. Moritz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Landquart. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Rhätische Bahn run train services between Zurich and St. Moritz. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 and St. Moritz. We recommend that you drive to St. Moritz. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to St. Moritz. We recommend that you take the train to Landquart and then to St. Moritz. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Zurich and St. Moritz. The distance is around 203km (126 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 St. Moritz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 120 ($120).

How do I get from Zurich to St. Moritz

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and St. Moritz

Transport options from Zurich to St. Moritz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
CHF 120($120)
every 4 hours192km (120 miles)
Train via Chur3h 35m
CHF 125($125)
hourly197km (122 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
CHF 27($27)
on demand203km (126 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