Gstaad Getting There

Getting to Gstaad

Bern-Belp is the nearest international airport to Gstaad. The journey takes about one hour and 20 minutes by car or two hours and 30 minutes by train. Although transfer times by road and rail from Geneva International Airport are about 40 minutes longer, Geneva provides more flight options and easy rail transfers via Montreux.

How to Get to Gstaad

While Gstaad is the world-famous jewel in the region’s crown, the Gstaad Holiday Region includes several other villages that offer a range of holiday accommodations and easy access to the main ski areas to the west and east of Gstaad.

The Montreux-Oberland-Bernois (MOB) railway line opened the Gstaad holiday region to tourism in the early 1900s. Multiple stops between Rougemont and Zweisimmen include Saanen, Schonried, and Saanenmoser, just 5-10 minutes by train from Gstaad.

Nearest International Airports to Gstaad

Bern-Belp Airport (80 km) is the nearest international airport to Gstaad, although Geneva Airport (150 km) provides more flight options. The journey from Bern-Belp takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes by car or two hours and 30 minutes by train; from Geneva Airport, allow around two hours by car or three hours by train. The private Gstaad Saanen Airport is also available for the rich and famous.

Bern-Belp Airport 80km / 1 hour 20 mins
Geneva Airport 150km / 2 hours
Zurich Airport 200km / 3 hours

Gstaad-Saanen Private Airport

The Gstaad Saanen Airport (just 5km from Gstaad) is open for private aircraft and helicopter landings and takeoffs between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Pilots must know the approach and other peculiarities associated with air traffic operations into and out of LSGK. Concierges at the best hotels can help make the necessary arrangements, including local transfers.

Gstaad Saanen Airport
Oeystrasse 29, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland
+41 33 748 33 22

Airport Transfers to Gstaad

Alps2Alps Airport Transfers from Geneva

Alps2Alps covers all major ski destinations in the Alps and provides reliable transfers to Gstaad from Geneva International Airport at competitive prices. Professional English-speaking drivers meet and greet you upon arrival and transport you safely and swiftly to your accommodation. Private transfers or group transfers for up to 52 people with secure online booking, 24/7 telephone support and generous discounts for mid-week transfers.

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Ski-Lifts Airport Transfers from Geneva

Every year, Ski-Lifts provides more than 100,000 skiers and boarders with hassle-free, door-to-door transfers to their ski resort accommodations from all major airports and regional train stations. If needed, English language assistance is available 24/7. Save up to 40% on midweek travel from Geneva Airport.

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Air Glaciers Helicopter Taxi Service

For the quickest transfers and stunning views of the Swiss Alps, Air Glaciers offers taxi service, sightseeing flights all year round, and heliskiing during the winter! Operating from Sion (the main base) and six other locations in Switzerland, it employs seven full-time staff members at Gstaad Saanen Airport. Address: Air Glaciers, Base de Gstaad-Saanenland, Oeystrasse 29, CH 3792 Saanen. Tel : +41 33 744.55.50. Web: www.air-glaciers.ch

Getting to Gstaad by Rail

The iconic GoldenPass Montreux-Oberland-Bernois (MOB) railway, which offers spectacular Alpine views, connects Gstaad with Montreux and Interlaken. The GoldenPass Panorama runs hourly, and the vintage GoldenPass Belle Epoque train runs twice daily. Approximate rail journey times from the nearest international airports to Gstaad, including the GoldenPass connection:

From Bern-Belp Airport 2 hours 30 minutes
From Geneva Airport 3 hours

From Bern-Belp Airport to Gstaad by Train

The train journey from Bern-Belp Airport to Gstaad involves two to three train changes. For example, from Bern-Belp towards Konolfingen, changing trains at Munsingen and Zweisimmen to Gstaad or from Bern-Belp changing at Belp, Thun, and Spiez to Gstaad.

From Geneva Airport to Gstaad by Train

The train journey from Geneva Airport to Gstaad is more straightforward, as you only need to change trains once at Montreux. Take an interregional train (IR90 or IR95 towards Brig) from Geneva Airport to Montreux (1 hour 20 minutes), and then enjoy the delightful MOB Golden Pass trains (Panoramic or Express) from Montreux to Gstaad (1 hour 40 minutes).

For timetables, tickets and information about rail travel in Switzerland, visit www.sbb.ch/en

For timetables and tickets for Golden Pass Railway, visit www.gpx.swiss/en/

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Driving to Gstaad

Driving to Gstaad from the nearest international airports takes around 1 hour 20 minutes from Bern-Belp, 2 hours from Geneva, and just under 3 hours from Zurich airport.

Bern-Belp Airport A6 via Interlaken 80km
Geneva Airport A1-E62-A9 via Lausanne 150km
Zurich Airport A1-A4-A8 via Lucerne-Interlaken 200km

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Diving distances and times from European cities to Gstaad:

London 650 mi / 11 hours 30 mins
Paris 378 mi / 6 hours 50 mins
Frankfurt 312 mi / 5 hours 20 mins
Munich 320 mi / 5 hours 45 mins
Geneva 94 mi / 2 hours 5 mins
Zurich 117 mi / 2 hours 45 mins

If your accommodation is NOT in Gstaad, having access to a car is generally more convenient than relying on public transport in the evening, and taxis originating from Gstaad are quite pricey.

Parking in Gstaad

The centre of Gstaad village is a pedestrian-only zone. Most hotels provide ample parking, while the finest establishments offer a full valet service. There is underground parking available at Unter-Gstaad Neueretstrasse 2 (near the Co-op), which incurs a charge in the mornings from 8 am to 12 pm and in the afternoons from 8 am to 12 pm and 2 pm, with free parking available during lunchtime from 12 pm to 2 pm and overnight from 6 pm to 8 am. Day tickets can be purchased for a maximum of 3 days. There is also plenty of car parking at ski lift stations for a moderate daily charge.

Public Transport in Gstaad

The Gstaad Holiday Region boasts excellent public transport. Overnight guests can download the Gstaad Card, which provides free public transport and access to over 80 experiences throughout the region all year round. For more information, see Gstaad Public Transport and for bus services between Rougemont, Saanen, Gstaad, Schonried, Zweisimmen and other villages, see PostBus >

Taxi Services in Gstaad

Taxi Simon & Gstaad Limousine Service +41 33 744 80 80
Zentrale Gstaad Taxi & Limo +41 33 555 40 40
Taxi Gstaad +41 22 744 90 90