Mountain town in Graubünden, Switzerland
Getting around St. Moritz
How to get around St. Moritz
Trains from Chur and Zurich arrive in the Engadin; local buses link the villages and lifts. The Glacier Express and Bernina Express run through the area.
Ways to get around St. Moritz
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Engadin Bus | CHF 3–6 per ride | Links St. Moritz, Celerina, Pontresina and Sils; day passes available |
| RhB trains | Varies | Albula line from Chur; Bernina line to Tirano, Italy |
| Lifts to Corviglia and Piz Nair | About CHF 40–80 return | Summer hiking and winter ski access |
Taxis in St. Moritz
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis are scarce and expensive. Book ahead or take the Engadin Bus.
Arriving in St. Moritz
Engadin Airport (Samedan) (SMV)
Mostly private and charter flights; taxi to St. Moritz about 10 min, CHF 40–60.
Via Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Train via Chur in about 3 hr 30 min, around CHF 90.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in St. Moritz?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis are scarce and expensive. Book ahead or take the Engadin Bus.
What's the best way to get around St. Moritz?
Trains from Chur and Zurich arrive in the Engadin; local buses link the villages and lifts. The Glacier Express and Bernina Express run through the area.
How do I get from the airport to St. Moritz?
Mostly private and charter flights; taxi to St. Moritz about 10 min, CHF 40–60.
Is St. Moritz walkable?
Walkable center.
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