Zurich Airport to St. Moritz Private Transfer

Your transfer step by step

1. Booking: Send us your flight number, the number of passengers, your luggage (including skis and boots) and the address in St. Moritz. We send you a quote and confirm your booking; no prepayment is required.
2. Flight tracking: We follow your flight in real time, so an early landing or a delay is already taken into account when you touch down.
3. Meet & Greet: Your chauffeur waits in the arrival hall at Zurich Airport with a name sign and walks you to the car. The first 60 minutes of waiting are complimentary, which leaves time for passport control and baggage reclaim. Here is how our Zurich Airport Meet & Greet works in detail.
4. The drive: The motorway follows Lake Zurich and the Walensee towards Sargans and Chur. From there the road climbs via Tiefencastel and Bivio to the Julier Pass and descends to Silvaplana and the lakes of the Upper Engadine.
5. Arrival: We drive to the door of your hotel or chalet and unload your luggage. You pay by bank transfer, in cash, by Visa/Mastercard or TWINT in the vehicle and receive a VAT-compliant invoice.

Train or private transfer: what suits your group?

The Swiss railways are reliable, and the last section through the mountains is spectacular. From Zurich Airport you normally change twice: at Zurich main station and then either at Landquart, where the Rhaetian Railway continues through the Vereina tunnel, or at Chur, where it takes the Albula line. Whether the train or a car is the better choice depends mainly on group size, luggage and arrival time.

For a broader look at both options, read our comparison of private transfer vs train in Switzerland.

Winter driving and the final stretch

Coming from Zurich, three road passes lead into the Engadine: the Julier, the Albula and the Flüela. Only the Julier Pass (2,284 m) is kept open all year, which makes it the standard winter route from Zurich. The Albula Pass road closes for the winter, usually from late autumn until late spring, and the Flüela also stays closed for much of the winter. The Albula railway line runs through a tunnel below the pass and operates all year.

• Snow on the Julier: After heavy snowfall, snow chains may be compulsory and the pass can be restricted for a while. Your chauffeur checks the official pass report on the day and plans the route accordingly.
• Fallback route: If the Julier is restricted, the alternative is the Vereina car train of the Rhaetian Railway from Klosters to Sagliains, which crosses the 19 km tunnel in about 18 minutes. Reservations are not possible, and waiting times can build up on busy weekends and holidays. From Sagliains the road continues via Zernez to St. Moritz.
• Peak traffic: At the start of the winter holidays, the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) flags the A3 between Walenstadt and Reichenburg and the A13 between Sarganserland and Rothenbrunnen as busy sections. On winter Saturdays, during holiday weeks or after fresh snow, allow around 3½ hours or more.
• Event weekends: The Snow Polo World Cup on the frozen lake takes place on 22–24 January 2027, and the White Turf racing days are on 7, 14 and 21 February 2027. Book early for these dates.

Arriving by private jet

Engadin Airport (Samedan) lies at 1,707 m above sea level, one of the highest airports in Europe, and is roughly a 10 to 15-minute drive from St. Moritz. It has no scheduled passenger flights; most traffic is business jets, helicopters and general aviation. Operating hours are limited and flights depend on the mountain weather, so if your crew has to divert, let us know and we will rearrange the pickup.

If your jet lands in Zurich instead, we can collect you ramp-side at the FBO once the pickup has been authorized. Read more about private jet pickups at Zurich and Geneva FBOs. For a quicker arrival, we also coordinate helicopter transfers from Zurich with partner operators.

Flying into Milan?

From Milan Linate or Malpensa the road follows Lake Como to Chiavenna, enters Switzerland at Castasegna and climbs the Maloja Pass, which is normally kept open all year. Expect roughly 175–195 km and about 3 hours or a little more, depending on the airport.

Hotels and chalets we drive to

We drive to any address in St. Moritz and the surrounding villages and stop at the main entrance, where we unload your luggage. Typical drop-off points include:

• Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Kulm Hotel and Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz Dorf
• Suvretta House, on its own grounds towards Champfèr, west of the village
• Private chalets and residences in Suvretta, Champfèr, Celerina, Pontresina, Silvaplana and Samedan

The hotels are named only as examples of destinations; we have no affiliation with them. For chalets, please send the exact address or a map pin when you book, so we can plan the exact drop-off point.

Why book with SWISSTRIP

• Around 15 years as a chauffeur company, based in Wetzikon near Zurich
• No prepayment; payment by bank transfer, cash, Visa/Mastercard or TWINT in the vehicle, with a VAT-compliant invoice
• Flight tracking, 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and Meet & Greet with a name sign
• Mercedes-Maybach S 560, S-Class W223, V 250 AMG, Sprinter VIP, minibuses and coaches with up to 70 seats
• Free child seats on request, pets welcome
• Multilingual, security-trained chauffeurs, available 24/7

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