Ski season 2026–27 · Graubünden, Switzerland
Zurich Airport to Davos transfer
About 2h 31m by road for 166 km, or 2h 38m by train. Compare the ways to get there, then book your transfer, car or hotel.
- By road
- 2h 31m
- Road distance
- 166 km
- Fastest train
- 2h 38m
- Driver meets you with a name sign
- Flight monitored, up to 1 hour free waiting
- Fixed price when you book
- 24/7 support
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From
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
To
Davos
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Davos is in Graubünden, Switzerland, 122 km from Zurich in a straight line: about 2h 31m by road (166 km) without traffic, snow or chains, or 2h 38m by train from Zürich Flughafen to Davos Platz.
- Airport
- Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Resort
- Davos, Switzerland
- By road
- 2h 31m
- Road distance
- 166 km
- Fastest train
- 2h 38m
Compare
Your options from Zurich Airport to Davos
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
Private transfer: Alps2Alps
2h 05mFrom €76 per person
Advertised from-price per person for private transfers; the real price depends on group size and date. From about 2 h 5 min.Bus: Davos Express
direct. Direct bus between Zurich Airport and Davos Klosters every Saturday, December to April. Fare, times and 2026-27 dates are not given on the tourism page.Train: SBB
2h 38m
2 changes. Fastest of the first connections from Zürich Flughafen to Davos Platz leaving from 09:00 on Tue 15 Dec 2026 (dep 09:49, arr 12:27).SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch, checked 17 Sept 2026
Car hire
2h 31m
166 km by road, without traffic, snow or chains.
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Book your Zurich to Davos transfer
Private transfer from €76 per person (Alps2Alps — Zurich to Davos transfer, checked 22 Oct 2026).
From landing to the slopes
How your transfer to Davos works
1
2
3Ride up to Davos
Straight to your accommodation, at the price fixed when you booked.
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What to know
- The 2h 31m drive time is without traffic, snow or chains. Allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow.
- Davos is 122 km from Zurich in a straight line and 166 km by road.
- Private transfer (Alps2Alps): Advertised from-price per person for private transfers; the real price depends on group size and date. From about 2 h 5 min. Alps2Alps — Zurich to Davos transfer, 22 Oct 2026
- Bus (Davos Express): Direct bus between Zurich Airport and Davos Klosters every Saturday, December to April. Fare, times and 2026-27 dates are not given on the tourism page. Davos Klosters tourism, 22 Oct 2026
- Train (SBB): Fastest of the first connections from Zürich Flughafen to Davos Platz leaving from 09:00 on Tue 15 Dec 2026 (dep 09:49, arr 12:27). SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch, 17 Sept 2026
By rail
By train from Zurich Airport to Davos
Zürich Flughafen is served directly by Swiss trains. These are the first connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026 in the SBB timetable, arriving at Davos Platz.
| Departs Zürich Flughafen | Arrives Davos Platz | Journey time | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:19 | 12:03 | 2h 44m | 2 changes |
| 09:49 | 12:27 | 2h 38m | 2 changes |
| 10:15 | 13:03 | 2h 48m | 2 changes |
| 10:49 | 13:27 | 2h 38m | 2 changes |
Source: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Timetables change; check SBB before you travel.
More transfer and car hire options
The road route is 166 km and takes about 2h 31m without traffic, snow or chains, so allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow. Source: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains.
Booked transfers from Zurich
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Flying in
Airlines flying to Zurich (ZRH)
51 airlines fly here on our route maps. Open a route map to see where each one flies from.
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Air Baltic
- Air Cairo
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Air India
- Air Montenegro
- Air Serbia
- American Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- Bulgaria Air
- Cathay Pacific
- China Eastern Airlines
- Condor
- Corendon Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- easyJet
- EgyptAir
- El Al
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Eurowings
- Finnair
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- ITA Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Kuwait Airways
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Nouvelair
- Oman Air
- Pegasus Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Saudia
- Sichuan Airlines
- Sky Express
- South African Airways
- SWISS
- TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- Vueling
Other airports for Davos
- Friedrichshafen (FDH) · 100 km · 2h 03m by car
- Milan (BGY) · 126 km · 3h 48m by car
Complete your ski trip
OpenStreetMap shows 110 named runs and 67 named lifts within 14 km of Davos, and snow on the ground in the area peaks in February in NASA's averages. Read the Davos ski guide.
Where to stay in Davos
Hotels in Davos
Ski lessons, guides and rental in Davos
Before you go
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Transfers to Davos
Book a door-to-door transfer from the airport to Davos before you travel.
Ship your skis ahead
Send skis and boots to Davos door to door instead of carrying them through the airport.
Davos by train
Travel to the mountains by rail, with the journey planned and booked as one holiday.
Zurich Airport to Davos: questions
How do I get a transfer from Zurich Airport to Davos?
Book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups: the driver meets you in Zurich arrivals with a name sign, monitors your flight and drives you to Davos, about 2h 31m by road. The price is fixed when you book. You can also take the train (2h 38m). Or hire a car at the airport.
What is the cheapest way from Zurich Airport to Davos?
Of the options with a published fare, the lowest is private transfer with Alps2Alps at from €76 per person (Alps2Alps — Zurich to Davos transfer, checked 22 Oct 2026). It takes about 2h 05m. Fares change, so check before you book.
Is there a bus from Zurich Airport to Davos?
Yes. Davos Express runs Zurich airport to Davos. Check the timetable for your date (Davos Klosters tourism, 22 Oct 2026).
How long is the transfer from Zurich Airport to Davos?
About 2h 31m by road for 166 km, without traffic, snow or chains. A private transfer takes about the driving time; a shared transfer that stops at other hotels takes longer. Allow extra time in winter.
Can you take the train from Zurich Airport to Davos?
Yes. In the SBB timetable for Tuesday 15 December 2026, the fastest connection leaving Zürich Flughafen from 09:00 takes 2h 38m to Davos Platz (2 changes). Check SBB for your date.
Which airport is closest to Davos?
By road, Friedrichshafen (FDH) is the quickest at about 2h 03m, then Zurich (2h 31m) and Milan (3h 48m). The best choice also depends on which airlines fly there from your home airport.
How far is Davos from Zurich Airport?
122 km in a straight line and 166 km by road.
Which airlines fly to Zurich?
51 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly to Zurich (ZRH), including Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air Cairo, Air Canada.
Ready to book Zurich to Davos?
Private transfer from €76 per person (Alps2Alps — Zurich to Davos transfer, checked 22 Oct 2026).
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