Getting around
High
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: myswissalps.com, tripbase.com
Overall7.7/10Easier to get around than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- The town center is compact and genuinely walkable for day-to-day needs, though St. Moritz is built on a slope requiring uphill walking in some directions.
- Free ski buses operate seasonally between main areas; check with your hotel about complimentary mountain-railway passes—many 3+ star hotels include them.
- Taxis are expensive (CHF 20–40 for short rides) and meter-based; Uber is not reliably available.
- Public transit operates early morning to midnight, making late-night options limited beyond taxis.
- Biking is a viable option with well-marked trails throughout the valley.
- Parking is scarce and costly; renting a car is rarely necessary unless planning multiple day trips beyond the Engadin valley.
Taxis
- Reliability
- Generally safe and regulated; taxis in St. Moritz are clearly marked
- Availability
- Licensed taxis at train station, major hotels, or by phone call
- Short Ride Cost
- CHF 20
- Short Ride Cost Max
- CHF 40
- Notes
- Expensive; meter-based on distance and time; major credit cards accepted
Biking
- Accessibility
- Well-marked cycling paths and walking trails throughout valley; biking described as very good around St. Moritz
Car Rental
- Parking
- Very limited parking in St. Moritz; costly and not readily available
- Availability
- Major international companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt) at Zurich Airport and Chur; no direct St. Moritz offices typically
- Considerations
- Parking not practical; road conditions generally excellent but narrow and winding in mountains; winter tires required Nov-Apr; snow chains may be needed on alpine passes
Walkability
- Terrain
- Hilly terrain; some sources describe it as 'not terrible' but acknowledge the slope.
- Getting Around Tier
- high
- Pedestrian Friendliness
- St. Moritz Dorf is compact and walkable for restaurants and main attractions, though the town is built on a hill creating some elevation challenges. Pedestrianized zones exist around Via Serlas and main retail areas.
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Compact town center is walkable, free ski buses connect main areas, frequent local buses and trains serve the valley, plus hotels often include complimentary mountain-railway passes.
Public Transit
- Operating Hours
- Approximately 6 AM to midnight
- Complimentary Hotels
- Many 3-star+ hotels (2+ nights) offer complimentary 'Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Railways and Public Transport Included' pass
Buses
- System
- Engadin Bus network plus local St. Moritz buses
- Ski Bus
- Free SkiBus connects Dorf, Bad, and Celerina with lift stations
- Coverage
- Frequent service throughout town and all major villages in the Engadin valley (Pontresina, Celerina, Silvaplana, Sils)
Fares
- Local Bus
- CHF 3.00
- Regional Train
- CHF 8.00
- Regional Train Max
- CHF 15
Passes
- Guest Pass 3 Days
- Unlimited travel on Engadin Bus, local buses, PostAuto, and Rhaetian Railway trains in Upper Engadin for 3 days
- Guest Pass 7 Days
- Unlimited travel on Engadin Bus, local buses, PostAuto, and Rhaetian Railway trains in Upper Engadin for 7 days
- Guest Pass 14 Days
- Unlimited travel on Engadin Bus, local buses, PostAuto, and Rhaetian Railway trains in Upper Engadin for 14 days
Trains
- Routes
- Connects St. Moritz with nearby villages (Celerina, Samedan, Pontresina); also scenic Glacier Express and Bernina Express
- System
- Rhaetian Railway (RhB)
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