There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Maloja by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Chur to St. Moritztrain Ir38 / ...
4h 44mCHF 66–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Maloja, Postabus 631
6h 20mCHF 16–24Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Malojacar 203.2 km
2h 34mCHF 33–48
Zurich to Maloja by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Maloja is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Maloja is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Maloja. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Maloja, Posta via Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Maloja. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at St. Moritz via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Zurich and Maloja is 216 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Maloja without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Zurich to Maloja, including transfers.
Zurich to Maloja bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich to Maloja train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Maloja is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Maloja, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Maloja, Posta via Chur, St. Moritz, and St. Moritz, Bahnhof in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Hbf to Maloja, Posta via Lugano Stazione and Lugano, Stazione Nord in around 6h 20m.
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Chur to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Maloja, Posta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Maloja bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich to Maloja train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Maloja is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Zurich to Maloja.
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