Getting from Zurich Airport to a destination in Switzerland or beyond is straightforward on paper. But there are destinations where a private transfer does not just feel more comfortable, it changes the entire experience of arriving. These are five of those places.
1. Davos — Because the Mountain Roads Deserve a Driver Who Knows Them
Davos sits at 1,560 metres above sea level in Graubünden — the highest city in Europe. Getting there from Zurich Airport involves either a long train journey with connections through Landquart or a direct drive of around two hours southeast through increasingly dramatic Alpine scenery.
In summer, the drive is spectacular. In January, when the World Economic Forum brings executives, heads of state, and private clients from every corner of the world, the roads into Davos are covered in snow and ice, and the traffic through the valley is significant.
A private chauffeur who knows the mountain approach, has driven it in winter conditions before, and arrives with the S-Class already warmed and ready is not a luxury at that point. It is the sensible choice. The journey is part of the preparation for whatever comes next in Davos, and arriving calm rather than stressed from a combination of train carriages and mountain taxis matters.
Private transfer from Zurich Airport to Davos takes around 1 hour 55 minutes. The chauffeur monitors the flight and adjusts the pickup automatically.
2. St. Moritz — Arriving in One of the World’s Most Exclusive Destinations Should Feel Like It
St. Moritz has a particular reputation. It is not just a ski resort — it is a signal. The hotels, the guests and the standard expected at every level of the experience. Arriving by a combination of train and mountain transport after a long international flight is a jarring contrast to what the destination itself offers.
The drive from Zurich Airport to St. Moritz covers around 200 kilometres through the Engadin valley and takes approximately three hours. The final stretch through the Upper Engadin is one of the more beautiful drives in Switzerland — a wide valley, a frozen lake in winter, the mountains on both sides.
In a Mercedes S-Class with the quiet cabin and the seat adjusted, that drive becomes part of the arrival rather than an obstacle to it. By the time the chauffeur pulls up at the hotel, the transition from airport to mountain destination has been smooth.
This is exactly the route where the difference between a private transfer and the alternative is felt most directly.
3. Lucerne — Close Enough to Underestimate, Worth Doing Right
Lucerne is only 67 kilometres from Zurich Airport and takes under an hour by private transfer. The train from ZRH to Lucerne takes around 50 minutes with a connection. On paper, the train is almost as fast.
But Lucerne is a destination where the arrival matters. The old town, the Chapel Bridge, the lake — it is one of the most photographed cities in Switzerland and draws visitors who have planned the trip carefully. Arriving at the SBB station with luggage and navigating to a hotel on foot or by taxi is a different experience from being dropped at the hotel entrance directly from ZRH arrivals.
For families with children, couples marking a significant occasion, or corporate guests being hosted for a day in one of Switzerland’s most impressive settings, the private transfer from ZRH to Lucerne makes the arrival part of the experience rather than something to get through first.
4. Interlaken — The Gateway to the Jungfrau Deserves a Comfortable Start
Interlaken is the departure point for some of the most extraordinary mountain experiences in Europe. The Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres. Grindelwald. Lauterbrunnen. The sheer scale of what visitors have come to see and do here makes the journey from ZRH to Interlaken — around 134 kilometres, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes — worth handling properly.
Groups heading to Interlaken tend to be families with significant luggage, couples with hiking or ski equipment, or adventure travellers who have planned the trip in detail. The Mercedes V-Class accommodates up to six passengers with full luggage. Everything goes in the boot. Nobody manages bags on a train platform.
There is also a practical advantage on the return. After a full day at altitude — Jungfraujoch, a hike, or a ski day in Grindelwald — the last thing anyone needs is a train connection through Bern to Zurich and then ZRH. The private transfer picks up from Interlaken at the confirmed time and drives directly back to the airport.
5. Zermatt — The Only Way In Is the Right Way In
Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles cannot enter the village. The standard approach from Zurich Airport involves driving to Täsch — the last point accessible by private car — parking, and taking the Zermatt Shuttle train the final few kilometres into the village.
A private chauffeur from ZRH handles all of this. The chauffeur drives directly to Täsch, assists with luggage to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn shuttle, and the transition into Zermatt is as smooth as the approach allows. For first-time visitors, having a chauffeur who has done this transfer before and knows the logistics at Täsch removes the uncertainty completely.
The journey from Zurich Airport to Täsch covers around 230 kilometres and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on traffic through the Rhône valley. The view of the Matterhorn appearing above the village as the shuttle pulls in makes every minute of the journey worthwhile — and arriving without travel fatigue means the first evening in Zermatt actually feels like the beginning of the trip.
What These Routes Have in Common
Each of these five destinations attracts visitors who have planned carefully, travelled specifically, and expect a certain standard from the experience. A private transfer from Zurich Airport is not just about comfort — it is about continuity. The standard of the journey matches the standard of the destination.Every transfer with Zurich Airport Transfer includes a fixed fare confirmed at booking, a meet and greet at ZRH arrivals with a name board, flight monitoring with automatic pickup adjustment, free waiting time at the airport, and a Mercedes-Benz fleet that is inspected and prepared before every journey.