INN → SMZ
St. Moritz from Innsbruck Airport
Into the Engadine, the valley of the Inn, at 1,822 m. A rather special winter resort.
The route
From the airport we first head west on the Inntal motorway to the Reschenpass/Meran/St. Moritz exit. The route continues through the almost 7 km Landeck tunnel, past Prutz, Ried im Oberinntal and Pfunds, and shortly afterwards into Switzerland. There, two turn-offs come in quick succession: one to the duty-free area of Samnaun, which has its own ski area, and the other over the Martina border crossing and through the Engadine, past Celerina/Schlarigna, to St. Moritz.
What makes this route special is that it follows the same river almost the whole way: the Inn, which rises not far from St. Moritz.
There are no mountain passes on the way. The road is well built on both the Austrian and Swiss side and always easy to drive in winter with winter equipment.
At around three hours the drive is fairly long and crosses two countries. Switzerland is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. So there are border posts at the crossings, but strict passport checks are often suspended. Please always keep your travel documents with you during the drive all the same.
St. Moritz has two parts: St. Moritz Dorf on the hillside and St. Moritz Bad down by the lake. We drive to your accommodation in either. The neighbouring municipality of Celerina/Schlarigna, 3.5 km away, is also covered by this route at the same fixed price as St. Moritz.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer runs straight from the arrivals hall to your accommodation, whatever time you land, with no changes and no hauling gear and luggage between trains and buses.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person: two people pay the same as seven, gear and luggage included. The longer the route, the further it comes in below the cost of individual public transport tickets.
By public transport the trip is long and time-consuming despite Switzerland’s excellent rail network, with several changes between train and bus, in two countries. After a tiring flight, with gear, luggage and children, and perhaps bad weather too, it becomes a real challenge. If you land late in Innsbruck, you may not reach St. Moritz the same day.
Swiss ticket prices are high, too. One fixed price per vehicle, not per person, with gear, luggage and child seats included, speaks for itself.
When you travel
The ski season in St. Moritz usually starts in late November and runs until late April. Its ski area is linked with Celerina/Schlarigna’s as Corviglia/Piz Nair, and despite an unusually high number of sunny days it is very snow-sure.
St. Moritz is no ordinary place. Many exclusive events take place on the frozen lake: the Snow Polo World Cup, The I.C.E. St. Moritz (International Concours of Elegance) with classic cars and driving displays, and the White Turf horse races over several weekends. On top of that come Ski World Cup races and bobsleigh and skeleton World Cup events.
These events draw big crowds, so expect more traffic on those days. We keep up to date and plan the journey time accordingly, and we are happy to let you know in advance.
The fixed price is the same at any time of day.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Before you travel we send you the vehicle’s make, model and registration, along with your driver’s name and phone number.
Give us your flight number when you book and we will track your flight in real time. Delays, diversions and early landings are handled automatically. We wait 60 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
On a route this long, the flight number matters most. The longer the drive, the more difference it makes whether we can time the departure to your actual landing.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: St. Moritz to Innsbruck Airport
The return journey also has a fixed price, just like the outbound. We collect you from your departure address. You are welcome to book the return when you book your outbound transfer, or at a later date.
We time the pickup so that you reach the terminal around two hours before your flight. Please take an early pickup time seriously and do not push it back: your driver knows the route, the traffic and the road conditions, and our aim is to get you to your flight without stress.
We plan generously on departure day. Three hours on the road, a border crossing and Innsbruck Airport’s winter departure peaks all add up. Expect an earlier pickup than on shorter transfers. We agree it with you when you book.
Easily confused
In Romansh, the local language of the Engadine, St. Moritz is called San Murezzan. It is the same place.
Around St. Moritz several villages lie close together and are often taken to be St. Moritz itself. Celerina/Schlarigna is a separate municipality, but only 3.5 km away, and is included in our St. Moritz fixed price. Pontresina, Silvaplana, Sils and Samedan are separate destinations with their own fixed price.
The small airfield at Samedan, also called Engadin Airport, is not far from St. Moritz and is used mainly by private planes. Our transfers on this route are from Innsbruck Airport.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck Airport to St. Moritz take?
Around three hours for roughly 195 kilometres, up the Inn valley and through the Engadine. In winter we plan extra time. The fixed price does not change.
Does the route cross a mountain pass?
No. It follows the Inn through the Engadine, which makes it reliable in winter too.
Does the price also apply to Celerina/Schlarigna?
Yes. St. Moritz and Celerina/Schlarigna are one route with the same fixed price.
Do you also drive to Pontresina or Silvaplana?
Yes, we drive to these places too. They are separate routes with their own fixed price.
What do I need to know about the Swiss border?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not the EU, and customs checks do happen. Please carry your travel documents and observe Swiss customs rules for goods you bring with you.
Are road charges included?
Yes. All road charges in Austria and Switzerland are included in the fixed price and never added on afterwards.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. If the airline cancels your flight, you can cancel free of charge at any time, provided you send us the airline’s cancellation confirmation before you travel.
How do I pay?
Your choice: online when you book, or on arrival, paying your driver in cash or by card (except American Express). The price is the fixed price confirmed when you booked. If you change the destination during the drive to an address outside the booked village, we adjust the price.
Are child seats available?
Yes, from infant carriers to booster seats, on request and at no extra charge. All seats meet the current UN R129 (i-Size) standard. Tell us the number and ages of the children on the day of travel when you book, so the right seats are fitted.
