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Kirchner Museum Davos
Museum on Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Davos years, showing Expressionist paintings and drawings in a purpose-built modern gallery.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zernez to Davos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zernez to Davos:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zernez to Davos costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Davos take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (47m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Zernez to Davos run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 51m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 23:31 |
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Museum on Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Davos years, showing Expressionist paintings and drawings in a purpose-built modern gallery.
Local history museum in a patrician house with exhibits on Alpine life, winter sports and Davos’s transformation into a health resort.
Compact winter sports museum tracing skis, bobsleigh and ice hockey, ideal for understanding Davos’s long sporting tradition.
Large high-Alpine lake with an easy circular walk, sailing in summer and broad mountain views close to Davos Dorf.
Popular mountain viewpoint above Davos with sweeping valley panoramas, reached by funicular and ideal for walking and sunset views.
Well-kept promenade through the heart of town, useful for shops, architecture and an easy feel for Davos’s long linear layout.
Buckwheat dumplings from Graubünden, often layered with potatoes, cheese and onions. A hearty Alpine staple strongly linked to the canton.
Graubünden barley soup with barley, vegetables and usually bacon or beef. It is a classic mountain dish valued for warmth and sustenance.
Air-dried beef from Graubünden, cured in the dry Alpine climate. It is one of the region’s best-known specialities and often served very thinly sliced.
Traditional Bündner and Swiss restaurant with a cosy mountain feel, known for regional classics and hearty portions.
Elegant hotel restaurant serving refined Swiss and seasonal dishes in a polished yet welcoming setting.
Lively casual venue popular for burgers, grills and drinks, with a modern alpine atmosphere near the centre.
Davos is pricier than many Alpine towns, with high hotel rates in ski season and costly dining; local transport can be good value with guest cards.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for very good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zernez to Davos by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Davos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zernez to Davos trains use the Zernez to Davos Dorf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zernez and Davos train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zernez has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Zernez.
Ticket office support is available at Zernez.
Available at Zernez: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zernez: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zernez.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Baer & Post Zernez, Hotel Il Fuorn.
Davos Dorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Gentiana, Restaurant Parsenn
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Ticket office support is available at Davos Dorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Davos Dorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Davos Dorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Davos Dorf: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Davos Dorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Seehof Davos, Hotel Parsenn, Hotel Edelweiss.
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