Private transfer from Linate Airport (LIN) to St. Moritz

How much does a taxi from Linate Airport to St. Moritz cost?

The minimum cost of a taxi trip from Linate Airport to St. Moritz is 510 – 580 €, depending on the type of car, amount of luggage, time of day, day of the week and waiting time in a traffic jam. The driver will tell you the final amount only at the end of the trip. Therefore, it is better to find out in advance what exactly affects the price of the trip.

Taxi or individual transfer from Linate Airport to St. Moritz: which is better?

Many tourists believe that a taxi from Linate Airport to St. Moritz is clearly inferior to a private transfer. Taxi is more expensive, the number of types and classes of cars is significantly smaller, and the level of comfort is quite low. The only advantage of a taxi is the possibility to arrive at the airport and immediately get into a taxi, without prior booking (however, during the high season there are not enough cars).

Disadvantages of official taxi from Linate Airport to St. Moritz:

1. Taxi from Linate Airport to St. Moritz is considered one of the most expensive types of transport. The cost of the trip usually starts from 510 € for a passenger car and from 580 € for a minivan (for 6 - 8 people). During the high tourist season, the final cost may be even higher. For example, an individual transfer costs from 410 EUR for a Comfort-class sedan and from 430 EUR for a van with a capacity of 8 passengers.
2. One of the obvious disadvantages of a taxi is that you will be able to find out the final price only at the end of the trip, when you are taken to the hotel. Since the cost depends on the distance, time of day, traffic jams, ski equipment, number of suitcases and other factors, you can only approximately estimate its amount.
3. Unlike an individual transfer, you cannot choose the class or model of the taxi car. Usually, the passenger gets into the first available car that comes to them at the taxi stand.
4. The condition and cleanliness of the cars may not be the most pleasant. Especially during the high season, taxi drivers do not have time to wash the car often.
5. For foreign tourists, the language barrier can also become an inconvenience. Far from all taxi drivers speak English (mostly in their own language).
6. Taxi drivers usually wait for passengers inside the car, at the official stand near the terminal, and do not meet them with a sign in the arrivals area. Therefore, you have to look for the car and carry the suitcases yourself.
7. Families with small children should take into account that child seats are far from being available in all taxis. It is even more difficult to choose a seat for a specific age and height of the child.
8. If you arrive as a large group (for example 6-10 people) or you have a lot of suitcases, finding a suitable large car can take a lot of time. Basically, taxis are small passenger cars, while vans and minivans are used much less often and are quickly taken during the high season.

Advantages of official taxi:

One of the undeniable advantages of a taxi is the possibility to take it immediately upon arrival, without prior booking. It is enough to leave the airport terminal and get into a car at the taxi stand near the exit.

However, such a possibility does not always exist. During the high season, long queues of tourists and a small number of cars can often be found at the taxi stand. Waiting for a taxi can take 30–40 minutes, or even longer.

Taxi or individual transfer (main differences):

Let us summarize and compare the main advantages and disadvantages of a taxi and an individual transfer from Linate Airport to St. Moritz. It is clear at a glance that the transfer is a more comfortable and affordable service, unlike a taxi.

1) How to meet the driver at the airport or hotel

Meeting the driver at the airport:

The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals area of Linate Airport with a sign showing your first or last name (or the option you provided when booking the transfer). There are often many tourists at the airport (especially during the high season), and some of them are also met by drivers with signs — so sometimes it can be difficult to find the right one. To make meeting the driver easier, our operator will send you their name and contact details in advance.

The driver will help you with your luggage and accompany you to the car in the parking area. When booking the transfer, we ask you to provide the flight number — this is necessary so that the driver can monitor possible delays and adjust to the actual arrival time. As a rule, if the flight is delayed by no more than 1 hour, the same driver who was assigned will meet you. If you arrive 2-3 hours later than the scheduled time, we will find another car for you, as your driver may already be starting another transfer by this time. In any case, our operators and the driver are always in touch and adjust the transfer depending on changes to the flight.

The transfer price already includes 1 hour of waiting at the airport after the estimated flight landing time. If after arrival you are delayed for more than 1 hour, further waiting time is paid additionally — approximately 60-90 euros per hour, depending on the class of the car (the operator will provide the exact cost when booking the transfer). If you need to stop at a shop, restaurant or meeting on the way, this waiting time is also paid separately.

Meeting the driver at the hotel or apartment:

If you are traveling back from the hotel to the airport or to another city, the driver will meet you at the reception with a sign and help with your suitcases. Some hotels and apartments do not have parking (especially in the city center) — in this case, the driver waits for passengers in the car and drives up to the door immediately before boarding, stopping for only a couple of minutes. The transfer price includes 15-20 minutes of waiting at the hotel from the agreed departure time. After that, an additional payment of 60-90 euros per hour will also be required.

2) What you need to know about luggage when booking a transfer

Please pay close attention to the luggage information when booking a transfer from Linate Airport to St. Moritz. Describe to our operator in as much detail as possible how many suitcases you have, what size they are and whether they are soft or hard. Whether you will have skis and snowboards with you, and the length of their bags. Also describe all hand luggage in detail — one small bag will take up almost no space, but 5-10 such bags can already noticeably affect the situation. If you are traveling with a pet, be sure to inform us so that we can take into account the size of its carrier and choose a driver who is not allergic to this type of animal.

It is important for us to know the exact parameters of your luggage in advance so that we can choose a car in which there is enough space for you and all your belongings. Otherwise, some of the suitcases may simply not fit, and you will have to carry them in your hands, or you will need to order a second car with an additional payment — and two small cars together always cost more than one large van.

Standard suitcase sizes:

Suitcase sizes can be differentiated by height, width and depth (these are the parameters that should be provided to our operator). Usually, suitcases are divided into several categories depending on size: S, M, L and XL. Different manufacturers may have slightly different sizes, but these are the most common sizes:

• Size S (small suitcase): height 48-53 cm, width 32-35 cm, depth 20-23 cm.
• Size M (medium suitcase): height 58-63 cm, width 39-42 cm, depth 23-26 cm.
• Size L (large suitcase): height 65-70 cm, width 47-50 cm, depth 26-29 cm.
• Size XL (very large suitcase): height 74-80 cm, width 51-54 cm, depth 30-32 cm.

Hand luggage and other things:

In addition to suitcases, passengers often take with them: bags, backpacks, packages, sports equipment (skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, poles), children's toys, musical instruments, carriers with dogs or cats, wheelchairs and much more. All of this must also be indicated when booking the transfer, because sometimes such things take up even more space than the suitcases themselves. Unfortunately, tourists have arrived more than once with luggage that was much larger than originally stated. Because of this, they had to take a second car, and when our cars were occupied, clients ordered a taxi to the location specifically to transport several suitcases — it turned out very expensive.

Travelers' advice about luggage:

It is not always easy to understand what size a suitcase is, or which category to put a large suitcase into — is it L or already XL. The same applies to bags and backpacks. It is especially difficult to figure out ski or snowboard bags, some of which are very long and have a rigid frame (they are especially difficult to fit in the car and take up a lot of space). In such cases, it is better to send our operator a photo of all the suitcases, bags and ski bags together - this way we can calculate their actual total volume and choose a car with a suitable trunk.

3) Traveling with children: child seats and what you need to know

If you are traveling with small children, be sure to inform our operator when booking the transfer. Each child must travel in their own separate seat — holding them in your arms is strictly prohibited under any circumstances. If the child's height is less than 1.5 m, according to European traffic rules, they must be provided with an appropriate child car seat.

If you order a car for four passengers, indicate that this transfer is specifically for 4 adults. If in fact there are 4 adults plus a small child traveling, then you will have to order a second car or change it to a van. Unfortunately, this sometimes happens.

What types of child seats are there:

Below is a table with types of child seats. It will be useful to you when preparing for the transfer.

4) How to choose the right car for the transfer?

Choosing the right car is perhaps one of the most important things when preparing for a trip. It depends on how comfortably you will get there, whether there will be enough seats for all passengers and whether all your luggage will fit. Usually, when choosing a car, attention is paid to two parameters: the capacity of the car and its class.

Car capacity:

Different types of cars are available for transfers from Linate Airport to St. Moritz: sedans, SUVs, vans and buses.

Small passenger cars are suitable for 1-4 passengers with a moderate amount of luggage (usually 1-2 large suitcases and 1-2 small ones, plus bags). These include Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia and similar models.

Large sedans and SUVs. Four passengers can comfortably fit in them. The interior is more spacious, and more things will fit in the trunk (two or three large suitcases plus hand luggage). These include Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Kodiaq and similar models.

Vans and minivans are designed for 5-8 passengers (although they are often booked by 1-2 people simply for the extra space). Such cars are often ordered precisely because of the large number of suitcases and bags. At the same time, their trunks are different: the most spacious is the Renault Trafic Extralong (up to 8 XL suitcases plus hand luggage), and the Volkswagen Caravelle Extralong has a similar capacity. Versions with a short or simply long body fit less luggage. Mercedes vans have more compact trunks, even in the Extralong version. The Mercedes V-Class can accommodate up to 7 passengers, and in some configurations — 4-6: the seats are more comfortable, but there are fewer of them. Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caravelle can accommodate up to 8 passengers plus the ninth seat — the driver's seat.

Buses are needed for large groups — 10, 14, 20, 40 and even 50 people. For example, Mercedes Sprinter or Scania. But a large bus cannot reach every hotel: sometimes only smaller cars can pass along the narrow old streets of the center of St. Moritz or along a winding mountain serpentine, so instead of one bus, 2-4 vans are used.

Car class:

The second parameter when choosing a car for a transfer is the class of the car. For many passengers, it becomes the main one.

Economy class is the most affordable transfer option. It includes small cars of inexpensive brands. They are suitable for those who do not care so much about making an impression — as they say, "as long as we get there". These are Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. However, sometimes when ordering Economy, a higher-class car arrives — if your transfer coincides in time with another booking.

Comfort class means a more spacious interior, better sound insulation and higher-quality materials and equipment. These include: Volkswagen Passat, Tesla Model S, Toyota Camry, as well as Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caravelle vans.

Business class is chosen by passengers who value status and comfort, as well as those who are simply used to good cars. For them — Mercedes E-Class and Mercedes Vito vans.

Premium class — the most comfortable and spacious cars. The best finishing materials, space, technical equipment and smooth ride. Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7, Audi A8 sedans, as well as Mercedes V-Class vans (in different interior configurations).

Tell our operator about your wishes, and we will select the optimal car for your transfer from Linate Airport to St. Moritz. It is better to book the car in advance — then there is a greater chance of getting the desired class and size at the best price.

5) What is the best way to get from Linate Airport to St. Moritz: train, bus, car rental, private transfer or helicopter?

Above on this page, we have already discussed the difference between a transfer and a taxi when traveling from Linate Airport to St. Moritz. But it is better to know how to get there by other types of transport: train, bus, car rental or helicopter. Let us briefly look at their features — in general, they are similar for most European cities.

Train or transfer:

The train is certainly a convenient way of getting around. Usually, it is 5-8 times cheaper than a transfer. Traffic jams are not a problem for it because it runs on its own tracks. But first you need to get to the train from the airport by tram or bus. And most importantly, the train will never take you directly to the door of the hotel, wherever it is located: you will still have to change to another form of transport at the station. In the mountains, it is quite rare for a train to come close to a ski resort; usually 40-60 km of mountain serpentine remains. In addition, the train has a strict schedule. For example, it is impossible to leave by train at night, even if you need to get to the airport early for your flight.

Bus or transfer:

The bus is a popular option for many tourists, including those traveling from Linate Airport to St. Moritz. First of all, this is due to the low price — it is approximately the same as the train. But price is perhaps the only advantage of a bus over a private transfer.

The bus will also not take you directly from the airport to the hotel — you will have to change to another bus, and at the end you will also have to walk with your suitcases. In traffic jams, the bus travels almost as long as a car booked for a transfer. And since the bus makes many stops along the way and enters different cities, the journey often takes twice as long as by transfer. And getting on a bus immediately after getting off the plane is unlikely to be possible. Buses run according to a schedule, which means you can wait at the stop for 10 minutes, or even 2 whole hours — depending on how lucky you are with the schedule.

Helicopter or transfer:

Flying by helicopter from Linate Airport to St. Moritz is elegant, fast and comfortable. But, firstly, the price is usually noticeably higher than a transfer. Secondly, it is most often not possible to fly directly to the hotel (not all hotels have their own helipad) — you will have to land at the nearest one, and then take a transfer to the hotel. Thirdly, the flight may be canceled due to bad weather, and in the mountains this happens very often.

Car rental or private transfer:

Renting a car and driving to St. Moritz yourself seems like a cheap and convenient option. But in reality, everything turns out to be more expensive than it seems at first glance. Renting a car makes almost no sense if you are going to spend your entire vacation in St. Moritz and do not plan trips to neighboring cities or ski resorts. In addition to the rental itself, you will have to pay for parking, insurance, fuel and toll roads. In the end, it will cost at least the price of two transfers (there and back). There will also be the hassle of parking and processing the car, plus you will have to drive on unfamiliar snowy roads and stand in traffic jams during the height of the tourist season, putting chains on the wheels yourself in the middle of the road. And after your vacation, you may receive serious fines for traffic violations. No one is protected from this when driving in unfamiliar cities.

Let's compare the ways to get to St. Moritz:

Look at the table below to understand which type of transport is right for you for the trip from Linate Airport to St. Moritz.