Alps by Train
The yellow station building of Davos Platz with a forested hillside behind it.

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Davos Platz

Train to the door

The train ends at Davos Platz, a five-minute walk from town; Parsenn is reached by cable car.

Photo: Bobo11, CC BY-SA 4.0

Davos Platz is the terminus of the Rhaetian Railway line from Landquart, with a further onward service to Filisur. The town centre is a five-minute walk from the station, and the Parsenn ski area is reached by cable car, though the exact walk to the cable car base is not yet confirmed. Zurich Airport is the nearest hub, usually reached via Landquart or Chur.

Where the train gets you from here

DestinationLast mileTimeWinter frequencyLast departure
Davos town on foot from the station 5 min check the operator's timetable operator timetable
Parsenn ski area by cable car from the station check the operator's timetable check the operator's timetable operator timetable

From the airports

  1. Zurich Airport to Davos Platz via Landquart or Chur

When the last mile is the problem

Three or more of you with ski bags, a late arrival, or a Saturday changeover: the onward bus is where the train journey stops being easy.

Private transfer

One fixed price for the whole car, from the airport to the door.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the town from the station?

About a five-minute walk from Davos Platz.

How do I reach the Parsenn ski area?

By cable car; the walk from the station to the base is not yet confirmed against the operator's page.

Does the train continue past Davos Platz?

Yes, onward south to Filisur on the Rhaetian Railway.

Sources

Read 17 Sep 2026 from RhB.