Travelling to Davos with ski equipment requires more planning than an ordinary journey with a suitcase. Ski bags, snowboard cases, boot bags, winter clothing and family luggage can affect airport procedures, railway connections and the final journey to your hotel or chalet.
The most practical option depends on where you arrive in Switzerland, how much equipment you are carrying, the number of travellers and how many times you are comfortable moving everything between vehicles or railway platforms.
This guide compares the main ways to reach Davos with skis and luggage without treating one option as automatically faster, cheaper or better for everyone.
Official transport information referenced in this guide was checked on 11 July 2026. Timetables, luggage conditions and station services can change, so always confirm current details before travelling.
What Makes Travelling to Davos with Ski Equipment Different?
Ski and snowboard equipment is longer and less convenient to manoeuvre than ordinary luggage. The main challenge is often not whether the equipment can be transported, but whether the complete luggage set can be handled comfortably throughout the journey.
A winter traveller may be carrying:
- One or more ski or snowboard bags
- Separate boot bags
- Standard suitcases
- Hand luggage
- Helmets and winter clothing
- A pushchair or children’s equipment
- Business or conference luggage in addition to ski equipment
Before selecting a transport method, count ordinary luggage and sports-equipment bags separately. A family carrying two suitcases and one ski bag has different requirements from a group travelling with several individual ski bags, snowboard cases and boot bags.
Planning Your Airport Arrival for Davos
Zurich Airport is a practical gateway for many travellers because it connects directly with the Swiss railway network. Official Davos Klosters guidance directs rail passengers towards Landquart using SBB services, followed by the Rhaetian Railway to Davos.
Other airports may still be suitable when their flight schedules, departure cities or ticket options are more convenient. Airport selection should therefore be based on the entire onward journey rather than flight distance alone.
Consider the following before choosing an airport:
- Scheduled flight arrival time
- The airline’s ski and snowboard baggage rules
- The number of travellers
- The quantity of ordinary and oversized luggage
- The number of onward railway connections
- The final hotel, chalet or venue address
- Whether the equipment can be managed during every change
Zurich Airport states that permitted baggage quantity, dimensions and weight depend on the airline and booking class. Check the baggage conditions shown in your reservation and confirm any ski-equipment requirements with the operating airline.
Travellers should also check the airline’s and arrival airport’s current instructions for collecting oversized baggage. Collection procedures can vary and should not be assumed from a previous trip.
See the current Zurich Airport baggage guidance before departure.
Taking Ski Equipment to Davos by Train
The standard rail route described by Davos Klosters uses SBB services to Landquart and then the Rhaetian Railway to Davos. The exact itinerary, connection count and platform information depend on the selected departure and current timetable.
Train travel may be practical when each traveller can manage their allocated equipment, the luggage volume is limited and the available connection times are comfortable.
During a railway change, travellers may need to:
- Remove every bag from the first train
- Find the next platform
- Use lifts, stairs or ramps
- Keep children and group members together
- Load all equipment onto the connecting train
- Store luggage without obstructing aisles or passenger areas
RhB advises passengers to use the designated luggage areas or suitable storage spaces on board. Available storage varies by train type and occupancy, so travellers with several large items should check the exact service rather than assuming that every train has the same capacity.
Ordinary scheduled services used for a journey to Davos should not be confused with special panoramic train products, which may apply different luggage restrictions.
Check current connections using the official SBB timetable and review the current RhB luggage guidance before travelling.
Can You Send Luggage or Ski Equipment Ahead?
Luggage forwarding can reduce the amount of equipment that must be carried through airports and railway stations. SBB and RhB offer separate luggage services, but their availability, deadlines and delivery conditions should not be treated as identical.
SBB Luggage Special
As checked on 11 July 2026, the SBB Luggage Special service includes properly packed skis, ski boots, poles, snowboards and sledges within its eligible sports-equipment category.
Current SBB conditions state that:
- Each eligible item may weigh up to 23 kilograms
- Equipment must be properly packed
- Separate objects should not simply be tied together
- Labels must include the traveller’s name, address and telephone number
- Collection must currently be arranged by 12 noon on the day before collection
- Standard delivery currently takes place two days after collection
- Sundays and certain public holidays may extend the delivery period
- A valid ticket for the entire transport route or a qualifying annual travelcard is required
- Availability depends on the collection and delivery addresses
These conditions can change. Check the latest deadlines, weight limits, coverage and ticket requirements on the official SBB Luggage Special page.
RhB Luggage Services
RhB currently lists station-to-station, door-to-station, station-to-door and door-to-door luggage options. Eligible items can include suitcases, skis, snowboards, sledges and pushchairs, subject to the current service conditions.
Delivery arrangements can vary according to the selected service and station. Do not assume that an RhB service follows the same booking deadline or delivery period as SBB. Confirm the latest conditions on the official RhB luggage page.
Forwarding is most practical when the service is arranged early, the accommodation or station is covered and the equipment is not required immediately after arrival.
Keep essential documents and medication with you, subject to airline and security rules.
Davos Dorf or Davos Platz: Which Station Should You Choose?
Davos is served by both Davos Dorf and Davos Platz railway stations. The correct arrival point depends primarily on the exact address of your hotel, chalet or venue.
RhB currently lists Davos Dorf as an unstaffed station and Davos Platz as a staffed station with a broader range of station services. These details can change, so check the current station pages before relying on a particular facility.
Before choosing a station, confirm:
- The complete address of your accommodation
- Which station the hotel or host recommends
- Whether an onward taxi, bus or hotel pickup is required
- Whether the required local connection operates at your arrival time
- Whether the final leg is practical with the amount of equipment carried
Official Davos guidance currently lists taxi locations at both stations. Some eligible overnight guests may also receive local public-transport benefits through the Davos Klosters guest card, depending on the accommodation, card type and applicable fare zones.
Check the current Davos Klosters guest-card conditions rather than assuming that every visitor receives the same transport coverage.
When Does a Direct Road Journey Make More Sense?
A direct road journey may be worth considering when reducing the number of luggage-handling stages is more important than travelling by public transport.
This can be relevant for travellers who:
- Have several ski or snowboard bags
- Are travelling with young children
- Have a pushchair or additional family equipment
- Are travelling as a group
- Have a complicated rail itinerary
- Prefer to avoid moving bags between platforms
- Need to reach a specific hotel, chalet or event address
A direct road journey is not automatically faster or less expensive. Traffic, weather, road conditions and the departure point can all affect the journey.
Its principal practical advantage is reducing how often the luggage must be unloaded, carried and reloaded.
Travellers carrying several ski bags, travelling with children or arriving as a group can review the private chauffeur journey to Davos offered by Swiss Transfer Service.
Before contacting any chauffeur provider, prepare:
- Flight number or exact pickup details
- Total passenger count
- Number of standard suitcases
- Number and type of ski or snowboard bags
- Pushchair or child-seat requirements
- Exact hotel, chalet or venue address
- Details of any unusually large items
This information allows the provider to assess the requested arrangement. Do not assume that a particular vehicle can carry a particular luggage combination without confirmation.
Check current road conditions through the official Graubünden road-information service and current weather through MeteoSwiss.
Planning for Families and Groups
Families and groups should plan according to total equipment volume rather than passenger count alone.
Four passengers carrying one suitcase each require a different arrangement from four passengers travelling with four suitcases, several ski bags, boot bags and a pushchair.
Family Planning Questions
- Can each adult manage at least one large item during a connection?
- Will children require supervision while luggage is being moved?
- Is a pushchair being carried?
- Are child seats required for a road journey?
- Will the equipment be needed immediately after arrival?
- Is the final local connection practical at the planned arrival time?
Group Planning Questions
- Is everyone arriving on the same flight or train?
- Are skis packed individually or combined?
- Does each passenger have a separate boot bag?
- Can the group manage every railway connection together?
- Is the destination closer to Davos Dorf or Davos Platz?
- Would forwarding part of the luggage reduce handling?
For any transport provider, a detailed luggage inventory is more useful than a general statement such as “we have a lot of luggage”.
Davos Ski Travel Preparation Checklist
Flights and Arrival
- Confirm the operating airline’s ski-equipment policy
- Check whether sports equipment must be registered in advance
- Save the flight number and live arrival information
- Check current oversized-baggage collection instructions
- Allow for baggage-reclaim delays before planning the next stage
Train Travel
- Check the current SBB timetable
- Review every required connection
- Check the exact train for luggage restrictions
- Confirm Davos Dorf or Davos Platz as the destination
- Ensure each traveller can manage their allocated equipment
Luggage Forwarding
- Confirm whether the address or station is covered
- Check the current booking deadline
- Review weight and packaging requirements
- Label every item correctly
- Confirm the expected collection and delivery dates
- Keep essential items with you
Accommodation
- Record the complete street address
- Ask whether Davos Dorf or Davos Platz is more practical
- Confirm any hotel pickup arrangement
- Check whether guest-card transport benefits apply
Direct Road Travel
- Provide passenger and luggage counts separately
- Identify ski bags, snowboard bags and unusual equipment
- Request any required child seats in advance
- Share the flight number and exact destination
- Check current weather and road information
Train, Luggage Forwarding or Direct Road Travel: How to Choose
Train travel may be practical for individual travellers and smaller parties who can manage their own equipment and are comfortable with the required connections.
Luggage forwarding may suit travellers who can arrange the service in advance and do not require immediate access to their equipment.
A direct road journey may reduce physical handling for families, groups and travellers carrying several large items.
Base the decision on the complete journey:
- Arrival airport or pickup point
- Arrival time
- Passenger count
- Ordinary luggage inventory
- Ski and snowboard equipment inventory
- Number of connections
- Accommodation address
- Need for immediate access to the equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take skis on the scheduled trains used to reach Davos?
Ski and snowboard equipment can generally be carried on the ordinary scheduled services used for Davos when it can be stored safely without obstructing aisles or passenger areas. Storage and restrictions vary by train, so check the exact service before travelling.
Can ski equipment be sent to Davos before I arrive?
SBB and RhB currently offer luggage services that may include properly packed ski and snowboard equipment. Coverage, packaging rules, ticket requirements, deadlines and delivery conditions must be verified through the official service pages before travel.
Should I arrive at Davos Dorf or Davos Platz?
Choose according to the exact address of your hotel, chalet or venue. RhB currently lists Davos Dorf as unstaffed and Davos Platz as staffed, but the accommodation location and onward connection remain the most important factors.
Is Zurich Airport practical for travelling to Davos?
Zurich Airport is a practical gateway because it connects with the Swiss railway network. The most suitable airport still depends on flight availability, arrival time, baggage and the complete onward travel plan.
What information should I give a private chauffeur provider?
Provide the flight or pickup details, passenger count, exact destination, number of standard suitcases, number and type of ski or snowboard bags, child-seat requirements and details of any unusually large equipment.
Which option is easiest for a family carrying ski luggage?
It depends on the number of children, total equipment volume, required railway changes and whether luggage can be sent ahead. Compare rail travel, forwarding and a direct road journey using the family’s complete luggage inventory.
Discuss a Direct Journey to Davos
Swiss Transfer Service arranges private chauffeur road journeys to Davos for individuals, families and groups travelling with luggage or winter equipment.
To discuss the journey, provide your pickup or flight information, passenger count, luggage inventory and exact destination.