How to Send Your Luggage Hotel-to-Hotel in Switzerland
Same-day, door-to-door delivery — travel Switzerland’s trains hands-free
Quick answer: The easiest way to move your luggage between hotels in Switzerland is a same-day, door-to-door delivery service — bags are collected from your hotel in the morning and delivered to your next hotel the same afternoon, so you travel the trains hands-free. It is the only option that skips both the station queues and the overnight wait.
Switzerland is built for train travel — but Swiss stations, connections and cobbled old towns are not built for hauling three suitcases up a platform ramp. If you are hopping between Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt, moving your bags separately changes the whole trip. Here are your five real options, compared.
The 5 ways to move luggage between Swiss hotels — at a glance
| Option | Speed | Door-to-door? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day door-to-door delivery | Same day (AM → PM) | Yes — hotel to hotel | Travelers who want it handled, mountain routes, groups |
| SBB station-to-station | 2 working days | No — station to station | Budget travelers with flexible dates |
| Hotel concierge forwarding | Varies (often next-day+) | Sometimes | Luxury hotels that offer it |
| International courier (DHL/UPS) | 1–3 days | Yes | Sending bags home or abroad |
| Left-luggage locker + carry | Immediate | No | Day trips, not hotel changes |
1. Same-day, door-to-door luggage delivery (the hands-free option)
A private service collects your bags from your hotel reception in the morning and delivers them to your next hotel the same day — including to hard-to-reach mountain destinations like Wengen, Grindelwald or Zermatt where cars cannot always go.
- Speed: Same day — bags waiting when you arrive.
- Effort: Zero. You never touch a station.
- Coverage: City-to-city and city-to-mountain, cross-border on request.
- Watch for: Book ahead in peak season; price depends on distance and number of bags.
Best for: first-time visitors, families, groups (10+ bags), and anyone doing a multi-stop route who would rather ride the scenic trains without the suitcases.
With SwissASAP, bags are collected from your hotel or Airbnb in the morning and delivered to your next hotel the same afternoon — one dedicated vehicle per booking, up to 6 bags, with status updates from pickup to delivery. Booked directly with SwissASAP, at least 24 hours ahead.
2. SBB station-to-station luggage service
The Swiss national railway will move your bags between staffed stations. It is reliable and cheap, but it is station-to-station, not hotel-to-hotel — you drop off and collect yourself, and it typically takes two working days.
3. Hotel concierge / forwarding
Some higher-end Swiss hotels will forward luggage to your next property. Quality varies enormously — many outsource it, timelines are rarely same-day, and it is usually only offered between partner hotels.
4. International courier (DHL, UPS, Swiss Post)
Great for sending a bag home or abroad, or shipping ahead across countries — but couriers are not designed for same-day, hotel-to-hotel moves within a trip, and packing and customs add friction.
5. Left-luggage lockers + carry it yourself
Stations and some attractions have lockers for a few hours. Useful for a day trip where you return the same evening — but it does not solve a hotel change.
Which option is right for you?
An honest rule of thumb: travelling light with one or two bags on a short hop (say, Interlaken to Grindelwald)? A per-bag courier or SBB is cheaper and perfectly fine. Travelling as a family or group, with ski gear, or on a longer same-day route like Zurich Airport to Zermatt? A dedicated-vehicle service is the option built for that job — hotel-to-hotel luggage delivery without your bags being mixed with anyone else’s.
- Want it handled, changing hotels? Same-day door-to-door delivery (Option 1).
- On a budget with flexible dates? SBB station-to-station (Option 2).
- Only out for the day? Lockers (Option 5).
- Sending a bag home? Courier (Option 4).
How same-day door-to-door delivery actually works
- Tell us the route. Pickup hotel, drop-off hotel, date, and how many bags.
- We confirm a fixed price before you book — based on distance and bag count.
- Morning pickup from your hotel reception.
- Same-day delivery to your next hotel, often by early afternoon.
- You travel light — one booking, one dedicated vehicle, no shared logistics.
SwissASAP coordinates same-day, door-to-door luggage delivery across Switzerland — including the mountain destinations most services will not touch. Get your exact price →
Frequently asked questions
Can I send luggage from one hotel to another in Switzerland?
Yes. A same-day door-to-door service collects from your hotel and delivers to your next hotel the same day. SBB also moves luggage, but station-to-station and over about two working days.
How much does it cost to send luggage between Swiss hotels?
It depends on distance and the number of bags. Same-day door-to-door delivery is priced per route; SBB station-to-station is a flat lower fee but slower.
How far in advance should I book?
For same-day delivery, book at least a day or two ahead — earlier in peak summer and ski season, and for mountain destinations.
Can luggage be delivered to mountain villages like Zermatt or Wengen?
Yes — a door-to-door service reaches car-free and mountain destinations that station-based options cannot serve directly.
Is it better than dragging bags on the train?
For anyone changing hotels on a multi-stop trip, yes — you keep the scenic train ride and skip the platform ramps, connections and crowds.
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