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There are 3 ways to get from French Alps to Switzerland by unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Travel, train via Bern

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    1. Walk from French Alps to Chamonix-Mont-Blancunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain train R91
    4. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain train Ic8 / ...
    5. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    5h 40m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from French Alps to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)unknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus 144
    5h 55m

  3. Travel, train

    1. Walk from French Alps to Taconnazunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Taconnaz to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain train R91
    4. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain train Ic8 / ...
    6h 30m

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  • Distance: 327.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between French Alps, France and Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from French Alps to Switzerland. However, you can travel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, take the train to Vallorcine, take the train to Martigny, take the train to Visp, take the train to Bern, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Zürich Stadelhofen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from French Alps to Zürich Stadelhofen via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud), Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 5h 55m.

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