There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train (TGV), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
9h 31m€117–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
11h 49m€44–71Drive 430.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Val-Ceniscar 430.3 km
5h 59m€78–112Train via Zug
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Modanetrain Tgv
10h 49m€126–208Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus FlixBus N474
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
12h 15m€46–87
Switzerland to Val-Cenis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Modane via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Switzerland and Val-Cenis is 515 km. The road distance is 430.3 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Switzerland to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Switzerland to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Val-Cenis is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 49m.
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Switzerland to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Val-Cenis is 430 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Switzerland to Val-Cenis.
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