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How to get fromSwitzerland to Val Thorensby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    9h 40m
    €202–488

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainsbus bus
    12h 39m
    €50–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bern to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    10h 57m
    €72–126

  4. Drive 417.8 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Val Thorenscar car 417.8 km
    5h 10m
    €74–106

  5. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    7h 58m
    €147–373

  6. Train via Gare Routiere

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    10h 36m
    €135–409

Switzerland to Val Thorens by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Val Thorens via Zürich HB, Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 39m.

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