There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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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 7m€188–267Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecybus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
10h 52m€40–66Drive 417.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Val Thorenscar 417.8 km
5h 10m€76–109Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 58m€132–193
Switzerland to Val Thorens by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens via Gare Routiere and Albertville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Val Thorens. 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 7m.
The distance between Switzerland and Val Thorens is 531 km. The road distance is 417.8 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €180 - €270.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Switzerland to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Val Thorens is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Val Thorens via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Modane in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Val Thorens via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, and Albertville in around 10h 52m.
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Albertville to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Switzerland to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Val Thorens is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Switzerland to Val Thorens.
There are 9057+ hotels available in Val Thorens.