There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain Ter
8h 38m€136–396Bus via Geneva
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
9h 41m€40–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13m€122–346Drive 438 km
- Drive from Zurich to Villard-de-Lanscar 438 km
5h 9m€77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
11h 7m€53–92
Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans is to bus via Geneva which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Villard-de-Lans. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Gare Routiere via Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Grenoble via Zürich HB, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Switzerland and Villard-de-Lans is 479 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans, including transfers.
Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Villard-de-Lans, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gare Routiere via Zürich HB, Genève, Bellegarde, Grenoble, and Gare Routiere in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gare Routiere via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–300
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Switzerland to Villard-de-Lans.
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