There are 5 ways to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 34mCHF 154–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
- Take the bus from Annecy to Zurich Bus Stationbus
10h 26mCHF 39–59Drive 415.5 km
- Drive from Val Thorens to Zurichcar 415.5 km
5h 16mCHF 79–114Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
7h 32mCHF 133–199Bus, train
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
9h 45mCHF 105–169
Val Thorens to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Gare Routiere and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Switzerland is 526 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Zürich Stadelhofen via Modane, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Zürich Stadelhofen via Albertville, Gare Routiere, Annecy, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 10h 26m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Val Thorens to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albertville station.
Val Thorens to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Switzerland is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Val Thorens to Switzerland.
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