What is the cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Val Thorens and Switzerland?

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, Annecy - Bus Station and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Val Thorens and Switzerland?

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.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

The distance between Val Thorens and Switzerland is 526 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.

How do I travel from Val Thorens to Switzerland without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Switzerland bus from?

Val Thorens to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Switzerland train from?

Val Thorens to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

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 30 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Switzerland bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albertville station.

Where does the Val Thorens to Switzerland train arrive?

Val Thorens to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Val Thorens to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Switzerland is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Val Thorens to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Val Thorens to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Val Thorens to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 34m
CHF 154–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
10h 16m
CHF 32–60
Drive 415.5 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Zurichcar 415.5 km
5h 16m
CHF 80–116
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
7h 32m
CHF 133–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
3. Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
9h 24m
CHF 110–179

Val Thorens to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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, Gare Routiere, Annecy - Bus Station, Geneva, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 10h 16m.

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