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 45 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 15m.

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 65 - SFr 100.

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 - Place Péclet and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Chambéry - Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 SNCF Bus, depart from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains 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 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Switzerland bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Switzerland bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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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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 7m
CHF 133–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
11h 15m
CHF 48–71
Drive 415.5 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Zurichcar 415.5 km
5h 16m
CHF 69–99
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 143–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens - Place des Arolles to Gare Routierebus S63
2. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
9h 42m
CHF 125–355

Val Thorens to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens - Place Péclet to Zürich Stadelhofen via Gare Routiere, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, Geneva Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 11h 15m.

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