There are 2 ways to get from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt by bus, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Val d'Isère to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
9h 7mCHF 107–179Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain Ir90 / ...
8h 35mCHF 128–193
Val-d'Isère to Zermatt by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt is to shuttle and train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200.
The distance between Val-d'Isère and Zermatt is 469 km.
The best way to get from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt, including transfers.
There are 2585+ hotels available in Zermatt.
What companies run services between Val-d'Isère, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?
There is no direct connection from Val-d'Isère to Zermatt. However, you can take the bus to Chambéry, walk to Chambery Challes Les Eaux, take the train to Geneve, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Val d’Isere to Zermatt via Genève Airport, Genève-Aéroport, and Visp in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Genève to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val d'Isère to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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