What is the cheapest way to get from Valence to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Valence to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Valence to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Zürich HB via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Valence to Zurich?

The distance between Valence and Zurich is 540 km. The road distance is 489.8 km.

How do I travel from Valence to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Valence to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Valence to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Valence to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Zurich bus from?

Valence to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Valence to Zurich train from?

Valence to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Zurich?

The best way to get from Valence to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h.

Where does the Valence to Zurich bus arrive?

Valence to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Valence to Zurich train arrive?

Valence to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Valence to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Zurich is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Valence to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Valence to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Valence to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Valence to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Valence to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
6h 58m
CHF 134–222
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 27m
CHF 42–74
Drive 489.8 km
1. Drive from Valence to Zurichcar 489.8 km
5h 12m
CHF 82–119
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
5h 58m
CHF 112–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
9h
CHF 42–67
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
7h 12m
CHF 145–407
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 23m
CHF 167–409

Valence to Zurich by train

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Distance: 540.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Zürich HB via Genève in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Zurich Bus Station via Lyon in around 9h.

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