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How to get fromZermatt to Val Thorensby train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Val Thorens by train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ir95 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    €137–315

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y51
    4. Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus bus
    9h 54m
    €81–281

  3. Train, bus via Vallorcine

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain train R91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain train Ter
    5. Take the bus from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Albertvillebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus bus
    10h 29m
    €87–181

Zermatt to Val Thorens by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Val Thorens, France?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Val Thorens. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Genève-Aéroport, walk to Genève Airport, then take the shuttle to Val Thorens Arolles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Val Thorens via Visp, Genève, Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, and Albertville in around 9h 54m.

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