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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
    €137–221

  2. Train, bus via Vallorcine

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain train R91 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Albertvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus bus
    10h 24m
    €89–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    9h 56m
    €91–186

Zermatt to Val Thorens by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest 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, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Moûtiers in around 9h 56m.

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