There are 7 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens by plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
4h 55m€149–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainsbus
12h 46m€51–86Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
9h 14m€174–401Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Bern to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
11h€85–212Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Val Thorens419.1 km
5h 8mDrive 419.1 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorenscar 419.1 km
5h 8m€73–105Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 28m€148–364
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 55m and costs €140 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Modane via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Val Thorens is 382 km. The road distance is 419.1 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €170 - €410.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Val Thorens via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Modane in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 46m.
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bern to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens is 419 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Val Thorens.
There are 8370+ hotels available in Val Thorens.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Val Thorens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.