There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Châtel by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Aigletrain R1 / ...
3h 43m€94–271Drive 249.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Châtelcar 249.3 km
2h 45m€44–63Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
4h 41m€143–429
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Châtel is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Châtel is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Aigle via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Zurich and Châtel is 285 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Zurich to Châtel, including transfers.
Zurich to Châtel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Châtel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Châtel is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Zurich to Châtel.
There are 5720+ hotels available in Châtel.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Châtel via Lausanne and Aigle in around 3h 43m.
Train from Zürich HB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Aigle
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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