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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Flaine is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Flaine is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Flaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Flaine. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Mont-Blanc via Mont-Blanc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Flaine?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Flaine. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Magland via Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Zurich to Flaine?

The distance between Zurich and Flaine is 362 km. The road distance is 315.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Flaine without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €170 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Zurich to Flaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Flaine bus from?

Zurich to Flaine bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Flaine train from?

Zurich to Flaine train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Flaine?

The best way to get from Zurich to Flaine is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Zurich to Flaine bus arrive?

Zurich to Flaine bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Flaine train arrive?

Zurich to Flaine train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Flaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Flaine is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Zurich to Flaine.

Where can I stay near Flaine?

There are 7890+ hotels available in Flaine.

Zurich to Flaine - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Flaine by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Maglandtrain Ter
5h 48m
€178–417
Drive 315.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Flainecar 315.2 km
4h 21m
€56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Mont-Blanc to Mont-Blancbus 274
6h 39m
€110–142
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Sallanchesbus
3. Take the taxi from Sallanches to Flainetaxi
4h 48m
€199–414
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
7h 49m
€114–341
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
3. Take the taxi from Chamonix to Flainetaxi
7h 42m
€241–393

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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Distance: 362.3 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Flaine via Genève, Annemasse, and Magland in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Flaine via Geneva Bus Station, Mont-Blanc, and Mont-Blanc in around 6h 39m.

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