There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to La Thuile by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
6h 18m€156–399Bus via Geneva
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 28m€31–48Drive 375.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to La Thuilecar 375.4 km
4h 7m€65–94Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the taxi from Montmélian to La Thuiletaxi
6h€165–408Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Challes Centrebus T83
12h 12m€55–88
Zurich to La Thuile by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to La Thuile is to bus via Geneva which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to La Thuile is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to La Thuile. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Chef-Lieu via Geneva - Bus Station, Gare and Thermes De Challes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to La Thuile. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Montmélian via Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Zurich and La Thuile is 404 km. The road distance is 375.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to La Thuile without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €150 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Zurich to La Thuile, including transfers.
Zurich to La Thuile bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to La Thuile train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to La Thuile is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and La Thuile, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to La Thuile via Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Montmélian in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Chef-Lieu via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Gare, Challes Centre, and Thermes De Challes in around 8h 28m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–300
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Zurich Bus Station to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Gare Routiere to Challes Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
Allo Taxi
- Phone
- +33 4 79 62 08 93
- Website
- taxi-chambery.com
Artaxis Transport
- Phone
- +33 6 07 32 63 53
Allo Taxi Chambery
- Phone
- +33 4 79 69 11 12
- Website
- taxi-chambery.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to La Thuile bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to La Thuile train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to La Thuile is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Zurich to La Thuile.
There are 243+ hotels available in La Thuile.



















