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How to get fromZurich to Val-Cenisby train (Trenitalia), train, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Val-Cenis by train (Trenitalia), train, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train Fr
    7h 16m
    €149–205

  2. Drive  430.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Val-Ceniscar car 430.3 km
    5h 59m
    €78–113

  3. Train, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Val Thorens Arolles to Val-Cenistaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    €254–335

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Brides-les-Bainsshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Brides-les-Bains to Val-Ceniscar car
    7h 2m
    €172–415

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    7h 30m
    €144–213

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chambérybus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    9h 21m
    €95–129

  7. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train
    6h 47m
    €151–306

  8. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane ZRH - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain train
    8h 59m
    €147–402

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Val-Cenis, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Val-Cenis via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Modane in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Val-Cenis via Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Modane in around 9h 21m.

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