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

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Val-Cenis by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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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
    8h 34m
    €115–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 43m
    €53–79

  3. Drive  430.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Val-Ceniscar car 430.3 km
    5h 59m
    €78–112

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train
    7h 42m
    €134–373

  5. Train via Milan

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Modanetrain train Tgv
    9h 30m
    €121–202

  6. 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
    8h 5m
    €109–248

  7. 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
    10h 20m
    €105–324

Zurich to Val-Cenis by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 43m.

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