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How to get fromZurich to Val Thorensby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train via Milan

    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 15m
    €176–404

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainsbus bus
    11h 36m
    €49–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bern to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    10h 37m
    €80–135

  4. Drive 417.8 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Val Thorenscar car 417.8 km
    5h 10m
    €73–106

  5. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    €149–354

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    8h 57m
    €205–479

  7. Train, shuttle

    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
    7h 5m
    €147–370

Zurich to Val Thorens by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Val Thorens via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Modane in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 36m.

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