There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Valmeinier by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
8h 13m€150–355Bus via Geneva
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus
10h 16m€44–68Drive 438 km
- Drive from Zurich to Valmeiniercar 438 km
5h 7m€77–112Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain
7h 41m€125–367Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
8h 56m€118–323Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus FlixBus N474
- Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
11h 20m€44–71
Zurich to Valmeinier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Plan Perrine via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Modane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Zurich and Valmeinier is 521 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €150 - €360.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Zurich to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Zurich to Valmeinier bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Valmeinier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Valmeinier via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Modane, and St Michel Valloire in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Plan Perrine via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- €19–28
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Valmeinier bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Valmeinier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Valmeinier is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Zurich to Valmeinier.
There are 6577+ hotels available in Valmeinier.



