What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to bus via Geneva which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Valmeinier?

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 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Valmeinier?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Modane via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Valmeinier?

The distance between Zurich and Valmeinier is 521 km. The road distance is 438 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Valmeinier without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €180 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Valmeinier?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Zurich to Valmeinier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Valmeinier bus from?

Zurich to Valmeinier bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Valmeinier train from?

Zurich to Valmeinier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Valmeinier?

The best way to get from Zurich to Valmeinier is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Valmeinier bus arrive?

Zurich to Valmeinier bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Valmeinier train arrive?

Zurich to Valmeinier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Valmeinier?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Valmeinier is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Zurich to Valmeinier.

Where can I stay near Valmeinier?

There are 6600+ hotels available in Valmeinier.

Zurich to Valmeinier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Valmeinier by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
7h 22m
€185–397
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus
10h 10m
€44–66
Drive 438 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Valmeiniercar 438 km
5h 7m
€77–112
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain
7h 48m
€126–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
11h 20m
€46–75

Zurich to Valmeinier by bus

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Distance: 520.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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, and Modane in around 7h 22m. 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 10m.

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