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How to get fromZurich to Alpsby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Alps by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Visp

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain train Ic8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain train R91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Vallorcine to Taconnaztrain train Ter
    4. Walk from Taconnaz to Alpsunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus 144
    2. Walk from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Alpsunknown unknown
    5h 46m

  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus bus
    3. Walk from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Alpsunknown unknown
    4h 32m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain train Ic5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain train Ir / ...
    3. Walk from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Alpsunknown unknown
    5h 44m

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Courmayeurbus bus
    3. Walk from Courmayeur to Alpsunknown unknown
    6h 12m

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Alps. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Martigny, take the train to Vallorcine, take the train to Taconnaz, then travel to Alps. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alps via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 5h 46m.

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