Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Alps

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Alps by train, unknown, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, travel

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausannetrainIc5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to MartignytrainIr / ...
    3. Walk from Martigny to Alpsunknown
    4h 7m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genevabus106
    2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus405 / ...
    3. Walk from Chamonix to Alpsunknown
    7h

  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeZRH - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus
    3. Walk from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Alpsunknown
    4h 59m

  4. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèvetrainIc1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus405 / ...
    3. Walk from Chamonix to Alpsunknown
    6h 10m

  5. Train, travel via Brig

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BrigtrainIc8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brig to MartignytrainIr / ...
    3. Walk from Taconnaz to Alpsunknown
    6h 43m

  6. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeZRH - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Courmayeurbus
    3. Walk from Courmayeur to Alpsunknown
    6h 14m

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 Lausanne, take the train to Martigny, then travel to Alps. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alps via Geneva and Chamonix in around 7h.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Zurich

Trips to Alps

Popular routes