The distance between Verbier and Zurich is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Verbier to Zurich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Visp and then to Zürich HB.
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Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH).
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Take the bus to Lausanne P+R and then to Zurich Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Verbier to Zurich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 35 ($36) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 36 ($37).
The distance between Verbier and Zurich is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Verbier and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verbier to Zurich is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 36 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Verbier and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 35 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Verbier and Zurich. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Verbier to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Châble TV, Martigny and Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Verbier and Zurich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verbier and Zurich. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Verbier to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Châble VS gare, Martigny gare and Lausanne P+R. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Verbier and Zurich. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verbier to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Verbier and Zurich. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verbier to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 180 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | CHF 180($185) | hourly | 302km (188 miles) |
Train via Brig | 3h 35m | CHF 185($190) | hourly | 320km (199 miles) |
Train via Lausanne | 3h 35m | CHF 175($180) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | CHF 265($265) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | CHF 35($36) | 3 times a week | 330km (205 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | CHF 36($37) | on demand | 279km (173 miles) |
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