How to travel from Verbier to Zurich, Switzerland

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out ZurichVerbier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Visp and then to Zürich HB.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 180($185)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lausanne P+R and then to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 35($36)
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verbier and Zurich

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verbier and Zurich

Transport options from Verbier to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
CHF 180($185)
hourly302km (188 miles)
Train via Brig3h 35m
CHF 185($190)
hourly320km (199 miles)
Train via Lausanne3h 35m
CHF 175($180)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 40m
CHF 265($265)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
CHF 35($36)
3 times a week330km (205 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
CHF 36($37)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich