The distance between Zurich and Verbier is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich to Verbier by train, 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 Martigny.
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Martigny.
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There are several options for getting from Zurich to Verbier by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 170 ($175) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 Zurich and Verbier is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Zurich and Verbier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Verbier is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 36 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Verbier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 170 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Verbier. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Verbier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp, Martigny and Le Châble VS gare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Zurich and Verbier. 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zurich and Verbier. We recommend that you drive to Verbier. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Verbier. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Martigny. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Verbier is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Verbier. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Verbier. The distance is around 279km (174 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 Zurich to Verbier is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | CHF 175($175) | hourly | 305km (189 miles) |
Train via Lausanne | 3h 30m | CHF 170($175) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | CHF 260($265) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | CHF 36($37) | on demand | 279km (174 miles) |
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The following major airports near Verbier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.