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Funiculaire de Thonon-les-Bains

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Funiculaire de Thonon-les-Bains
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1:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
1:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
1:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Carrie S
1 contribution
Best way from harbour to town...& dog friendly too
Aug 2016 • Couples
Having walked down from the car park in town to the harbour, we'd already decided to take the Funiculaire back due to the steepness of the path - if the dog was allowed. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and for a euro each (the dog went for free) this was well worth the money (I'd have paid more). It was a bonus that the experience was an 'event' rather than just practical public transport. The view of the lake from the carriage (which itself is clean and well maintained) is lovely, and it is a bit quirky to use this mode of transport from yesteryear. Do it. It's fun :)
Written August 10, 2016
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alan b b
Coventry, UK271 contributions
more essential transport than attraction. effecient, frequent and cheap
Aug 2014 • Family
E1.80 return fare, friendly staff and scenic way to get ftom lake geneva to the centre of thonon or vice versa. Departs every 2 to 3 minutes each way.
Written August 25, 2014
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Lexi61
London162 contributions
Very useful
Jul 2019 • Solo
The journey between the town centre & the port takes c5mins. I used the service a couple of times (in the upward direction) during the heatwave ... best 1.10€ I’ve ever spent! It’s free during certain special events ... check their website.
Written August 11, 2019
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ED-reviewer
Lancashire, UK14 contributions
Great if you're in the area
Jul 2017 • Couples
If you're in Thonon it's well worth a trip, it's €1 each one way - I'd recommend getting it up the hill and walking back down. There is a park area at the top but not much else
Written July 9, 2017
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Tony36
Crowborough, UK992 contributions
If you are parked up in town, this is the easy way down to the Lake.
Apr 2016 • Family
As we went on a hot and busy Sunday, this is the best way to go down to the activities by the Lake. By lunchtime the parking down the bottom is stuffed and so it means a long walk back along the water's edge from where you will finish up. Make sure you check the times, as you don't want to miss the last one back up! They had also closed it for lunch (siesta time!) the day we were there.
Written May 8, 2016
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Bernard P
Calgary, Canada138 contributions
Great way to connect city center to harbour
Sep 2014 • Solo
As there is no other quick pedestrian way to get to the harbor and ferry terminal, this is useful and essential transportation. Cost effective at 1 euro per ride, cheaper with multiple rides.
Written October 25, 2014
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rOm U
Ban San Ton Kok, Thailand58 contributions
To be done once.
Aug 2019 • Family
This is a must seen at Thonon-les-Bains.
This is best to use it to go up as it's relatively easy to walk down even with a pushchair.
The view is great!
Written August 1, 2019
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Peter M
Canberra13 contributions
Great for all
Jun 2019 • Family
It may be a short trip on this cable pulled rail carriage but it is definitely worthwhile due to the scenic and practical benefits.
It is cheap, and easy and links upper and lower Thonon which is well worth a wander.
A nice service provided by the town otherwise your alternative is quite a steep incline.
Written June 9, 2019
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Meaghan B
United States18 contributions
Cute and short ride down to the lake
May 2017 • Solo
A fun (and cheap) ride either down to the lake or up to the center of town! Great for kids, elderly (the alternative is a pretty steep hill), and those who want to take some photos of the lake during the ride (about 45 seconds- 1 min long).
Written April 30, 2018
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Lilly_grise
London, UK32 contributions
Cute
Oct 2017 • Family
Mostly it’s transportation from the upper Thonon to the shore. It’s nicely painted, has glass window for the view, a cute ride.
Written November 9, 2017
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Funiculaire de Thonon-les-Bains is open:
  • Sun - Sun 1:15 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Mon - Sat 1:15 PM - 6:30 PM