The average bus between Chamonix and Lugano takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chamonix and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lugano station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Chamonix to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Chamonix to Lugano bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Chamonix and Lugano is 161.6 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a bus from Chamonix to Lugano via Milan in around 6h 10m.