What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Chamonix is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Locarno S. Antonio and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Ascona to Chamonix?

The distance between Ascona and Chamonix is 196 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Chamonix without a car is to train via Brig which takes 6h 33m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ascona to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Chamonix train from?

Ascona to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno S. Antonio station.

Where does the Ascona to Chamonix train arrive?

Ascona to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Chamonix is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ascona to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5752+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Ascona to Chamonix - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brig
best
1. Take the train from Locarno S. Antonio to Domodossola72
2. Take the train from Domodossola to BrigEc / ...
3. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
4. Take the train from Martigny to VallorcineRe
5. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
6h 33m
€57–101
Drive 220.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ascona to Chamonix220.8 km
3h 19m
€39–56
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ascona, Centro to Locarno, Piazza Stazione1
2. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossola72 / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to BrigEc / ...
4. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
5. Take the train from Martigny to VallorcineRe
6. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
7h 22m
€60–106
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossola72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to MartignyEc
8h 2m
€70–126

Ascona to Chamonix by train

78Weekly Trains

6h 33mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Locarno S. Antonio to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 33m.

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