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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Chamonix is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Venezia Mestre, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Austria to Chamonix?

The distance between Austria and Chamonix is 926 km. The road distance is 959.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs €190 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Austria to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Chamonix train from?

Austria to Chamonix train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Meidling station.

Train or bus from Austria to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Austria to Chamonix is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs €190 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 47m.

Where does the Austria to Chamonix train arrive?

Austria to Chamonix train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Austria to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Chamonix is 960 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Austria to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5908+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Austria to Chamonix - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
6h 34m
€87–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Genevabus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus S500 / ...
18h 47m
€63–156
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
15h 50m
€190–312
Drive 959.9 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Chamonixcar 959.9 km
10h 38m
€156–224
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 11m
€135–363
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 1m
€115–321
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonixbus
9h 9m
€63–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus 507 / ...
15h 55m
€174–298
Train via Venice
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Martignytrain Ec
17h 54m
€221–336
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Padua Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Brescia Bus Station Via Solferinobus
3. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Stationbus
19h 53m
€66–133

Austria to Chamonix by bus and train

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15h 50mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Austria and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Oper/Karlsplatz to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Meidling, Eichenstr., Wien Meidling, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 15h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Chamonix via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Geneva in around 18h 47m.

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