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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Chamonix is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €230 and takes 8h 33m.

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 18m and costs €110 - €300.

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 Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from Austria to Chamonix?

The distance between Austria and Chamonix is 923 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 and bus via Geneva which takes 15h 15m and costs €200 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Austria to Chamonix is to bus which takes 18h 20m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €340 and takes 17h 17m.

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 5868+ 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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 18m
€116–292
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 33m
€55–222
Train, bus via Geneva
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
15h 15m
€208–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
18h 20m
€78–157
Drive 959.9 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Chamonixcar 959.9 km
10h 38m
€156–225
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 51m
€185–461
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 40m
€163–394
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 Milan to Chamonixbus
9h 12m
€64–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lausanne Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
16h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Martignytrain Ec
17h 17m
€217–334

Austria to Chamonix by subway, train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

15h 15mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Austria and Chamonix, France?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Chamonix via Erdberg, Vienna Erdberg, and Geneva in around 18h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 17h 17m.

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