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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Chamonix?

The distance between Basel and Chamonix is 317 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chamonix without a car is to train via Brig which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Basel to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chamonix bus from?

Basel to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chamonix train from?

Basel to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Basel to Chamonix is to train via Brig which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Chamonix bus arrive?

Basel to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Chamonix train arrive?

Basel to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Basel to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chamonix is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Basel to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Chamonix?

Book your Basel to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Chamonix?

Book your Basel to Chamonix bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6124+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Basel to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir90 / ...
6h 17m
€57–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S500 / ...
6h 40m
€37–52
Drive 263.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chamonixcar 263.5 km
3h
€45–65
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich 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
5h 30m
€119–314
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
6h 40m
€86–142

Basel to Chamonix by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva in around 6h 40m.

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