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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Chamonix is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Bern to Chamonix?

The distance between Bern and Chamonix is 200 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Bern to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Chamonix bus from?

Bern to Chamonix bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Bern to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Chamonix bus arrive?

Bern to Chamonix bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Geneve, Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Bern to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Chamonix is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bern to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Chamonix by train, bus, or car

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 Visp
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4h 29m
€82–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Geneve, Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
5h 50m
€17–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 4m
€48–120
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chamonixcar 169.1 km
2h 6m
€30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4h 58m
€83–202

Bern to Chamonix by train

110Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.6 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Chamonix via Geneva in around 5h 50m.

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