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 €17 - €35 and takes 5h 12m.

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 Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Bern to Chamonix?

The distance between Bern and Chamonix is 236 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 bus via Geneva which takes 4h 14m and costs €15 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld 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 bus via Geneva which takes 4h 14m and costs €15 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Visp, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Bern to Chamonix bus arrive?

Bern to Chamonix bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus 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.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5665+ 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 bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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Bus via Geneva
best
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus N504 / ...
4h 14m
€15–42
Train via Visp
1. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain R91 / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4h 18m
€70–206
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chamonixcar 169.1 km
2h 6m
€30–43
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 48m
€83–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Aostabus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus FlixBus 507 / ...
5h 12m
€17–30

Bern to Chamonix by bus

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.2 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Chamonix via Geneva in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 18m.

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