There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, 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 Visp
best- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain R91
- Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
5h 26mCHF 58–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix to Aostabus FlixBus 405 / ...
- Take the bus from Aosta to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506
6h 40mCHF 27–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
5h 55mCHF 68–104Drive 263.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Baselcar 263.4 km
2h 59mCHF 45–64Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 37mCHF 149–378Train
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
6h 2mCHF 99–174
Chamonix to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Basel SBB via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Chamonix and Basel is 300 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Basel without a car is to train via Visp which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chamonix to Basel, including transfers.
Chamonix to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Basel train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to train via Visp which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Visp in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Basel SBB via Aosta in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.
Chamonix to Basel train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Basel.
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