There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Montreuxtrain Ec / ...
3h 1mCHF 39–89Drive 78.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Chillon Castlecar 78.9 km
1h 9mCHF 13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524 / ...
3h 44mCHF 25–47Train
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Villeneuve VDtrain
3h 27mCHF 38–74
Chamonix to Chillon Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Chillon Castle. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Veytaux, château de Chillon via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Chillon Castle. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Montreux via Vallorcine and Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Chamonix and Chillon Castle is 80 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle without a car is to train via Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle, including transfers.
Chamonix to Chillon Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Chillon Castle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Chillon Castle is to train via Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Chillon Castle, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chillon Castle via Vallorcine, Martigny, Montreux, Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare, and Veytaux, château de Chillon in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix to Lausanne 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 10–18 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Martigny to Villeneuve VD
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Martigny to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 16–22
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Chillon Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to Chillon Castle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Chillon Castle is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Chamonix to Chillon Castle.
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