There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 213 bus
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Châtelard VS, Frontière to Col-de-la-Forclazbus 213
2h 8mCHF 5–10Drive 26.7 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclazcar 26.7 km
27 minCHF 5–7Train, line 230 bus
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Châtelard VS, gare to Col-de-la-Forclazbus 230
2h 17mCHF 9–15Train, line 213 bus via Martigny, gare
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
- Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Col-de-la-Forclazbus 213
3h 29mCHF 26–35
Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz is to drive which costs SFr 4 - SFr 7 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz is to drive which takes 27 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 7.
The distance between Chamonix and Col-de-la-Forclaz is 26 km. The road distance is 26.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz without a car is to train and line 213 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 10.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz is 27 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz.
There are 3926+ hotels available in Col-de-la-Forclaz.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Col-de-la-Forclaz, Switzerland?
There is no direct connection from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz. However, you can take the train to Vallorcine, take the train to Le Châtelard-Frontière, walk to Le Châtelard VS, Frontière, then take the line 213 bus to Col-de-la-Forclaz. Alternatively, you can drive from Chamonix to Col-de-la-Forclaz in around 27 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact 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
- 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
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Le Châtelard VS, Frontière to Col-de-la-Forclaz
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Martigny, gare to Col-de-la-Forclaz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Bus from Le Châtelard VS, gare to Col-de-la-Forclaz
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- https://www.tmrsa.ch/en/
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