What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

The distance between Chamonix and Contra Dam is 205 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Contra Dam without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 7h 53m.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Contra Dam?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Contra Dam is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chamonix to Contra Dam.

Where can I stay near Contra Dam?

There are 2373+ hotels available in Contra Dam.

Chamonix to Contra Dam - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Contra Dam 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
best
1. Take the train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to VallorcineTer
2. Take the train from Vallorcine to MartignyRe
3. Take the train from Martigny to BrigIr
4. Take the train from Brig to DomodossolaIr / ...
5. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
7h 36m
CHF 51–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN1529 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
7h 53m
CHF 32–87
Drive 227.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Contra Dam227.3 km
3h 30m
CHF 37–54

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 204.7 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Contra Dam, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Contra Dam via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, Domodossola, Locarno FART, Locarno, Piazza Stazione, and Tenero, Stella d'Oro in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Contra Dam via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Tenero, Piazza in around 7h 53m.

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