What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Geneva and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Vallorcine, Martigny, Renens VD, Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Heidelberg?

The distance between Chamonix and Heidelberg is 526 km. The road distance is 504.3 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Heidelberg bus from?

Chamonix to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Heidelberg train from?

Chamonix to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Chamonix to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Chamonix to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Heidelberg train arrive?

Chamonix to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Heidelberg is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Heidelberg.

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

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

Book your Chamonix to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Chamonix to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Martigny to Renens VDtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
9h 18m
€154–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198 / ...
10h 11m
€39–89
Drive 504.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Heidelbergcar 504.3 km
4h 59m
€78–113
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€161–371
Train via Neuchâtel
1. Take the train from Martigny to Neuchâteltrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
10h 13m
€156–403
Train via Neuchâtel #2
1. Take the train from Martigny to Neuchâteltrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
10h 48m
€156–402
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 6m
€100–260
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 46m
€145–367
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 33m
€124–370

Chamonix to Heidelberg by train

114Weekly Trains

9h 18mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.7 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Vallorcine, Martigny, Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Geneva and Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 11m.

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