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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lindau is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lindau is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Lindau via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Lindau?

The distance between Chamonix and Lindau is 455 km. The road distance is 389.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lindau without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 40m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Chamonix to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lindau train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Lindau?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lindau is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 40m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Chamonix to Lindau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Lindau train arrive?

Chamonix to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lindau is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Chamonix to Lindau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Chamonix to Lindau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Lindau by train, bus, 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 Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
8h 40m
€164–473
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
8h 50m
€31–54
Drive 389.9 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Lindaucar 389.9 km
5h 21m
€61–88
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain
5h 47m
€161–419
Train
1. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Romanshorntrain Ic8
9h 22m
€157–407
Bus via Lausanne
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Hohenemsbus
9h 31m
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain
8h 22m
€129–344
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Inseltrain
8h 48m
€169–352

Chamonix to Lindau by train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.2 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lindau-Insel via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Zürich HB, and Bregenz in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Lindau via Geneva in around 8h 50m.

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