There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Locarno by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Brigtrain R91
- Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
6h 43mCHF 63–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 17mCHF 30–51Drive 222.5 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Locarnocar 222.5 km
3h 20mCHF 38–54
Chamonix to Locarno by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Locarno FART via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Chamonix and Locarno is 198 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Chamonix to Locarno, including transfers.
Chamonix to Locarno bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Locarno 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 Locarno is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Locarno FART via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, and Domodossola in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Locarno bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Chamonix to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Locarno is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chamonix to Locarno.
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