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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Luzern via Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Lucerne?

The distance between Chamonix and Lucerne is 307 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Chamonix to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lucerne bus from?

Chamonix to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Chamonix to Lucerne bus arrive?

Chamonix to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Chamonix to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lucerne is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Chamonix to Lucerne.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Chamonix to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 56m
CHF 103–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 28–56
Drive 250.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Lucernecar 250.1 km
3h 33m
CHF 42–61
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 12m
CHF 137–359
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, 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 HB to Luzerntrain
6h 47m
CHF 101–238

Chamonix to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 306.5 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Luzern via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Lausanne in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Luzern via Milan in around 8h 35m.

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