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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mainz is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Mainz is to bus and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Geneva and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Mainz?

The distance between Chamonix and Mainz is 574 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 40m and costs €150 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chamonix to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Mainz train from?

Chamonix to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Mainz?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Mainz is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €420 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Chamonix to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Mainz train arrive?

Chamonix to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Mainz is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Chamonix to Mainz.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Mainz by bus, plane, train, car, train (TGV), or night train

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Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
best
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
5h 7m
€158–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus N504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus N122
12h 10m
€52–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
9h 40m
€155–436
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Mainzcar 587.3 km
5h 34m
€90–130
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
7h 27m
€89–227
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
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
7h 7m
€140–322
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRN - FRA
7h 52m
€129–347
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
12h 57m
€248–415
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
3. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
13h 19m

Chamonix to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

89Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Geneva, Frankfurt Airport, and Frankfurt in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 57m.

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