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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mainz is to bus and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 14m.

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 €160 - €330.

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 5m.

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, Hauptbahnhof via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

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 via Basel which takes 10h 19m and costs €160 - €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 5m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €380 and takes 13h 1m.

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, and car

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

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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
€166–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus N122
12h 5m
€52–116
Bus, train via Basel
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport 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 / ...
10h 19m
€160–433
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Mainzcar 587.3 km
5h 34m
€91–131
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
€95–227
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
€119–317
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 Saarbruecken Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
13h 1m
€232–371
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
14h 14m
€61–115

Chamonix to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

66Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest 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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 13h 1m.

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