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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Matran is to drive which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Matran is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Matran?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Matran. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at Matran, village via Geneva, Fribourg, Poya and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Chamonix to Matran?

The distance between Chamonix and Matran is 213 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Matran without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chamonix to Matran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Matran bus from?

Chamonix to Matran bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Matran?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Matran is to bus which takes 5h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train via Lausanne, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Chamonix to Matran bus arrive?

Chamonix to Matran bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Matran?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Matran is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Chamonix to Matran.

Where can I stay near Matran?

There are 306+ hotels available in Matran.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIr15 / ...
3h 39m
CHF 37–73
Drive 132.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Matran132.5 km
1h 38m
CHF 22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Fribourg106 / ...
5h
CHF 24–43
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to MartignyRe
2. Take the train from Martigny to LausanneIr / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Fribourg/FreiburgS41 / ...
5h 6m
CHF 56–122
Train
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to MartignyRe
2. Take the train from Martigny to Fribourg/FreiburgExt / ...
5h 21m
CHF 53–78

Chamonix to Matran by bus, foot, and train

107Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.7 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Matran, village via Geneva, Fribourg, Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg/Freiburg, gare/Tivoli, and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Matran, village via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. in around 5h 6m.

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