There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train via Geneva Airport (GVA)
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Rorschachtrain Ic5
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
11h 12m€184–488Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus
- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
12h 39m€53–92Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Lindaubus
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
12h 8m€55–98Drive 424.6 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorfcar 424.6 km
5h 55m€67–97Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain
- Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Immenstadttrain
8h 23m€184–503Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Ulm Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorftrain
16h 3m€265–466Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Oberstdorftrain
8h 43m€175–369Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Oberstdorftrain
11h 3m€121–291
Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Oberstdorf via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
The distance between Chamonix and Oberstdorf is 583 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf without a car is to bus and train via Geneva Airport (GVA) which takes 11h 12m and costs €180 - €490.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf, including transfers.
Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Oberstdorf is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorf.
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What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Oberstdorf, Germany?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Oberstdorf via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 3m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Munich International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Rorschach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130–390
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- info@alpytransfers.com
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
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