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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Oberstdorf?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Oberstdorf station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at Oberstdorf bus station via Geneva and Memmingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Oberstdorf?

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, Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Oberstdorf?

The distance between Chamonix and Oberstdorf is 576 km. The road distance is 423.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf without a car is to bus and train via Geneva which takes 10h 12m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Oberstdorf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Oberstdorf train from?

Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Oberstdorf?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Chamonix to Oberstdorf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Oberstdorf train arrive?

Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorf?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Oberstdorf is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorf.

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

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Chamonix to Oberstdorf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 via Geneva
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Genève to St. GallenIc1
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to ImmenstadtRe7
10h 12m
€109–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Memmingen central bus station106
3. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus station163
12h 20m
€48–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausanne479
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to ImmenstadtRe7
12h 2m
€58–134
Drive 423.9 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorf423.9 km
5h 53m
€66–96
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
4. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadt
8h 18m
€134–394
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Ulm HbfTgv
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf
16h 43m
€147–399
Bus, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Immenstadt
8h 46m
€135–325

Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus, foot, and train

104Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.1 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Oberstdorf bus station via Geneva and Memmingen central bus station in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Oberstdorf via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 43m.

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