There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
5h 40mCHF 114–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
5h 43mCHF 30–44Drive 290.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Zurichcar 290.4 km
3h 18mCHF 49–70Train via Visp
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain R91
- Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
5h 52mCHF 117–180
Chamonix to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Chamonix and Switzerland is 321 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Chamonix to Switzerland, including transfers.
Chamonix to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zürich Stadelhofen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, and Zürich HB in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Visp to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 20–27
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- RegionalAlps
Train from Martigny to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–46
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 23–27
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 41–46
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Switzerland is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Switzerland.
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