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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Switzerland?

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 45m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Switzerland?

The distance between Chamonix and Switzerland is 321 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chamonix to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Switzerland train from?

Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Chamonix to Switzerland train arrive?

Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Switzerland is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1178+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Chamonix to Switzerland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Switzerland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 115–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus FlixBus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
8h 48m
CHF 31–56
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Zurichcar 290.4 km
3h 18m
CHF 47–68
Train via Visp
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
5h 57m
CHF 112–282

Chamonix to Switzerland by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milan, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 48m.

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