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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Vernazza is to bus and train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Vernazza is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Vernazza?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Vernazza via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Nuova and Sestri Levante. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Vernazza?

The distance between Chamonix and Vernazza is 525 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Vernazza without a car is to bus and train via Turin which takes 8h and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Chamonix to Vernazza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Vernazza train from?

Chamonix to Vernazza 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 Vernazza?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Vernazza is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 14h 14m.

Where does the Chamonix to Vernazza train arrive?

Chamonix to Vernazza train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Vernazza?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Vernazza is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chamonix to Vernazza.

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

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Where can I stay near Vernazza?

There are 4172+ hotels available in Vernazza.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Vernazza by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, 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 via Turin
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to TurinN504
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Sestri LevanteIc
8h
€50–97
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to GenoaN504
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri LevanteIc
8h 22m
€43–111
Drive 447.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Vernazza447.4 km
5h 31m
€70–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to TurinN504
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to La Spezia
8h 40m
€48–85
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to BellegardeTer
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta NuovaTgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Sestri LevanteIc
14h 14m
€120–326

Chamonix to Vernazza by bus, tram, and train

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8hAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.1 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Vernazza, Italy?

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Vernazza via Turin, Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, La Spezia, La Spezia - Via Chiodo, La Spezia - Via Fiume, and La Spezia Centrale in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Vernazza via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Nuova, and Sestri Levante in around 14h 14m.

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