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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 5m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Zürich HB via Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Zurich?

The distance between Chamonix and Zurich is 319 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chamonix to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Zurich bus from?

Chamonix to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Zurich?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Chamonix to Zurich bus arrive?

Chamonix to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Zurich?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 86–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
6h 5m
CHF 22–33
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Zurichcar 290.4 km
3h 18m
CHF 46–66
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3h 33m
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 53m
CHF 93–179

Chamonix to Zurich by train

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Distance: 319.2 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zürich HB via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Lausanne in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Geneva Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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