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 50 and takes 7h 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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 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 6h 2m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Zurich?

The distance between Chamonix and Zurich is 328 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 6h 2m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 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 6h 2m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Zurich?

Book your Chamonix to Zurich bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Zurich by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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Bus, fly
best
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 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Genevabus S500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
7h 5m
CHF 23–50
Train
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
6h 2m
CHF 84–164
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Zurichcar 290.4 km
3h 18m
CHF 46–66
Train via Visp
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain Ir
3. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 88–179

Chamonix to Zurich by train

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Distance: 328.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Zurich Bus Station via Geneva in around 7h 5m.

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