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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Chamonix via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Colmar to Chamonix?

The distance between Colmar and Chamonix is 376 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Colmar to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Chamonix bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colmar to Chamonix train from?

Colmar to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Colmar to Chamonix bus arrive?

Colmar to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Colmar to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colmar to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Chamonix is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Colmar to Chamonix.

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

Book your Colmar to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colmar to Chamonix?

Book your Colmar to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 2144+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Chamonix 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 via Visp
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel SbbTer
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to VispIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to MartignyIr / ...
7h 43m
€111–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FR108
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Geneva
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
9h 8m
€40–84
Drive 327.2 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Chamonix327.2 km
3h 37m
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel SbbTer
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to LausanneIc5 / ...
4. Take the train from Lausanne to MartignyIr / ...
7h 56m
€104–164

Colmar to Chamonix by train

70Weekly Trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 376 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Colmar to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Chamonix via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneva in around 9h 8m.

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