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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 5m.

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 38m 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 Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Colmar to Chamonix?

The distance between Colmar and Chamonix is 376 km. The road distance is 327.3 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 13m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 13m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Colmar to Chamonix bus arrive?

Colmar to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne 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 38m to drive from Colmar to Chamonix.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Chamonix by train, bus, or car

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 Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
7h 13m
€123–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonixbus FlixBus 479
8h 5m
€28–51
Drive 327.3 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Chamonixcar 327.3 km
3h 38m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
7h 18m
€120–306
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
8h 25m
€28–53

Colmar to Chamonix by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Chamonix.

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Distance: 375.8 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Chamonix via Lausanne in around 8h 5m.

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