There are 3 ways to get from Como to Chamonix by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus flibco
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
5h 35m€23–42Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Martignytrain Ec
7h 27m€96–156Drive 264.2 km
- Drive from Como to Chamonixcar 264.2 km
2h 55m€50–73
Como to Chamonix by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Chamonix is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Milano Centrale, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Como and Chamonix is 259 km. The road distance is 264.2 km.
The best way to get from Como to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Como to Chamonix, including transfers.
Como to Chamonix bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Chamonix via Milan Malpensa Airport T1 and Milan in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Milano Centrale, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 27m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flibco
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Chamonix bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport T1 station.
Como to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Chamonix is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Como to Chamonix.
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