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 to Malpensa Airport - Milan495
- Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to ChamonixN1524
5h 40m€26–65Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to MartignyEc
7h 46m€87–137Drive 284.2 km
- Drive from Como to Chamonix284.2 km
4h 13m€45–65
Como to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Chamonix is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Chamonix via Malpensa Airport - Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 46m.
The distance between Como and Chamonix is 381 km. The road distance is 284.2 km.
The best way to get from Como to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €26 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Como to Chamonix, including transfers.
Como to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como 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 40m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Como to Chamonix via Malpensa Airport - Milan in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Milano Centrale, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan 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 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Como to Chamonix.
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