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

The cheapest way to get from Font to Chamonix is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Font to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Font and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Font to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Estavayer-le-Lac and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Yverdon-les-Bains, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Font to Chamonix?

The distance between Font and Chamonix is 158 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Font to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Font to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Font to Chamonix train from?

Font to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Estavayer-le-Lac station.

Train or bus from Font to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Font to Chamonix is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Font to Chamonix train arrive?

Font to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Yverdon-les-Bains station.

Can I drive from Font to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Font to Chamonix is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Font to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5818+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Font 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
best
1. Take the train from Estavayer-le-Lac to Yverdon-les-BainsS30
2. Take the train from Yverdon-les-Bains to LausanneR2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to MartignyIr / ...
4. Take the train from Martigny to VallorcineRe
5. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
5h 3m
€75–101
Drive 141.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Font to Chamonix141.8 km
2h 1m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix479 / ...
5h 13m
€48–57
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Payerne to Geneve, Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
6h 22m
€30–58

Font to Chamonix by train

98Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Font to Chamonix.

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Distance: 158.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Font, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Estavayer-le-Lac to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Yverdon-les-Bains, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Chamonix twice daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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