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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Chamonix is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. and arriving at Chamonix via Avenches, Le Paon, Payerne and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Chamonix?

The distance between Fribourg and Chamonix is 166 km. The road distance is 137 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Fribourg to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Chamonix bus from?

Fribourg to Chamonix bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Payerne station.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Chamonix train from?

Fribourg to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Train or bus from Fribourg to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Fribourg to Chamonix is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Fribourg to Chamonix bus arrive?

Fribourg to Chamonix bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Geneve, Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Fribourg to Chamonix train arrive?

Fribourg to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Fribourg to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Chamonix is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Fribourg to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6085+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fribourg 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 Fribourg/Freiburg to Lausannetrain S41 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4h 47m
€71–170
Drive 137 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fribourg to Chamonixcar 137 km
1h 48m
€24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Lausannetrain S41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 52m
€37–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Payerne to Geneve, Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
7h 20m
€25–37

Fribourg to Chamonix by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Chamonix via Avenches, Le Paon, Payerne, gare, Payerne, and Geneva in around 7h 20m.

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