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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Chamonix via Karlsruhe central train station and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Renens VD, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Chamonix?

The distance between Heidelberg and Chamonix is 549 km. The road distance is 504.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Chamonix bus from?

Heidelberg to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Chamonix train from?

Heidelberg to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Karlsruhe, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Chamonix bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Chamonix train arrive?

Heidelberg to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Chamonix is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Heidelberg to Chamonix.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6075+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Heidelberg to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Martignytrain Ext
8h 46m
€147–473
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genevabus
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
11h 27m
€40–102
Drive 504.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Chamonixcar 504.7 km
5h
€80–115
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 29m
€159–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
9h 25m
€127–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
15h 7m
€68–117
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 39m
€96–272

Heidelberg to Chamonix by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.9 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Renens VD, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Chamonix via Karlsruhe central train station and Geneva in around 11h 27m.

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