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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Chamonix?

The distance between Innsbruck and Chamonix is 597 km. The road distance is 498.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 55m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Chamonix bus from?

Innsbruck to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Chamonix train from?

Innsbruck to Chamonix train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 55m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Chamonix bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Chamonix train arrive?

Innsbruck to Chamonix train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Chamonix is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Innsbruck to Chamonix.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Innsbruck to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Innsbruck 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 via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
9h 55m
€129–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
11h 15m
€55–81
Drive 498.4 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Chamonixcar 498.4 km
6h 35m
€80–115
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 51m
€128–360
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Martignytrain Re
11h 4m
€166–264
Bus via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€55–77
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 4m
€127–339
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
4. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
10h 14m
€103–289
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 54m
€132–321

Innsbruck to Chamonix by train

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Distance: 596.9 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Chamonix via Geneva in around 11h 15m.

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