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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Chamonix is to bus via Brescia which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 20m.

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 €80 - €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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

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 10h 14m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Chamonix?

The distance between Innsbruck and Chamonix is 596 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 10h 14m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m 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 10h 14m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

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?

Book your Innsbruck to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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 5879+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Innsbruck to Chamonix - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 / ...
10h 14m
€123–229
Bus via Brescia
cheapest
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
€43–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Genevabus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S500 / ...
11h 30m
€50–105
Drive 498.4 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Chamonixcar 498.4 km
6h 35m
€81–117
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
€134–381
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Sargans to Lausannetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
10h 56m
€168–289
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 43m
€120–347
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 53m
€95–277
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 33m
€124–327
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane MUC - TRN
3. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
10h 40m
€133–363

Innsbruck to Chamonix by train

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Distance: 596.1 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva in around 11h 30m.

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