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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Spiez, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Chamonix?

The distance between Interlaken and Chamonix is 174 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Interlaken to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Chamonix train from?

Interlaken to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Spiez station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Interlaken to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Chamonix is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Interlaken to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5849+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Interlaken to Chamonix - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Interlaken 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 Spiez to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 34m
€53–149
Drive 174.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Interlaken to Chamonixcar 174.8 km
2h 49m
€30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
8h 11m
€36–64
Line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Spiez, Bahnhofbus 60
2. Take the train from Spiez to Zweisimmentrain R11 / ...
3. Take the train from Zweisimmen to Montreuxtrain 30 / ...
4. Take the train from Montreux to Martignytrain Ir / ...
5. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
6. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
7h 46m
€78–138

Interlaken to Chamonix by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Spiez, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken, Jungfraustrasse to Chamonix via Thun, Bahnhof, Thun, Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Geneva in around 8h 11m.

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