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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Chamonix?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Chamonix is 493 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 8h 17m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Chamonix bus from?

Karlsruhe to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 8h 17m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Chamonix bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Chamonix is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Karlsruhe to Chamonix.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Visp
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
8h 17m
€82–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genevabus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
9h 55m
€55–71
Drive 453.3 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Chamonixcar 453.3 km
4h 35m
€69–100
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 34m
€140–345
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
8h 33m
€111–238
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Zürichbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
13h 5m
€73–94
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 15m
€129–318

Karlsruhe to Chamonix by train

109Weekly Trains

8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Chamonix via Geneva in around 9h 55m.

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