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 €40 - €75 and takes 9h 57m.

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 57m.

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, Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Chamonix?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Chamonix is 511 km. The road distance is 454.2 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 which takes 9h 6m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m 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 which takes 9h 6m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 57m.

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 454 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5779+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Karlsruhe to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BrigIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
9h 6m
€84–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to GenevaN122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
9h 57m
€44–72
Drive 454.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Chamonix454.2 km
4h 35m
€69–100
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
6h 59m
€127–298
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
9h 53m
€105–404

Karlsruhe to Chamonix by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510.9 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Chamonix via Geneva in around 9h 57m.

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