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

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Chamonix is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Lachen to Chamonix?

The distance between Lachen and Chamonix is 358 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lachen to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lachen to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Chamonix train from?

Lachen to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lachen to Chamonix is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Lachen to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lachen to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Chamonix is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Lachen to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5539+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lachen to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to MartignyRe33 / ...
7h 22m
€115–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenevaN106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
8h 35m
€50–82
Drive 286.8 km
1. Drive from Lachen to Chamonix286.8 km
4h 6m
€50–73
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
5h 23m
€130–333
Train via Brig
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich HBS2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BrigIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
4. Take the train from Martigny to VallorcineRe
5. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix - Mont-BlancTer
7h 52m
€116–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Bern
2. Take the bus from Bern to Cluses
3. Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc
9h 44m
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix
7h 23m
€108–283

Lachen to Chamonix by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lachen SZ to Chamonix via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Geneva in around 8h 35m.

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