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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Chamonix is to bus which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Chamonix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Chamonix?

The distance between Lausanne and Chamonix is 144 km. The road distance is 108 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €9 - €17.

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

The bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Chamonix bus from?

Lausanne to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Chamonix is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €9 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Lausanne to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lausanne to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where does the Lausanne to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Chamonix is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Lausanne to Chamonix.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4993+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Lausanne to Chamonix - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lausanne to Chamonix by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 25m
€9–17
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
3. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
3h 21m
€48–99
Drive 108 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Chamonixcar 108 km
1h 29m
€19–28

Lausanne to Chamonix by bus

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.9 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) once daily. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine in around 3h 21m.

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