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

The cheapest way to get from Lax to Chamonix is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lax to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Lax and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lax to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lax and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Lax to Chamonix?

The distance between Lax and Chamonix is 127 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lax to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Lax to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lax to Chamonix train from?

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

Where does the Lax to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lax to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Chamonix is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Lax to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 3422+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Lax to Chamonix - 3 ways to travel via train, line 142 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lax to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to VallorcineRe
3. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
4h 32m
€51–120
Drive 134.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lax to Chamonix134.9 km
1h 53m
€24–34
Line 142 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Lax, Bahnhof to Brig, Bahnhof142
2. Take the train from Brig to MartignyIr / ...
3. Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Le Châtelard VS, FrontièreEv1
4. Take the bus from Barberine to Argentiere La FisN3
5. Take the bus from Argentiere La Fis to Place Mont Blanc02 / ...
5h 26m

Lax to Chamonix by train

98Weekly Trains

4h 32mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lax to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 32m.

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