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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Chamonix is to bus via Geneva which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bregenz, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Lindau to Chamonix?

The distance between Lindau and Chamonix is 455 km. The road distance is 389.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Lindau to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Chamonix bus from?

Lindau to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lindau station.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lindau to Chamonix is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Lindau to Chamonix bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lindau to Chamonix train arrive?

Lindau to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Chamonix is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Lindau to Chamonix.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6150+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lindau to Chamonix by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
9h 4m
€138–243
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Genevabus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S500 / ...
10h 30m
€43–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lausanne Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus FlixBus
10h 1m
Drive 389.5 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Chamonixcar 389.5 km
5h 19m
€59–86
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 37m
€109–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 2m
€101–323
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 44m
€128–304

Lindau to Chamonix by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bregenz, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Chamonix Sud Bus Station via Bregenz, Bregenz Bahnhof, Gaißau Kesslerplatz, Rheineck, St. Gallen, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and Lausanne Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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