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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Chamonix is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.

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 - €90.

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 via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 6m.

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 via Zurich which takes 9h 6m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m 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 via Zurich which takes 9h 6m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.

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?

Book your Lindau to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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 6149+ 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, 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 via Zurich
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 6m
€157–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Genevabus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
9h 10m
€30–52
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
Train
1. Take the train from Romanshorn to Visptrain Ic8
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ir95 / ...
9h 45m
€144–259
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 Chamonixbus
9h 2m
€107–265
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

Lindau to Chamonix by train

62Weekly Trains

9h 6mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.2 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Chamonix via Geneva in around 9h 10m.

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