There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Chamonix by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonixbus N1479 / ...
5h 55m€23–113Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Martignytrain Ec
8h 28m€69–143Drive 255.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Chamonixcar 255.8 km
3h 36m€45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train Trenord
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus N1524
6h 26m€23–58
Lugano to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Chamonix via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Lugano and Chamonix is 306 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €23 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Lugano to Chamonix, including transfers.
Lugano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €23 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Lugano to Chamonix via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Locarno, Locarno FART, Domodossola, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Autolinee FART
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Domodossola to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €50–75
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Chamonix is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lugano to Chamonix.
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