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How to get fromLugano to Chamonixby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Chamonix by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus bus FlixBus 076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus FlixBus 405 / ...
    6h
    €20–37

  2. Train via Brig

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain train
    2. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    3. Take the train from Domodossola to Brigtrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain train R91 / ...
    5. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain train Mbx / ...
    6. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain train Ter
    7h 36m
    €59–179

  3. Drive 255.8 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Chamonixcar car 255.8 km
    3h 38m
    €46–66

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus FlixBus N1524
    6h 26m
    €21–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Martignytrain train Ec
    7h 55m
    €69–213

Lugano to Chamonix by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.4 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Lugano to Chamonix via Milan in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 36m.

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