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 BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
6h€23–40Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
6h 26m€22–35Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Martignytrain Ec
8h€69–213Drive 255.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Chamonixcar 255.8 km
3h 38m€45–65
Lugano to Chamonix by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 38m 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 Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
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.
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 6h and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Lugano to Chamonix, including transfers.
Lugano to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 6h and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 8h.
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, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h.
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
Train from Domodossola to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Domodossola to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €50–75
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 38m to drive from Lugano to Chamonix.
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