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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Chamonix is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Chamonix?

The distance between Lucerne and Chamonix is 307 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lucerne to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Chamonix bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Chamonix is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Lucerne to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lucerne to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lucerne to Chamonix train arrive?

Lucerne to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Chamonix is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Lucerne to Chamonix.

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

Book your Lucerne to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5971+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Lucerne to Chamonix - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lucerne 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 Luzern to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
5h 53m
€126–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Milanbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
8h 10m
€33–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 8m
€91–239
Drive 242.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Chamonixcar 242.4 km
3h 43m
€43–62
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
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
5h 8m
€153–423
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
7h 33m
€107–293

Lucerne to Chamonix by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.6 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Chamonix via Milan in around 8h 10m.

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