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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Chamonix via Frankfurt Airport and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Domodossola, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Mainz to Chamonix?

The distance between Mainz and Chamonix is 574 km. The road distance is 587.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Basel which takes 10h 50m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Mainz to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Chamonix bus from?

Mainz to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Chamonix train from?

Mainz to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Mainz to Chamonix is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €380 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Mainz to Chamonix bus arrive?

Mainz to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Mainz to Chamonix train arrive?

Mainz to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Chamonix is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Mainz to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Mainz to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
5h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Genevabus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
13h 39m
€41–71
Train, bus via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
10h 50m
€139–330
Drive 587.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Chamonixcar 587.1 km
5h 37m
€90–129
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 9m
€74–214
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 44m
€120–327
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 58m
€58–183
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Martignytrain Ec
12h 51m
€177–373
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Genevabus
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
15h 2m

Mainz to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

112Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus to Chamonix via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, and Geneva in around 13h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Domodossola, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 12h 51m.

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