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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 52m.

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 36m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Chamonix via Frankfurt Airport and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Mainz to Chamonix?

The distance between Mainz and Chamonix is 575 km. The road distance is 587 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 59m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 30m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €420 and takes 14h 16m.

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 36m to drive from Mainz to Chamonix.

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

Book your Mainz to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Chamonix bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5569+ 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, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
6h 14m
€118–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to GenevaN122
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
13h 30m
€53–100
Train, bus via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
10h 59m
€117–306
Drive 587 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Chamonix587 km
5h 36m
€91–131
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix
8h 9m
€83–202
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
7h 59m
€122–287
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)FRA - TRN
2. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonix
9h 8m
€133–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lausanne122
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix479
13h 52m
€53–84
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
14h 16m
€174–417

Mainz to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

60Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Chamonix via Frankfurt Airport and Geneva in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 14h 16m.

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