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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bolzano-Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Merano to Chamonix?

The distance between Merano and Chamonix is 588 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Chamonix without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Merano to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Chamonix bus from?

Merano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Chamonix train from?

Merano to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Merano to Chamonix bus arrive?

Merano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Merano to Chamonix train arrive?

Merano to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Merano to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Chamonix is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Merano to Chamonix.

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

Book your Merano to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Merano to Chamonix - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Chamonix by shuttle, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo - Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 59m
€73–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
10h 15m
€37–72
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Martignytrain Ec
11h 35m
€127–219
Drive 531.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Chamonixcar 531.5 km
5h 23m
€82–118

Merano to Chamonix by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 35mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Chamonix.

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Distance: 588 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bolzano-Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Chamonix via Milan in around 10h 15m.

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