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

The cheapest way to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Oberstdorf and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Oberstdorf station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf bus station and arriving at Chamonix via Memmingen central bus station and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Oberstdorf and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Oberstdorf to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Oberstdorf to Chamonix?

The distance between Oberstdorf and Chamonix is 584 km. The road distance is 425.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Zurich which takes 11h 13m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oberstdorf to Chamonix bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oberstdorf to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Oberstdorf to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €440 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Oberstdorf to Chamonix bus arrive?

Oberstdorf to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Memmingen central bus station.

Where does the Oberstdorf to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oberstdorf to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Oberstdorf to Chamonix is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Oberstdorf to Chamonix.

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

Book your Oberstdorf to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Oberstdorf to Chamonix bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5779+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Oberstdorf to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Oberstdorf 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, bus via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix507 / ...
11h 13m
€109–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Memmingen central bus station163
2. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Geneva106
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix507 / ...
12h 52m
€45–94
Drive 425.7 km
1. Drive from Oberstdorf to Chamonix425.7 km
5h 53m
€65–94
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 51m
€139–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lausanne Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix479
13h 16m
€57–95
Train
1. Take the train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
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
16h 27m
€166–440
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MUC - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
10h 7m
€134–313

Oberstdorf to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oberstdorf to Chamonix.

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Distance: 584.3 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Chamonix via Memmingen central bus station and Geneva in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oberstdorf to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 16h 27m.

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