There are 3 ways to get from Riddes to Chamonix by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
2h 48m€30–46Line 311 bus, line 213 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riddes, gare to Martigny, garebus 311
- Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Le Châtelard VS, Frontièrebus 213
4h 34m€4–7Drive 56.3 km
- Drive from Riddes to Chamonixcar 56.3 km
53 min€10–15
Riddes to Chamonix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riddes to Chamonix is to line 311 bus and line 213 bus which costs €4 - €8 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Riddes to Chamonix is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €9 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Riddes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Riddes, gare and arriving at Place Mont Blanc via Martigny, gare, Barberine and Argentiere - La Fis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Riddes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Riddes and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Riddes and Chamonix is 48 km. The road distance is 56.3 km.
The best way to get from Riddes to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Riddes to Chamonix, including transfers.
Riddes to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Riddes, gare station.
Riddes to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Riddes to Chamonix is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 311 bus and line 213 bus, which costs €4 - €8 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Riddes, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Riddes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riddes, gare to Place Mont Blanc via Martigny, gare, Le Châtelard VS, Frontière, Barberine, and Argentiere - La Fis in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Riddes, gare to Martigny, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Martigny, gare to Le Châtelard VS, Frontière
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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More Questions & Answers
Riddes to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Martigny, gare station.
Riddes to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riddes to Chamonix is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Riddes to Chamonix.
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