There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Visptrain Ice
- Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ir95 / ...
8h 2m€123–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rust to Basel SBBbus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Aostabus
- Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus
9h 20m€38–61Drive 355 km
- Drive from Rust to Chamonixcar 355 km
3h 49m€57–82Train via Basel
- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bftrain Re7
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Visptrain Ice
- Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain R91 / ...
8h 26m€106–220
Rust to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rust to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rust to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Chamonix via Basel SBB and Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rust to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Ringsheim/Europa-Park and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Rust and Chamonix is 399 km. The road distance is 355 km.
The best way to get from Rust to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Rust to Chamonix, including transfers.
Rust to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.
Rust to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.
The best way to get from Rust to Chamonix is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Rust to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Chamonix via Basel SBB and Aosta in around 9h 20m.
Train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- RegionalAlps
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–43
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €21–25
- 1st Class Ticket
- €38–43
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–43
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €21–25
- 1st Class Ticket
- €38–43
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €11–16
- 2nd Class
- €13–18
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €11–16
- 2nd Class
- €13–18
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rust to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aosta to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rust to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Rust to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Chamonix is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Rust to Chamonix.
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