There are 3 ways to get from Solothurn to Chamonix by train, 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 Solothurn to Lausannetrain Ic5
- Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Re / ...
4h 38m€97–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bern to Genevabus 3909
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
7h 20m€18–65Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from Solothurn to Chamonixcar 205.4 km
2h 29m€37–54
Solothurn to Chamonix by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Chamonix is to bus which costs €18 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Chamonix via Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Solothurn and Chamonix is 230 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Solothurn to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Solothurn to Chamonix, including transfers.
Solothurn to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.
Solothurn to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.
The best way to get from Solothurn to Chamonix is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Solothurn to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solothurn, Baseltor to Chamonix via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Geneva in around 7h 20m.
Train from Solothurn to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bern to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Bern to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Swiss Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Solothurn to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Solothurn to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Chamonix is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Solothurn to Chamonix.
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