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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Chamonix?

The distance between Switzerland and Chamonix is 321 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Switzerland to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Chamonix train from?

Switzerland to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Switzerland to Chamonix train arrive?

Switzerland to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Chamonix is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Switzerland to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5735+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
6h 24m
€91–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genevabus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S500 / ...
8h 8m
€35–61
Drive 290.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Chamonixcar 290.3 km
3h 18m
€50–72
Train via Visp
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
6h 34m
€97–180

Switzerland to Chamonix by train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Geneva in around 8h 8m.

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