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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Chamonix is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Thun to Chamonix?

The distance between Thun and Chamonix is 168 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Thun to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Thun to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Thun to Chamonix is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Thun to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Chamonix is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Thun to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Thun to Chamonix - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Thun 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
1. Take the train from Thun to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
4. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 7m
€46–118
Drive 161.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thun to Chamonixcar 161.3 km
2h 41m
€28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
6h 41m
€38–79

Thun to Chamonix by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Thun, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Thun to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Chamonix via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Geneva in around 6h 41m.

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