There are 3 ways to get from Varese to Chamonix by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus N1524
5h 15m€20–51Train
- Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain S9 / ...
- Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Re
6h 57m€69–161Drive 224.1 km
- Drive from Varese to Chamonixcar 224.1 km
3h 7m€35–50
Varese to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to bus which costs €20 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Varese, Stazione and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Malpensa Airport - Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gallarate, Domodossola, Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Varese and Chamonix is 238 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €20 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Varese to Chamonix, including transfers.
Varese to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Malpensa Airport - Milan station.
Varese to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €20 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Chamonix, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 6 times a week. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gallarate, Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Gallarate to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–48
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €24–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €43–48
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- 2nd Class
- €15–20
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Varese to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Chamonix is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Varese to Chamonix.
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