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

The cheapest way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Varese and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Varese and Chamonix?

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, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Varese to Chamonix?

The distance between Varese and Chamonix is 238 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Varese to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €13 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Varese to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varese to Chamonix bus from?

Varese to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Where do I catch the Varese to Chamonix train from?

Varese to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.

Train or bus from Varese to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Varese to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €13 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Varese to Chamonix bus arrive?

Varese to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix station.

Where does the Varese to Chamonix train arrive?

Varese to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.

Can I drive from Varese to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Chamonix is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Varese to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6042+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

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
1. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
5h 14m
€13–24
Train
1. Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Martignytrain Ec
4. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
5. Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
7h 5m
€72–190
Drive 224.1 km
1. Drive from Varese to Chamonixcar 224.1 km
3h 7m
€36–51

Varese to Chamonix by bus

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Distance: 238.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Chamonix, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Chamonix twice daily. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gallarate, Domodossola, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 5m.

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