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

The cheapest way to get from Villabassa to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villabassa to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Villabassa and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Villabassa to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Villabassa and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Bruneck and Malpensa Airport - Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Villabassa and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Villabassa to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Fortezza/Franzensfeste, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Villabassa to Chamonix?

The distance between Villabassa and Chamonix is 668 km. The road distance is 601.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Villabassa to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Villabassa to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villabassa to Chamonix bus from?

Villabassa to Chamonix bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Bruneck station.

Where do I catch the Villabassa to Chamonix train from?

Villabassa to Chamonix train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags station.

Train or bus from Villabassa to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Villabassa to Chamonix is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €240 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Villabassa to Chamonix bus arrive?

Villabassa to Chamonix bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Where does the Villabassa to Chamonix train arrive?

Villabassa to Chamonix train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Villabassa to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Villabassa to Chamonix is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Villabassa to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5619+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Villabassa to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Villabassa to Chamonix by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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 Bruneck to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus N1524
11h 27m
€118–184
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
3. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bresciatrain
4. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
13h 30m
€61–92
Train
1. Take the train from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfeste to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Martignytrain Ec
13h 23m
€160–233
Drive 601.2 km
1. Drive from Villabassa to Chamonixcar 601.2 km
6h 13m
€92–133
Train via Rio di Pusteria
1. Take the train from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Martignytrain Ec
13h 37m
€148–217

Villabassa to Chamonix by train

5Weekly Trains

13h 23mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Villabassa to Chamonix.

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 11h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Villabassa to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Bruneck and Malpensa Airport - Milan in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Fortezza/Franzensfeste, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 13h 23m.

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