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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Chamonix is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Chamonix?

The distance between Winterthur and Chamonix is 341 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Winterthur to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Winterthur to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Winterthur to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Chamonix is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Winterthur to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4385+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Winterthur to Chamonix - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Winterthur to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Visp
best
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Visptrain Ic8
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ir95 / ...
5h 58m
€128–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
8h 16m
€29–67
Drive 310.3 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Chamonixcar 310.3 km
3h 28m
€54–78
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
4h 27m
€124–299
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
6h 28m
€134–340
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
6h 52m
€88–234

Winterthur to Chamonix by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.5 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Chamonix via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Geneva in around 8h 16m.

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