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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chamonix is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Zurich to Chamonix?

The distance between Zurich and Chamonix is 316 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 5h 26m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Zurich to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chamonix bus from?

Zurich to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Zurich to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 5h 26m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Chamonix bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Chamonix is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Zurich to Chamonix.

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

Book your Zurich to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Chamonix?

Book your Zurich to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4993+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
5h 26m
€120–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
8h 25m
€33–59
Drive 290.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Chamonixcar 290.3 km
3h 18m
€52–74
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 21m
€129–302
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
5h 56m
€125–321
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 46m
€92–226

Zurich to Chamonix by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.2 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chamonix via Milan in around 8h 25m.

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