There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 1mCHF 45–71Drive 183.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Biel/Biennecar 183.3 km
2h 31mCHF 31–45Train
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 22mCHF 72–139
Chamonix to Biel/Bienne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Chamonix and Biel/Bienne is 252 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.
Chamonix to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.
Chamonix to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Biel/Bienne is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Chamonix to Biel/Bienne.
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What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Biel/Bienne via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Lausanne in around 4h 22m.
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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