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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Clarens is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Clarens is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Clarens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Clarens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Clarens, centre via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Clarens?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Clarens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Montreux via Vallorcine and Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Clarens?

The distance between Chamonix and Clarens is 77 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Clarens without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Chamonix to Clarens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Clarens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Clarens train from?

Chamonix to Clarens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Clarens?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Clarens is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Chamonix to Clarens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Clarens train arrive?

Chamonix to Clarens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Clarens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Clarens is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Chamonix to Clarens.

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

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Clarens by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Martigny to Montreuxtrain Ec / ...
2h 29m
CHF 37–85
Drive 83.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Clarenscar 83.8 km
1h 15m
CHF 14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524 / ...
3h 25m
CHF 25–47

Chamonix to Clarens by train

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Distance: 76.6 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Montreux via Vallorcine and Martigny in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix to Lausanne 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 12–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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