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How to get fromChamonix to Col de la Forclaz (Mountain)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Col de la Forclaz (Mountain) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    1h 56m
    CHF 5–9

  2. Line 02 bus, bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Place Mont Blanc to Argentiere - La Fisbus bus 02 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Argentiere - La Fis to Barberinebus bus N3
    3. Take the bus from Le Châtelard VS, Frontière to Col-de-la-Forclazbus bus 213
    3h 8m

  3. Drive 26.8 km

    1. Drive from Chamonix to Col de la Forclaz (Mountain)car car 26.8 km
    27 min
    CHF 5–7

  4. Train, line 230 bus

    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Le Châtelard VS, gare to Col-de-la-Forclazbus bus 230
    2h 13m
    CHF 10–15

  5. Train, line 213 bus

    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Col-de-la-Forclazbus bus 213
    3h 22m
    CHF 26–35

Chamonix to Col de la Forclaz (Mountain) by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Col de la Forclaz (Mountain).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Col de la Forclaz (Mountain), Switzerland?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine hourly. Tickets cost CHF 2–5 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Place Mont Blanc to Col-de-la-Forclaz via Argentiere - La Fis, Barberine, and Le Châtelard VS, Frontière in around 3h 8m.

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