There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Wädenswiltrain S2 / ...
- Take the train from Wädenswil to Einsiedelntrain S13
6h 50mCHF 118–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
7h 37mCHF 38–68Drive 273.8 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Einsiedelncar 273.8 km
3h 55mCHF 46–67Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4h 36mCHF 132–348Train via Lucerne
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Luzerntrain Ic
- Take the train from Luzern to Biberbruggtrain Vae
8h 1mCHF 127–214Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
7h 11mCHF 96–227
Chamonix to Einsiedeln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Einsiedeln station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Einsiedeln. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Einsiedeln via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Zürich HB and Wädenswil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chamonix and Einsiedeln is 359 km. The road distance is 273.8 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln, including transfers.
Chamonix to Einsiedeln bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Einsiedeln is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Einsiedeln, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Einsiedeln via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Zürich HB, and Wädenswil in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Einsiedeln via Lausanne, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, and Wädenswil in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Einsiedeln bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Einsiedeln is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Chamonix to Einsiedeln.
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