There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to La Praz by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus 144
2h 47mCHF 122–158Drive 135.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to La Prazcar 135.4 km
1h 49mCHF 26–38Train
- 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 Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Croy-Romainmôtiertrain R3 / ...
3h 51mCHF 83–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Praz is to drive which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Praz is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Praz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lausanne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to La Praz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Croy-Romainmôtier via Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Chamonix and La Praz is 172 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to La Praz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Chamonix to La Praz, including transfers.
Chamonix to La Praz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to La Praz 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 La Praz is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Praz, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Praz via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, and Croy-Romainmôtier in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Croy-Romainmôtier
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 20–27
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to La Praz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to La Praz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Praz is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Chamonix to La Praz.
There are 460+ hotels available in La Praz.