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How to get fromChamonix to Lake Geneva regionby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Lake Geneva region by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare

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    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Mbx / ...
    3. Take the train from Martigny to Montreuxtrain train Ec / ...
    3h 4m
    CHF 40–89

  2. Drive  79.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chamonix to Lake Geneva regioncar car 79.2 km
    1h 11m
    CHF 14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus bus 144
    3h 55m
    CHF 27–38

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Mbx / ...
    3. Take the train from Martigny to Villeneuve VDtrain train
    3h 19m
    CHF 36–54

  5. Train, line 120 bus

    1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Mbx / ...
    3. Take the bus from Monthey, gare CFF to Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froidebus bus 120
    4h 12m
    CHF 35–52

Chamonix to Lake Geneva region by train and bus

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lake Geneva region, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Vallorcine, Martigny, Montreux, and Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 11–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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