There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Montreux by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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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 Montreuxtrain Ir / ...
2h 29mCHF 37–85Drive 81.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Montreuxcar 81.8 km
1h 13mCHF 14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524 / ...
3h 12mCHF 23–49
Chamonix to Montreux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Montreux is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Montreux is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Montreux. 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.
The distance between Chamonix and Montreux is 77 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Montreux without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Chamonix to Montreux, including transfers.
Chamonix to Montreux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Montreux 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 Montreux is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Montreux, 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 11–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Martigny to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 16–22
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Montreux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to Montreux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Montreux is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Chamonix to Montreux.
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