There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Bus, train via Geneva Airport (GVA)
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Rorschachtrain Ic5
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
11h 12m€168–335Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Memmingen central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus stationbus 163
12h 30m€46–75Drive 424.6 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorfcar 424.6 km
5h 55m€68–98Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain
- Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Immenstadttrain
8h 17m€183–495Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus
- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
12h 30m€52–137Train
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorftrain
13h 42m€192–456Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Oberstdorftrain
8h 43m€173–501Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Oberstdorftrain
11h 3m€126–431Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane TRN - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Oberstdorftrain
11h 3m€145–499
Chamonix to Oberstdorf by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Oberstdorf station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Oberstdorf bus station via Lausanne and Memmingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Oberstdorf via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Basel SBB and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Chamonix and Oberstdorf is 583 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf without a car is to bus and train via Geneva Airport (GVA) which takes 11h 12m and costs €160 - €340.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf, including transfers.
Chamonix to Oberstdorf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Oberstdorf is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €460 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Oberstdorf, Germany?
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Oberstdorf bus station via Lausanne and Memmingen central bus station in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Oberstdorf via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Basel SBB, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Munich International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Rorschach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Oberstdorf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Oberstdorf is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Chamonix to Oberstdorf.
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