There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
5h 41mCHF 109–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
6h 18mCHF 22–66Drive 290.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Zurichcar 290.4 km
3h 18mCHF 49–71Train via Visp
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain R91
- Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
5h 54mCHF 112–180
Chamonix to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Chamonix and Switzerland is 321 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chamonix to Switzerland, including transfers.
Chamonix to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zürich Stadelhofen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, and Zürich HB in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Zürich Stadelhofen via Geneva, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h 18m.
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 Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Visp to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Switzerland is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Switzerland.
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