There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Visp
best- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain R91 / ...
6h 37m€64–331Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus 507 / ...
7h 55m€33–82Drive 327.3 km
- Drive from Colmar to Chamonixcar 327.3 km
3h 39m€52–74Train
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
6h 53m€120–306Train, bus
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Aostabus
- Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus
8h 19m€38–71
Colmar to Chamonix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Colmar and Chamonix is 376 km. The road distance is 327.3 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Chamonix without a car is to train via Visp which takes 6h 37m and costs €60 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Colmar to Chamonix, including transfers.
Colmar to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Chamonix is to train via Visp which takes 6h 37m and costs €60 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Chamonix via Geneva in around 7h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Colmar to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Chamonix is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Colmar to Chamonix.
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