What is the cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Glacier Express and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Glacier Express to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from St. Moritz, Bahnhof and arriving at Chamonix via Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Glacier Express and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Glacier Express to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Preda and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chur, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

The distance between Glacier Express and Chamonix is 501 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.

How do I travel from Glacier Express to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glacier Express to Chamonix bus from?

Glacier Express to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from St. Moritz, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Glacier Express to Chamonix train from?

Glacier Express to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Preda station.

Train or bus from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Glacier Express to Chamonix bus arrive?

Glacier Express to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Cassarate, Monte Brè station.

Where does the Glacier Express to Chamonix train arrive?

Glacier Express to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Chur station.

Can I drive from Glacier Express to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Glacier Express to Chamonix is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Glacier Express to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5991+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Glacier Express to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Glacier Express to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Preda to Churtrain
2. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
9h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
12h 20m
€37–57
Drive 329.7 km
1. Drive from Glacier Express to Chamonixcar 329.7 km
4h 50m
€59–85
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preda to Churtrain
2. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Bergün/Bravuogn to Brigtrain 901
2. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir95 / ...
11h 25m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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Distance: 501.4 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Glacier Express, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?

You can take a vehicle from Glacier Express to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Preda, Chur, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glacier Express to Chamonix via Preda, St. Moritz, St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Cassarate, Monte Brè, Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, and Milan in around 12h 20m.

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