There are 3 ways to get from Interlaken to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Spiez to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain R91 / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 42m€43–122Drive 174.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Interlaken to Chamonixcar 174.1 km
2h 51m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform Rbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 144
8h 27m€56–80
Interlaken to Chamonix by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Zurich Airport bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Spiez, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Interlaken and Chamonix is 174 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Interlaken to Chamonix, including transfers.
Interlaken to Chamonix bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.
Interlaken to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Spiez station.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Chamonix is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Interlaken West to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Spiez, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Zurich Airport bus station in around 8h 27m.
Train from Spiez to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Spiez to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegionalAlps
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–43
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €21–25
- 1st Class Ticket
- €38–43
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Visp to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €11–16
- 2nd Class
- €13–18
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
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 Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–31
- Website
- Shuttler
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Interlaken to Chamonix bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R.
Interlaken to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Chamonix is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Interlaken to Chamonix.
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