There are 4 ways to get from Lake Maggiore 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 Stresa to Brigtrain Ec
- Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain R91 / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Re / ...
5h 18m€74–194Drive 210 km
cheapest- Drive from Stresa to Chamonixcar 210 km
2h 54m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
5h 40m€35–48Train via Locarno FART
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Brigtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain R91 / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
5h 51m€54–147
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Chamonix via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Chamonix is 190 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Chamonix via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 and Milan in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- 2nd Class
- €15–20
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €27–31
- 1st Class Ticket
- €45–55
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–48
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €24–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €42–48
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix.
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