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 Siontrain Ec
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Re / ...
5h 12m€65–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
5h 40m€33–45Drive 210 km
- Drive from Stresa to Chamonixcar 210 km
2h 54m€33–48Train via Brig
- 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 57m€54–142
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 €30 - €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 Sion, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 12m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 12m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €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, Sion, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 12m. 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 Eurocity
Train from Stresa to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- 2nd Class
- €15–20
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- BLS AG
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegionalAlps
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–47
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €24–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €42–47
- 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
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.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
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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