There are 4 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix by ferry, train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 10 ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry 10 / ...
- Take the train from Stresa to Siontrain Ec
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
5h 59m€67–173Drive 210.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Stresa to Chamonixcar 210.2 km
2h 55m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Sesto Calende to Rho Fiera Milanobus Re4 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
6h 54mTrain
- 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 Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
6h 38m€55–102
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix by ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Laveno Mombello Lago and arriving at Chamonix via Sesto Calende and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Chamonix is 192 km. The road distance is 210.2 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix without a car is to line 10 ferry and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Sesto Calende 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 bus which takes 6h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Laveno Mombello Lago to Chamonix via Sesto Calende, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, and Milan in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno FART to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Stresa to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 4 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
- 5 times a week
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- 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
- 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
- €12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- 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
- €8–11
- 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
- €24–49
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €24–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €43–49
- 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 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Sesto Calende to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carciano
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano 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 55m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix.
There are 5988+ hotels available in Chamonix.