There are 3 ways to get from Locarno 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 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 37m€54–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus 405 / ...
8h 42m€38–60Drive 223.4 km
- Drive from Locarno to Chamonixcar 223.4 km
3h 21m€41–59
Locarno to Chamonix by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Chamonix via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno 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 37m.
The distance between Locarno and Chamonix is 198 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Locarno to Chamonix, including transfers.
Locarno to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Locarno FART to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Chamonix via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Milan in around 8h 42m.
- 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
- €13–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
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 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
- €24–48
- Schedules at
- RegionalAlps
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €24–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €43–48
- 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
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Locarno to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Chamonix is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Locarno to Chamonix.
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