The cheapest and fastest trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel
Cheapest price
$0
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel without transferring at least 3 times.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€120 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 5h28 | 12:56 PM Basel | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 5h33 | 1:01 PM Basel | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 5h28 | 1:56 PM Basel | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 9:28 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 5h28 | 2:56 PM Basel | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 10:28 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 5h04 | 3:32 PM Basel | 3 transfers |
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Compare prices and tickets Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 07:55 |
Last train 16:21 |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel trainsSBB, SNCF trains will get you between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Basel from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- La Calèche
- Le Panier des 4 Saisons
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Le Morgane
- Hotel Mont-Blanc
- Alpina Eclectic Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- The car park is open and available at the entrance to Chamonix.
- The Aiguille du Midi is a cable car station with access to the summit terrace at 3842m, offering views of Mont Blanc.
- Bus: Local bus services available to Chamonix
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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