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Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice costing on average $204 (€165).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€96) compared to roughly $102 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.67 (€-13.49). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 5h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 12:15 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 6h27 | 6:42 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Venice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 5:57 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
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Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
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Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
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Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
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Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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