How to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $183.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

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$65

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$260

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$445

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6h 23m

Average total duration

5h 53m

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.2kg

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from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

How to get from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740 · 1716
    5:30 AM8h45
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    2:15 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM12h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:45 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717
    9:02 AM3h56
    Zurich HB
    12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1911One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 · R MBX 18948 | 18948
    8:02 AM3h56
    Zurich HB
    11:58 AMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1911One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715
    8:02 AM3h56
    Zurich HB
    11:58 AMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1911One-way
    4 transfers
  • SBBS 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726
    8:46 AM4h12
    Zurich Altstetten
    12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1911One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM12h45
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:20 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Travel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $121 (€96).

A bus is $143 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $183 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 38m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is approximately 127 miles (205 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.
  • Travel with Swiss to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Geneva International Airport, Annecy, Paris, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and these popular destinations at a great price.
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