Distance | 127 miles (205 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $10 - $243 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 6 h 51 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $243 (€212) • 3 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Frecciarossa |
Travel 127 miles (205 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train between Zurich and Chamonix. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Zurich to Chamonix.
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Chamonix, France is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Zurich and Chamonix.
The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from France is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:
You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 1/24/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Chamonix closer to your date of departure here.
You can travel to Chamonix from Zurich 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Chamonix from Zurich is by taking a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options to Chamonix:
Taking a bus is usually $232 (€203) less than taking a flight to Chamonix, which costs on average $243 (€212) for the same trip.
Taking a bus is usually $111 (€97) less than taking a train to Chamonix, which costs on average $121 (€106) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Zurich to Chamonix is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chamonix that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 6 h 51 min of travel time.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 12 min.
The distance is approximately 127 miles (205 km) from Zurich to Chamonix.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Chamonix is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Zurich and Chamonix as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Chamonix:
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However, we recommend buying tickets from Zurich to Chamonix online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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