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 train 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 $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $180.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

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Driving

$254

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$427

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$120

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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6h 21m

Average total duration

5h 51m

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30m

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4h 48m

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1h 48m

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3h 0m

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3h 45m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.2kg

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $194 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $254 (€205).

A bus is $367 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $427 (€346).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

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

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

Bus takes on average 5h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM12h45
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:20 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM12h45
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:20 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX2818
    10:35 PM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    11:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 1 712 | 712 · IR 95 1719 | 1719 · R R85 18952 | 18952
    9:15 AM4h43
    Zürich Oerlikon
    1:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1241One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 · IR 95 1719 | 1719
    10:02 AM3h56
    Zurich HB
    1:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1341One-way
    4 transfers
  • SBBS 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732
    9:46 AM4h12
    Zurich Altstetten
    1:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière
    $1341One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM12h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:45 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2804
    9:15 AM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $4491One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2816
    9:05 PM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4491One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2824
    12:15 PM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    1:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4491One-way
    0 transfers

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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 $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $194 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $254 (€205).

A bus is $367 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $427 (€346).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

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

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

Bus takes on average 5h 51m.

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 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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 Le Châtelard-Frontière.
  • 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 Swiss to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by flight.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.
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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