How to travel from Belfort to Chamonix, France

The distance between Belfort and Chamonix is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Belfort to Chamonix by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixBelfort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Visp and then to Martigny.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dijon then take the bus to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Chamonix by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Belfort and Chamonix is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Belfort and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Chamonix. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Belfort and Chamonix. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfort and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Visp and then to Martigny. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Belfort and Chamonix. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Belfort to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Chamonix

Transport options from Belfort to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€180($180)
hourly382km (237 miles)
Train via Biel/Bienne5h 30m
€130($130)
every 3 hours309km (192 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 20m
€68($68)
once daily509km (316 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€62($62)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix