How to travel from Chamonix to Belfort, France

The distance between Chamonix and Belfort is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Belfort 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 BelfortChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Visp then Basel SBB and then to Belfort.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dijon then take the train to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

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

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Belfort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Chamonix and Belfort is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Chamonix and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Belfort is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Belfort. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps, Trenitalia EuroCity and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Belfort. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Chamonix and Belfort. We recommend that you drive to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Visp then Basel SBB and then to Belfort. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Chamonix and Belfort. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Chamonix to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Belfort

Transport options from Chamonix to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€185($185)
every 3 hours382km (237 miles)
Train via Lausanne5h 20m
€160($160)
every 3 hours312km (194 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 20m
€68($68)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€62($62)
on demand343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort