How to travel from Chamonix to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Chamonix and Strasbourg is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Visp then Basel Sbb and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aosta and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Chamonix and Strasbourg is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Chamonix and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Strasbourg is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp and Basel Sbb. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps, Trenitalia EuroCity and DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano run train services between Chamonix and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aosta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus, Swiss Tours, Blablabus, Transalis and RegioJet run regular bus services between Chamonix and Strasbourg. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

How do I get from Chamonix to Strasbourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Strasbourg

Transport options from Chamonix to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 20m
€275($275)
every 20 mins606km (376 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€265($265)
every 2 hours442km (275 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€36($36)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Bus via Geneva8hrs
€27($27)
once a week514km (319 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€55($55)
on demand410km (255 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg