How to travel from Strasbourg to Chamonix, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Chamonix is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Chamonix 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 ChamonixStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere and then to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

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

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Strasbourg and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Chamonix. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Sbb, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Strasbourg and Chamonix. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Strasbourg and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Strasbourg and Chamonix. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Chamonix

Transport options from Strasbourg to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 20m
€275($275)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€210($210)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€30($30)
once a week506km (314 miles)
Bus via Aosta7h 30m
€36($36)
once daily500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€55($55)
on demand410km (255 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