There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Chamonix by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Martignytrain Ec
10h 15m€124–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 9m€41–69Drive 531.5 km
- Drive from Merano to Chamonixcar 531.5 km
5h 23m€86–124Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1524
9h 25m€171–236Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Martignytrain Ec
11h 1m€120–200
Merano to Chamonix by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Meran and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Merano and Chamonix is 597 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Merano to Chamonix, including transfers.
Merano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Chamonix is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 9m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €95–140
- 2nd Class
- €80–110
Train from Milano Centrale to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Merano to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Merano to Chamonix train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Chamonix is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Merano to Chamonix.
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