There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Payerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Payernetrain R9 / ...
4h 18mCHF 61–119Drive 134.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Payernecar 134.7 km
1h 52mCHF 24–35Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausannebus 144
- Take the bus from Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome to Lausanne, garebus 1
- Take the bus from Lausanne, gare to Yverdon-les-Bains, garebus Ev1
- Take the bus from Yverdon-les-Bains, gare to Payerne, garebus Ev1 / ...
6h 17m
Chamonix to Payerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Payerne is to drive which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Payerne is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Payerne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Payerne, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare and Yverdon-les-Bains, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Payerne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Payerne via Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chamonix and Payerne is 159 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Payerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chamonix to Payerne, including transfers.
Chamonix to Payerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Payerne train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Payerne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Payerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Payerne via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Lausanne in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Payerne, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Yverdon-les-Bains, gare in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Payerne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 20–27
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome to Lausanne, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Schedules at
- TL Transport publics de la Région Lausannoise
Bus from Lausanne, gare to Yverdon-les-Bains, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Bus from Yverdon-les-Bains, gare to Payerne, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Payerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Chamonix to Payerne train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Payerne is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Chamonix to Payerne.
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