Chamonix to Montreux: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.1 miles 56.5 km · straight line
45.7 miles estimated 73.5 km · driving distance
55min estimated drive time
€8 - €10 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Chamonix from Montreux?

The distance from Chamonix to Montreux is 35.1 miles (56.5 km) as the crow flies. Montreux is located N of Chamonix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 45.7 miles, taking about 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Chamonix is in France, while Montreux is in Switzerland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chamonix and Montreux. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chamonix to Montreux

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 55min €8 - €10 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Chamonix
45.92°N, 6.87°E
Europe/Paris
1035m elevation
Montreux
46.43°N, 6.91°E
Europe/Zurich
390m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 709.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients