The average bus between Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Villard-de-Lans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Villard-de-Lans at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Annecy - Bus Station and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Villard-de-Lans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Villard-de-Lans. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Villard-de-Lans station via Annecy - Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Chamonix to Villard-de-Lans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Villard-de-Lans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gare Routiere station.
The distance between Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans is 140.1 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Gare Routiere via Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere in around 4h 53m.