There are 4 ways to get from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc95.4 km
1h 39m€6–9Train
- Take the train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Forontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
3h 9m€19–31Drive 95 km
- Drive from Annecy (Station) to Chamonixcar 95 km
1h 6m€18–26
Annecy (Station) to Chamonix by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy - Bus Station station and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Annecy (Station) and Chamonix is 97 km. The road distance is 95 km.
The best way to get from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €25.
The bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Annecy (Station) to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy (Station) to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Annecy (Station), France and Chamonix, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) hourly. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy (Station) to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix is 1h ahead of Annecy (Station). It is currently 11:22 PM in Annecy (Station) and 12:22 AM in Chamonix.
Annecy (Station) to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche-sur-Foron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy (Station) to Chamonix is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Annecy (Station) to Chamonix.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy (Station) and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.