There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 30m€6–12Train
- 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 Aiguille Miditrain Ter
3h 23m€18–31Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc95.4 km
1h 40m€6–9Drive 92.5 km
- Drive from Annecy to Chamonix (Station)car 92.5 km
1h 1m€15–22
Annecy to Chamonix (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) is to rideshare which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy - Bus Station station and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Chamonix (Station). However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Chamonix Aiguille Midi via La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Annecy and Chamonix (Station) is 97 km. The road distance is 92.5 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €12.
The bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Annecy to Chamonix (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Chamonix (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Chamonix (Station), France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) hourly. Tickets cost €6–11 and the journey takes 1h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Chamonix (Station) via La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, and Chamonix Aiguille Midi in around 3h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix Aiguille Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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 to Chamonix (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix (Station) is 2h behind Annecy. It is currently 7:24 AM in Annecy and 5:24 AM in Chamonix (Station).
Annecy to Chamonix (Station) 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 to Chamonix (Station) is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Annecy to Chamonix (Station).
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Book your Annecy to Chamonix (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 5974+ hotels available in Chamonix (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Chamonix (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.