There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Annonay by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annonay Gare Routebus Autocar
6h 10m€47–72Drive 246.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Annonaycar 246.5 km
3h 23m€40–57Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Peage De Roussillontrain Ter
7h 28m€53–104Bus, train via Lyon
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annonay Gare Routebus
6h 53m€44–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Micheletbus E03
8h 9m€65–95
Chamonix to Annonay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Annonay is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Annonay is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Annonay. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Annonay Gare Route via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Annonay. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Le Peage De Roussillon via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Chamonix and Annonay is 313 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Annonay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Chamonix to Annonay, including transfers.
Chamonix to Annonay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Annonay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Annonay is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Annonay, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annonay Gare Route via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annonay Boutique Sncf via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Le Peage De Roussillon, and Le Peage De Roussillon in around 7h 28m.
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Peage De Roussillon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annonay Gare Route
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annonay Gare Route
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Annonay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Chamonix to Annonay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Annonay is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chamonix to Annonay.
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