There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Clusesbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y92
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Le Jottybus Y91
3h 55m€27–37Drive 88.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to La Forclazcar 88.4 km
1h 19m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
4h 36m€34–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Forclaz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Le Jotty via Gare Routiere and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to La Forclaz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Thonon Les Bains via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Chamonix and La Forclaz is 93 km. The road distance is 88.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz, including transfers.
Chamonix to La Forclaz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to La Forclaz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Forclaz, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to La Forclaz via Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, and Le Jotty in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Forclaz via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Thonon Les Bains, Les Arts, and Bioge in around 4h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Le Jotty
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to La Forclaz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cluses station.
Chamonix to La Forclaz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Forclaz is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Chamonix to La Forclaz.
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