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How to get fromChamonix to Lac de Chalainby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Lac de Chalain by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nyon to La Curetrain train R55
    3. Drive from La Cure to Lac de Chalaincar car
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  170 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chamonix to Lac de Chalaincar car 170 km
    2h 16m
    €28–40

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nyon to La Curetrain train R55
    3. Drive from La Cure to Lac de Chalaincar car
    6h 13m

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus bus
    2. Drive from Geneva Airport to Lac de Chalaincar car
    2h 35m
    €34–49

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  • Distance: 184.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lac de Chalain, France?

There is no direct connection from Chamonix to Lac de Chalain. However, you can take the bus to Geneva Airport Bus Stop, walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Nyon, take the train to La Cure, then drive to Lac de Chalain. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lac de Chalain via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Nyon, and La Cure in around 6h 13m.

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