There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes by bus, train, train (TGV), 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, train via Annecy
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourgoin Jallieutrain Ter
5h 46m€37–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place du Châteaubus T51
6h 29m€28–45Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
6h 7m€74–113Drive 175.7 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpescar 175.7 km
2h 22m€33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus 779
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Le Grand Lempstrain Ter
5h 54m€37–58Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Le Grand Lempstrain Ter
6h 59m€52–77
Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Les Vesves via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere and Mairie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at La Tour Du Pin via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Chamonix and Rhône-Alpes is 228 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes without a car is to bus and train via Annecy which takes 5h 46m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes, including transfers.
Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes 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 Rhône-Alpes is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Rhône-Alpes via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and La Tour Du Pin in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Les Vesves via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere, Place du Château, and Mairie in around 6h 29m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourgoin Jallieu
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pin
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Le Grand Lemps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Le Grand Lemps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- cars Région Isère
Bus from Gare Routiere to Place du Château
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- cars Région Isère
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Chamonix to Rhône-Alpes.
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