There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Val-Cenis by bus, train, car, or taxi
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
best- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
5h 55m€82–119Drive 140.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Val-Ceniscar 140.2 km
2h 41m€23–33Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertvillebus
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
- Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Val-Cenistaxi
6h 22m€139–178
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Val-Cenis is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €22 - €35.
The distance between Chamonix and Val-Cenis is 265 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Val-Cenis without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Chamonix to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Val-Cenis is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chamonix to Val-Cenis.
There are 8207+ hotels available in Val-Cenis.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Val-Cenis, France?
There is no direct connection from Chamonix to Val-Cenis. However, you can take the bus to Chambery Challes Les Eaux, walk to Chambery Challes Les Eaux, take the train to Modane, then take the taxi to Val-Cenis. Alternatively, you can drive from Chamonix to Val-Cenis in around 2h 41m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Albertville to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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