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How to get fromChamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saôneby bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    4h 34m
    €44–64

  2. Drive 221.2 km

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    1. Drive from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saônecar car 221.2 km
    2h 33m
    €34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    5h 17m
    €39–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 11m
    €48–92

Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Villefranche-sur-Saône, France?

SNCF Bus operates a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere twice a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Villefranche Sur Saone via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 11m.

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