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How to get fromCol de la Balme to Chamonixby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Col de la Balme to Chamonix by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 12m
    €66–105

  2. Drive 166.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Col de la Balme to Chamonixcar car 166.4 km
    2h 24m
    €26–37

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Col de la Balme to Grenoble Universites Gierestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Annecytrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Forontrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain train Ter
    5h 51m
    €75–126

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  • Distance: 235.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Col de la Balme, France and Chamonix, France?

There is no direct connection from Col de la Balme to Chamonix. However, you can take the taxi to Grenoble Universites Gieres, take the train to Annecy, walk to Annecy - Bus Station, then take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Grenoble Universites Gieres, take the train to Annecy, take the train to La Roche-sur-Foron, take the train to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, walk to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, then take the train to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

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