There are 4 ways to get from Douvaine to Chamonix by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
3h 51m€15–27Bus via Genève
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
4h 4m€10–51Bus
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
3h 54m€16–24Drive 86.7 km
- Drive from Douvaine to Chamonixcar 86.7 km
58 min€14–20
Douvaine to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Douvaine to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Altéa P+R and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Douvaine to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Annemasse and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Douvaine and Chamonix is 101 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.
The best way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €15 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Douvaine to Chamonix, including transfers.
Douvaine to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annemasse station.
Douvaine to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €15 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Douvaine, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Mairie to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Altéa P+R, Gare, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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 Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Swiss Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Douvaine to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Douvaine to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Douvaine to Chamonix is 87 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Douvaine to Chamonix.
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