There are 4 ways to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix by train, 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 Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
3h 32m€38–54Drive 78.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Geneva region to Chamonixcar 78.3 km
1h 11m€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 144
4h 44m€27–85Line 120 bus, train
- Take the bus from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide to Monthey, gare CFFbus 120
- Take the train from Martigny to Vallorcinetrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 21m€38–57
Lake Geneva region to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Aigle and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Lake Geneva region and Chamonix is 73 km. The road distance is 78.3 km.
The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix, including transfers.
Lake Geneva region to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lake Geneva region to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Lake Geneva region, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Noville, Les Saviez to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Aigle, gare, Aigle, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) once daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
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 Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vallorcine to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lausanne to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide to Monthey, gare CFF
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Geneva region to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Lake Geneva region to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Geneva region to Chamonix is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Lake Geneva region to Chamonix.
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