What is the cheapest way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

The cheapest way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

The fastest way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Les Houches and Les Contamines?

No, there is no direct bus from Les Houches to Les Contamines. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at La Mairie via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and Z.I. Tram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Les Houches and Les Contamines?

No, there is no direct train from Les Houches to Les Contamines. However, there are services departing from Les Houches and arriving at Meyzieu - Zone industrielle via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

The distance between Les Houches and Les Contamines is 251 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.

How do I travel from Les Houches to Les Contamines without a car?

The best way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €35 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Les Houches to Les Contamines bus from?

Les Houches to Les Contamines bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Les Houches to Les Contamines train from?

Les Houches to Les Contamines train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

The best way to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Les Houches to Les Contamines bus arrive?

Les Houches to Les Contamines bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.

Where does the Les Houches to Les Contamines train arrive?

Les Houches to Les Contamines train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Les Houches to Les Contamines?

Yes, the driving distance between Les Houches to Les Contamines is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Les Houches to Les Contamines.

Where can I stay near Les Contamines?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Les Contamines.

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There are 3 ways to get from Les Houches to Les Contamines by bus, train (TGV), or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 58m
€39–57
Drive 203.5 km
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1. Drive from Les Houches to Les Contaminescar 203.5 km
2h 6m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 54m
€60–106

Les Houches to Les Contamines by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 250.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Les Houches, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Les Contamines, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Les Houches to A.F.T. via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Meyzieu - Zone industrielle, and Z.I. Tram in around 6h 54m.

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