There are 3 ways to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albertville to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
3h 15m€15–24Drive 81.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Mont-Blanc to Chamonixcar 81.9 km
1h 17m€13–19Train
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
5h 10m€31–65
Mont-Blanc to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Albertville and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Gresy Sur Isere and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Mont-Blanc and Chamonix is 87 km. The road distance is 81.9 km.
The best way to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix, including transfers.
Mont-Blanc to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Albertville station.
Mont-Blanc to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
The best way to get from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Mont-Blanc, France and Chamonix, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Albertville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gresy Sur Isere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Albertville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Mont-Blanc to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Mont-Blanc to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mont-Blanc to Chamonix is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Mont-Blanc to Chamonix.
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