There are 5 ways to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix by train, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
6h 16m€25–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oulx to Chambérybus N729
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
6h 25m€22–33Train
- Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- 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
7h 48m€44–86Drive 199 km
- Drive from Montgenèvre to Chamonixcar 199 km
2h 36m€38–54Train, bus via Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
7h 16m€42–77
Montgenèvre to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Montgenèvre to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Montgenèvre - Gare Routière and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Oulx and Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Montgenèvre to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. 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 7h 48m.
The distance between Montgenèvre and Chamonix is 264 km. The road distance is 199 km.
The best way to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix, including transfers.
Montgenèvre to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oulx station.
Montgenèvre to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. station.
The best way to get from Montgenèvre to Chamonix is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Montgenèvre, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Montgenèvre - Gare Routière to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Italie - Oulx Gare TGV, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montgenèvre - Gare Routière to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Oulx and Chambéry in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulx to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Montgenèvre to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Montgenèvre to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montgenèvre to Chamonix is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Montgenèvre to Chamonix.
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