There are 4 ways to get from Montmélian to Chamonix by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
2h 35m€19–28Drive 98.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Montmélian to Chamonixcar 98.5 km
1h 29m€16–22Train
- Take the train from Montmélian 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
4h 37m€27–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Montmélian to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 58m€19–38
Montmélian to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montmélian to Chamonix is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Montmélian to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €15 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montmélian and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Montmélian to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Montmélian and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Montmélian and Chamonix is 111 km. The road distance is 98.5 km.
The best way to get from Montmélian to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €19 - €28.
The bus from Montmelian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Montmélian to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Montmélian station.
Montmélian to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montmélian station.
The best way to get from Montmélian to Chamonix is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Montmélian, France and Chamonix, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc twice a week. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 4h 37m.
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 Montmélian to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- 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
Train from Montmélian to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Montmélian to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Montmélian to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montmélian to Chamonix is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Montmélian to Chamonix.
Book your Montmélian to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.
There are 819+ hotels available in Chamonix.


















