There are 6 ways to get from Orcières 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, bus via Annecy
best- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 36m€55–108Bus via Chambéry
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Alsace-Lorrainebus T91
- Take the bus from Victor Hugo to Gare Routierebus T83
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
9h 51m€36–50Bus
- Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus P24
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40mDrive 250.1 km
- Drive from Orcières to Chamonixcar 250.1 km
3h 33m€40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
8h 45m€56–96Train
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
10h 9m€66–128
Orcières to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orcières to Chamonix is to bus via Chambéry which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Orcières to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Orcières to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Orcières Village Mairie and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Gap and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Orcières to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Gap and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Orcières and Chamonix is 381 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.
The best way to get from Orcières to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Annecy which takes 8h 36m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Orcières to Chamonix, including transfers.
Orcières to Chamonix bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Gap station.
Orcières to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gap station.
The best way to get from Orcières to Chamonix is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Orcières, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Orcières Village Mairie to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Champsaur, Gap, Grenoble Europole, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Combettes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Champsaur, Gap, Grenoble, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 9m.
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 Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Orcières to Chamonix bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Grenoble Europole station.
Orcières to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grenoble station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orcières to Chamonix is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Orcières to Chamonix.
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