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How to get fromVillefontaine to Chamonixby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Villefontaine to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus via Annecy

    best
    1. Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus
    4h 47m
    €30–60

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus 779
    5h 6m
    €26–45

  3. Drive 186.6 km

    1. Drive from Villefontaine to Chamonixcar car 186.6 km
    2h 11m
    €29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus bus Autocar
    5h 39m
    €40–65

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus bus Autocar
    6h 2m
    €38–66

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
    6h 29m
    €47–97

Villefontaine to Chamonix by bus and train

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Villefontaine, France and Chamonix, France?

SNCF Bus operates a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc twice a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Verpilliere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 29m.

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