What is the cheapest way to get from Branges to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Branges to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Branges to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Branges to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Branges and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Branges to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Le Bourg and arriving at Chamonix via Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Branges to Chamonix?

The distance between Branges and Chamonix is 248 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.

How do I travel from Branges to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Branges to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Branges to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Branges to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Branges to Chamonix bus from?

Branges to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chalon-sur-Saône station.

Train or bus from Branges to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Branges to Chamonix is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Branges to Chamonix bus arrive?

Branges to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Branges to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Branges to Chamonix is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Branges to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5908+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Branges to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Branges to Chamonix by train, bus, train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Louhans to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus 507 / ...
7h 8m
€59–147
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyonbus FlixBus N1131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
8h 25m
€22–39
Train
1. Take the train from Louhans to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
8h 4m
€75–170
Drive 240.5 km
1. Drive from Branges to Chamonixcar 240.5 km
2h 27m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station to Annemassebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
9h 55m
€43–62

Branges to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot

24Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.4 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Branges, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Le Bourg to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gare SNCF, Louhans, Bourg En Bresse, Genève, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Bourg to Chamonix via Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon in around 8h 25m.

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