What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

The distance between Chamonix and Ars-sur-Formans is 285 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €35 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €85 and takes 6h 11m.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans.

Where can I stay near Ars-sur-Formans?

There are 986+ hotels available in Ars-sur-Formans.

Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans 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
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57m
€38–74
Drive 212.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Ars-sur-Formans212.9 km
2h 21m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
6h 11m
€78–83
Bus via St Germain Au Mont D'or
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare RoutiereAutocar
5h 1m
€75–100

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 285.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Ars-sur-Formans, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €44 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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