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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Châtillon is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Châtillon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Châtillon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Châtillon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at République - Liberté via Massy - Palaiseau RER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Châtillon?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Châtillon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Châtillon-Montrouge via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Châtillon?

The distance between Chamonix and Châtillon is 595 km. The road distance is 570.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Châtillon without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €40 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Chamonix to Châtillon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Châtillon bus from?

Chamonix to Châtillon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Châtillon train from?

Chamonix to Châtillon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Châtillon?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Châtillon is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Chamonix to Châtillon bus arrive?

Chamonix to Châtillon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where does the Chamonix to Châtillon train arrive?

Chamonix to Châtillon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Châtillon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Châtillon is 571 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Chamonix to Châtillon.

Where can I stay near Châtillon?

There are 6664+ hotels available in Châtillon.

Chamonix to Châtillon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Chamonix to Châtillon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
6h 3m
€43–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 31m
€45–62
Drive 570.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Châtillon570.6 km
6h 21m
€89–128
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
6h 33m
€103–290
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to BellegardeTer
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
7h 51m
€69–218
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Massy TgvTgv
9h 15m
€97–169
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Paris - Orly AirportSki72
11h 25m
€54–75
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
5h 56m
€99–279
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
5h 20m
€66–253
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
8h 33m
€65–201
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
8h 7m
€71–225
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)TRN - CDG
8h 46m
€116–309

Chamonix to Châtillon by bus, foot, train, and subway

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6h 3mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Châtillon, Île-de-France, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus twice a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Châtillon-Montrouge via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, and Saint-Lazare in around 7h 51m.

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