There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Gaillard by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 5 bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Thônex, Vallardbus 5
2h 12m€28–46Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chêne-Bourg77.4 km
1h 11m€4Train via Annemasse
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
2h 45m€14–25Train
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Chene-Bourgtrain Ter
3h 5m€14–26Drive 75.9 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Gaillardcar 75.9 km
47 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chamonix to Gaillardtaxi 75.9 km
47 min€190–230
Chamonix to Gaillard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Gaillard is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Gaillard is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Gaillard. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur and arriving at Thônex, Vallard via Genève-Aéroport, Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Gaillard. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Annemasse via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Chamonix and Gaillard is 101 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Gaillard without a car is to bus and line 5 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Chamonix to Gaillard, including transfers.
Chamonix to Gaillard bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur station.
Chamonix to Gaillard train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Gaillard is to bus and line 5 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Annemasse, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Gaillard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Thônex, Vallard via Geneva Airport and Genève-Aéroport, Terminal in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mairie via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, and Gare in around 2h 45m.
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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Chene-Bourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- info@alpytransfers.com
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chêne-Bourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Gaillard bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, arrive at Geneva Airport station.
Chamonix to Gaillard train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Gaillard is 76 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Chamonix to Gaillard.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Gaillard. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.