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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Joux is to bus and train which costs €22 - €60 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Joux is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Joux?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Joux. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Joux - Place Des Halles via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and Tarare - Lycee Nd De Bel Air. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Joux?

The distance between Chamonix and Joux is 301 km. The road distance is 272.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Joux without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €78 - €83.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Chamonix to Joux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Joux bus from?

Chamonix to Joux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Joux?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Joux is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €78 - €83. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Chamonix to Joux bus arrive?

Chamonix to Joux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Joux?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Joux is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chamonix to Joux.

Where can I stay near Joux?

There are 511+ hotels available in Joux.

Chamonix to Joux - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Joux by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to TarareTer
6h 21m
€78–82
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to TarareTer
6h 44m
€22–58
Drive 272.5 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Joux272.5 km
2h 54m
€42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare RoutiereAutocar
2. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to TarareAutocar
7h 27m
€43–59

Chamonix to Joux by bus and train

5Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Joux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Joux via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Tarare in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Joux - Place Des Halles via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere, Tarare, and Tarare - Lycee Nd De Bel Air in around 7h 27m.

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