There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz 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 via Geneva
best- Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Chef-lieuY91
4h 30m€33–62Drive 91.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to La Forclaz91.5 km
1h 24m€14–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-BainsTer
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to AnnemasseTer
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Chef-lieuY91
5h 26m€31–71Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Cluses 74Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare RoutièreY92
5h 37m€18–27
Chamonix to La Forclaz by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz is to drive which costs €13 - €21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €13 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Forclaz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Chef-lieu via Gare Routière, Gare Routière and Le Jotty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Chamonix and La Forclaz is 153 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz without a car is to bus via Geneva which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chamonix to La Forclaz, including transfers.
Chamonix to La Forclaz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to La Forclaz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Cluses 74 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Forclaz is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Chamonix to La Forclaz.
There are 5216+ hotels available in La Forclaz.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Forclaz, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Chef-lieu via Geneva Bus Station, Genève, Annemasse, Thonon Les Bains, and Les Arts in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–25
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Les Arts to Chef-lieu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Cluses 74
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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