What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

The distance between Chamonix and Les Contamines is 246 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Les Contamines without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 41m.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Les Contamines is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines.

Where can I stay near Les Contamines?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Les Contamines.

Chamonix to Les Contamines - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines 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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportS766
4h 59m
€34–62
Drive 214.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines214.5 km
2h 17m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
6h 41m
€54–71

Chamonix to Les Contamines by bus, foot, and train

31Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Les Contamines.

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus 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 €30–45 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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