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 11m.

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 11m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

The distance between Chamonix and Les Contamines is 242 km. The road distance is 210.6 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 53m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 53m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €68 - €71 and takes 6h 41m.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Les Contamines is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines.

Where can I stay near Les Contamines?

There are 1488+ 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 - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 53m
€34–52
Drive 210.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Les Contamines210.6 km
2h 11m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
6h 41m
€68–70

Chamonix to Les Contamines by bus, foot, and train

28Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.6 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. 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 €44 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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